Apptrepreneur is an accredited App Development course created and hosted by IT Varsity. The course is aimed at preparing you to be an exceptional App Developer, Website Designer or Software Developer through online studies.

The IT Varsity courses have all been developed by seasoned developers who also mentor and guide students. Be mentored by an award-winning app developer with a number of years of experience and awards, such as 2015 Winners of the IBM Youth Innovation Challenge.

The unique, modular, self-directed learning approach allows students to learn any time, anywhere. The online mentors are there to support students all the time. A combination of world-class content and ongoing support and mentorship from the experienced online teachers will ensure a learning journey that is exciting and effective.

QUALIFICATIONS

National Certificate in Information Technology: Systems Development, SAQA ID 48872
NQF level 5
131 credits

SUPPORT

Email Support
Online chat
Forums
Webinars

DURATION

12 – 18 months
Online Learning and Assessments
2 – 3 Study hours per day

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 Pass or RPL
No Specific Subjects
No Coding Experience Required

MODULES

APPTREPRENEUR

MODULE 0 - START CODING WITH HTML

In this module you will write your first lines of code and learn the basics of coding apps and websites. You will be introduced to two coding languages: HTML and CSS.

Apps you will Build:

Image Gallery App

MODULE 1 - CSS (CASCADING STYLE SHEETS)

In this module you will learn to develop your first apps. You will start off with a basic app, and progress towards more complete and amazing apps. You will take your HTML and CSS skills much further.

App you will build:

Superhero App
Online Store App

MODULE 2 - RESPONSIVE LAYOUTS

In this module you will learn how develop apps that respond to the size of a devices screen.

Apps you will build:

Pine City Zoo App
Pine City Mall App

MODULE 3 - PRINCIPLES OF COLOUR AND DESIGN

In this module you will learn how to make use of colors and designs in a way that works together with your app and looks good.

Apps you will build:

Recipe Book
Restaurant Menu App

MODULE 4 - DRAG AND DROP APPS

In this module you will learn how to implement 'drag-and-drop' functionality into your apps and websites. You will do this by developing two fun apps that use drag-and-drop.

Apps you will build:

Funny People
World Map
Puzzle App

MODULE 5 - CSS ANIMATIONS

In this module you will learn how to add basic animations to your websites and apps using nothing more than HMTL and CSS. You will do this by creating an app that provides information about the Solar System.

Apps you will build: