Mobile App Development
Build real iOS and Android apps using React Native - from your first screen to a published, portfolio-ready mobile application.
What Happens in This Programme
Our Mobile App Development programme is a practical, structured introduction to building mobile applications for iOS and Android. Using React Native - the most widely used cross-platform mobile framework - participants progress from the fundamentals of app structure and UI design through to navigation, data management, API integration, and publishing apps. Every session produces something tangible, and participants finish with real, working apps in their portfolio.
The mobile app economy is one of the fastest-growing areas of the global tech sector, and the demand for React Native developers continues to rise across the UK. This programme gives participants a genuine, practical foundation in cross-platform mobile development - building apps that run on both iOS and Android using a single codebase. From designing screens and managing state to integrating APIs and preparing apps for the app stores, this is a career-focused programme with hands-on outcomes throughout.
Duration
10–14 weeks
Format
Online & In-Person
What You Will Learn
- React Native fundamentals: components, props, state, and the component lifecycle
- Building responsive mobile UI for both iOS and Android using a single codebase
- Navigation and routing: implementing stack, tab, and drawer navigation patterns
- State management: handling data flow, global state, and API integration in mobile apps
- Connecting to backend services: fetching data from REST APIs and handling authentication
- Native device features: accessing camera, GPS, contacts, and push notifications
- Debugging and testing: using simulators, emulators, and device testing workflows
- App store preparation: building, signing, and publishing to Apple App Store and Google Play
- Performance optimisation: reducing load times, managing memory, and improving UX
- Mobile development career pathways: roles, portfolios, and the UK app development job market
Who Is This For?
This programme was built for people who have been overlooked, left behind, or never shown the door in.
- You have an app idea but no idea how to build it. This programme takes you from concept to published app.
- You've seen people making money from apps and want to learn how to build one yourself
- You're from a community where mobile development was never presented as a career for you
- You've done the Frontend or Backend programmes and want to expand into mobile
- You want to build something people can download and use, and you're ready to start.
Programme Benefits
- Confidence to build and deploy real iOS and Android apps from scratch
- Completely free and open to everyone. No prior coding experience or qualifications required.
- A portfolio of working mobile applications demonstrating skills to employers
- Knowledge of the most in-demand cross-platform mobile framework in the UK
- Clear pathway into mobile development, full-stack, or software engineering roles
- Certificate of participation upon completion
Clear Pathway from Beginner to Job-Ready
This programme is structured across three progressive levels. You start at the beginning and build confidence, skills, and knowledge step by step.
Level 1 - Foundation
What you will cover
- Core concepts and terminology for the discipline
- Setting up your learning environment and tools
- Industry context: why this skill matters in the UK job market
- Guided introductory exercises and confidence building
- Understanding career roles and what employers look for
By the end of this level you will:
- Understand core concepts and career context
- Set up your tools and learning environment
- Build foundational confidence in the discipline
Level 2 - Intermediate
What you will cover
- Core technical skills applied to real-world scenarios
- Hands-on labs and guided practical exercises
- Industry-standard tools and workflows
- Collaborative activities and peer learning activities
- Building a portfolio of practical work
By the end of this level you will:
- Apply technical skills to real scenarios
- Build a portfolio of practical work
- Use industry-standard tools independently
Level 3 - Advanced Pathway
What you will cover
- Advanced techniques and real-world application
- Capstone project demonstrating end-to-end capability
- Industry certifications and further training pathways
- Mentorship, networking, and alumni community support
- Interview preparation and job application support
By the end of this level you will:
- Complete a capstone project
- Prepare for certifications or employment
- Progress into specialist roles or further training
Learning Approach
- Hands-on, practical training using real tools and scenarios
- Beginner-friendly delivery with no jargon or prior experience needed
- Guided labs, exercises, and step-by-step walkthroughs
- Supportive learning environment with peer and mentor access
- Online and in-person options to suit different needs and schedules
- Real-world examples drawn from industry and community contexts
Assessment & Certification
- Short quizzes and knowledge checks at the end of each module
- Practical tasks and mini-projects applied to real scenarios
- Guided reflection activities to consolidate learning
- Peer review and collaborative feedback exercises
- Certificate of Completion issued upon successful programme completion
Participants receive a certificate of completion. We are working towards recognised accreditation through industry and awarding bodies.
Progression Pathways
- Direct employment pathways in the UK digital economy
- Industry-recognised certifications in your specialist area
- Freelance and self-employment opportunities
- Progression to advanced technical programmes
- Mentorship, networking, and alumni community support
Expected Impact
What participants typically experience through this programme
Increased digital confidence and self-belief
Improved employability and job-readiness
Access to further education or training pathways
Reduced digital exclusion for people facing real barriers
Practical, real-world skill development from day one
Recognition of achievement through a certificate of completion
What You Gain
Real, measurable outcomes from Mobile App Development. Skills, confidence, and clear pathways forward.
React Native fundamentals
components, props, state, and the component lifecycle
Outcome 2
Building responsive mobile UI for both iOS and Android using a single codebase
Navigation and routing
implementing stack, tab, and drawer navigation patterns
State management
handling data flow, global state, and API integration in mobile apps
Connecting to backend services
fetching data from REST APIs and handling authentication
Native device features
accessing camera, GPS, contacts, and push notifications
Debugging and testing
using simulators, emulators, and device testing workflows
App store preparation
building, signing, and publishing to Apple App Store and Google Play
Performance optimisation
reducing load times, managing memory, and improving UX
Mobile development career pathways
roles, portfolios, and the UK app development job market
Every outcome is tracked and reported, so funders, partners, and participants can see the real difference Mobile App Development makes.
Mobile App Development
Registration for this programme is not currently open. Get advance notice of the next dates below.
Please email info@globalinnovationhub.org.uk if you would like to be the first to know when we have confirmed the next dates for this course.
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