Build Real Apps, Launch Real Careers
Our mobile development program takes beginners through full project cycles—from blank canvas to app store. You'll work through actual client scenarios, debug real problems, and build apps people actually use. Classes start September 2025.
Months comprehensive training
Portfolio projects completed
Industry mentors per cohort
How We Actually Structure Learning
Most people can't learn development in twelve weeks. That's why we've designed a program that mirrors how you'd grow in an actual dev team—building complexity gradually, making mistakes safely, and learning what works through experience.
Foundation Phase (Months 1-4)
You'll start by understanding how mobile apps think. We cover iOS and Android fundamentals, but more importantly—how to solve problems when your code doesn't work. Which happens constantly at first.
- Swift and Kotlin basics with actual debugging practice
- UI design that works on different screen sizes
- Version control and working with other developers
- Your first solo app project (simple, but yours)
Development Phase (Months 5-11)
This is where things get interesting. You'll join small teams to build apps that connect to real databases, handle user accounts, and work offline. Projects get progressively messier—just like they do in real studios.
- API integration and data management
- Team collaboration on shared codebases
- Performance optimization for older devices
- Testing strategies that catch bugs before users do
Specialization Phase (Months 12-15)
Choose your direction based on what actually interests you. Some students dive deep into iOS, others focus on Android, some explore cross-platform frameworks. You'll work on more complex projects that require serious problem-solving.
- Advanced platform features and native capabilities
- App store submission and review processes
- Analytics and understanding user behavior
- Building features users actually want
Portfolio Phase (Months 16-18)
Your final months focus on building a portfolio that shows what you can really do. You'll pitch your own app idea, build it properly, and launch it. We help with the technical stuff and the story you tell about your work.
- Complete app development from concept to launch
- Portfolio presentation and documentation
- Interview preparation with real technical questions
- Networking with Australian development studios
Learning From People Who Actually Build Apps
Our mentors work at studios across Canberra and Sydney. They're not full-time teachers—they're developers who take on mentoring because they remember struggling with the same problems you'll face.
Each cohort works with four active developers who rotate through based on project needs. When you're building payment integration, someone who handles that daily walks you through it. When you're debugging performance issues, you work with someone who's optimized dozens of apps.
This isn't about making development seem easy. It's about showing you how experienced developers approach problems when they don't immediately know the answer. Because that's most of development, honestly.
Code Review Sessions
Weekly reviews where mentors show you what they'd change and why—sometimes the differences are subtle but important
Office Hours Access
Drop-in sessions when you're genuinely stuck—mentors help you find the solution rather than just giving it
Project Guidance
Real feedback on feasibility, scope, and whether your ambitious idea needs scaling back (it usually does)
Industry Context
Understanding which skills matter most right now and which trends are worth paying attention to
Where Students End Up
We can't promise specific job outcomes, but we can show you what recent graduates are doing now. Results vary based on experience, location, and how much work people put in after graduating.
Sienna Valkenburg
Junior iOS Developer, 2024 Graduate
I spent three months applying after graduation before landing my current role. The portfolio projects helped—especially being able to walk through my decision-making process during technical interviews. Still learning every day, but that's the job.
Now at Sydney fintech startup
Development Reality
What To Expect After Graduating
Most graduates take 2-4 months to find their first role. Some start with contract work or freelance projects while searching. Entry-level positions typically require portfolio demonstration and technical interviews—exactly what we prepare you for during the program.
Realistic timeline expectationsSeptember 2025 Cohort Opens Soon
We take 24 students per intake. Applications open in June 2025 for our autumn program starting September.
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