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Mobile Application Development Training Course

Walks through designing, building, testing and deploying mobile apps, comparing native and cross-platform approaches and connecting apps to back-end services.

SEAD · Software Engineering & Application DevelopmentAll Levels#2752ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Course Overview

This course provides practical skills for designing, developing, testing, and deploying mobile applications for modern business and organizational needs. Participants learn how to structure mobile projects, build user-friendly interfaces, manage application data, connect applications to back-end services, and implement essential security and performance practices. The programme covers mobile development fundamentals, user interface design, application architecture, data storage, API integration, authentication, testing, debugging, and deployment. Participants explore modern development approaches for Android and iOS, including cross-platform development concepts, and apply their knowledge through hands-on exercises and a final project that demonstrates the complete mobile application development lifecycle.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain mobile application architectures, development approaches, and platform requirements.
  • Identify the differences between native and cross-platform mobile development.
  • Design intuitive mobile interfaces that support usability and accessibility.
  • Develop application features using an appropriate mobile development framework.
  • Manage application state, navigation, and user interactions.
  • Integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and back-end services.
  • Implement local data storage and manage application data securely.
  • Apply authentication, authorization, and essential mobile application security controls.
  • Test and debug mobile applications across relevant devices and operating system versions.
  • Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and resource usage.
  • Prepare mobile applications for packaging, release, and deployment.
  • Develop a functional mobile application that addresses a defined business requirement.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for software developers, mobile application developers, web developers, IT professionals, systems analysts, application support specialists, and technical teams seeking to build or maintain mobile applications. It is particularly suitable for professionals who want to develop mobile development skills, extend existing software solutions to mobile platforms, or participate in digital product development projects. The programme is also relevant to digital transformation teams, technical project teams, application development units, and technology professionals working in government entities, ministries, banks, financial institutions, oil and gas companies, industrial organizations, and large corporations. Basic programming knowledge is recommended. Familiarity with web technologies, databases, or software development concepts will help participants progress through the practical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain mobile application development lifecycles and architectural principles.
  • Select suitable native or cross-platform development approaches for project requirements.
  • Build mobile interfaces with appropriate navigation and reusable components.
  • Implement application logic, user interactions, and state management.
  • Connect mobile applications to back-end services using APIs.
  • Store and retrieve application data using suitable local storage mechanisms.
  • Implement secure authentication and protect sensitive application information.
  • Apply mobile testing techniques to identify functional, compatibility, and usability issues.
  • Diagnose application errors and improve performance and reliability.
  • Prepare applications for packaging, release, and deployment.
  • Document application architecture, configuration, and maintenance requirements.
  • Deliver a working mobile application that meets defined functional requirements.

Course Outline

Day 1

Mobile Development Fundamentals and Application Design

  • Understanding mobile application development concepts and industry use cases.
  • Reviewing Android and iOS platform characteristics and development requirements.
  • Comparing native, web-based, and cross-platform application development.
  • Understanding mobile application architecture and the separation of interface, logic, and data layers.
  • Setting up the development environment, software development kits, and emulators.
  • Defining application requirements, user journeys, and core functional features.
  • Designing mobile interfaces using layout principles, navigation patterns, and reusable components.
  • Applying usability, accessibility, and responsive design considerations to different screen sizes.
  • Understanding application lifecycle events and device resource constraints.
  • Practical Exercise: Define the requirements and create interface prototypes for a mobile application addressing a business or operational need.
Day 2

Mobile User Interfaces, Application Logic, and Navigation

  • Exploring the structure of a mobile application project and its development framework.
  • Building screens, layouts, reusable components, and interface elements.
  • Implementing navigation between screens and managing application workflows.
  • Handling user input, forms, validation, and interactive controls.
  • Applying application state management to maintain consistent user experiences.
  • Working with lists, collections, and dynamically displayed content.
  • Implementing error messages, loading indicators, and empty-state handling.
  • Applying platform-specific design conventions and accessibility practices.
  • Organizing code for readability, reuse, and maintainability.
  • Practical Exercise: Develop the main screens and navigation flows of a mobile application with forms, validation, and interactive components.
Day 3

Data Management, APIs, and Back-End Integration

  • Understanding mobile data architecture and communication with back-end systems.
  • Integrating RESTful APIs to retrieve and submit application data.
  • Handling asynchronous requests, responses, and network failures.
  • Processing JSON data and mapping responses to application models.
  • Implementing local data storage for preferences, cached information, and application records.
  • Understanding relational and lightweight mobile database options where appropriate.
  • Synchronizing local and remote data and handling connectivity interruptions.
  • Managing API configuration, error handling, and data validation.
  • Understanding offline functionality and data consistency considerations.
  • Practical Exercise: Connect a mobile application to a sample API, display retrieved information, submit user data, and implement basic error handling.
Day 4

Mobile Security, Testing, and Performance Optimization

  • Understanding common mobile application security risks and secure development principles.
  • Implementing authentication and authorization for protected application features.
  • Protecting sensitive information and avoiding insecure storage of credentials.
  • Understanding secure network communication and appropriate handling of API credentials.
  • Reviewing input validation, session management, and access control.
  • Performing functional, integration, usability, and compatibility testing.
  • Testing applications across screen sizes, operating system versions, and device configurations.
  • Using debugging tools, logs, and crash reports to investigate application issues.
  • Improving application responsiveness, memory usage, and network efficiency.
  • Practical Exercise: Test a mobile application, identify functional and security weaknesses, and implement selected corrective and performance improvements.
Day 5

Application Deployment, Maintenance, and Final Project

  • Preparing application builds for testing and release.
  • Understanding Android and iOS packaging and distribution requirements.
  • Configuring application identifiers, permissions, icons, and release settings.
  • Reviewing signing, versioning, and environment configuration requirements.
  • Preparing application documentation, release notes, and user guidance.
  • Understanding deployment options, app store submission processes, and organizational distribution.
  • Establishing monitoring, crash reporting, maintenance, and update procedures.
  • Reviewing post-release feedback and prioritizing application improvements.
  • Applying version control and release management practices.
  • Final Workshop: Design, develop, test, and prepare a functional mobile application, such as an employee service portal, field inspection tool, service request application, or operational reporting solution. Participants present the application architecture, user interface, data integration, security measures, testing results, and deployment plan.

Upcoming Dates

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Doha · 25 – 29 Jan 2027 · Classroom

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ParisScheduled
9 – 13 Nov 2026€6,700—
RiyadhScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€4,800—
RomeScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€7,000€6,300until 2 Nov
ViennaScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€6,400€5,760until 9 Nov
AbujaScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€7,700€6,930until 16 Nov
AmsterdamScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€6,000€5,400until 23 Nov
AccraScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€7,700€6,930until 23 Nov
BakuScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€5,300€4,770until 30 Nov
BarcelonaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
CairoScheduled
4 – 8 Jan 2027€3,800€3,420until 14 Dec
Cape TownScheduled
11 – 15 Jan 2027€7,700€6,930until 21 Dec
CasablancaScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 28 Dec
DammamScheduled
25 – 29 Jan 2027€4,800€4,320until 4 Jan
DohaScheduled
25 – 29 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 4 Jan
DubaiScheduled
7 – 11 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 18 Jan
IstanbulScheduled
8 – 12 Feb 2027€5,300€4,770until 18 Jan
JeddahScheduled
14 – 18 Feb 2027€4,800€4,320until 25 Jan
KigaliScheduled
22 – 26 Feb 2027€7,700€6,930until 1 Feb
Kuala LumpurScheduled
1 – 5 Mar 2027€4,700€4,230until 8 Feb
LisbonScheduled
8 – 12 Mar 2027€6,000€5,400until 15 Feb
MadinahScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€4,800€4,320until 22 Feb
LondonScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€5,800€5,220until 22 Feb
MadridScheduled
22 – 26 Mar 2027€6,000€5,400until 1 Mar
MakkahScheduled
29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027€4,800€4,320until 8 Mar
ManamaScheduled
5 – 9 Apr 2027€5,300€4,770until 15 Mar
MarbellaScheduled
12 – 16 Apr 2027€6,000€5,400until 22 Mar
MarrakeshScheduled
19 – 23 Apr 2027€4,700€4,230until 29 Mar
MilanScheduled
26 – 30 Apr 2027€7,000€6,300until 5 Apr
MuscatScheduled
3 – 7 May 2027€6,300€5,670until 12 Apr
OnlineScheduled
9 – 13 May 2027€2,700€2,430until 19 Apr

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