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

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:

  1. 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:

  1. Superhero App
  2. 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:

  1. Pine City Zoo App
  2. 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:

  1. Recipe Book
  2. 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:

  1. Funny People
  2. World Map
  3. 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:

  1. Solar System
MODULE 6 - CSS IMAGING EFFECTS

In this module you will learn how to add hover effects on images using CSS.

Apps you will build:

  1. Travel the World
MODULE 7 - WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH WORDPRESS

In this module you will learn how to develop websites using the popular platform, WordPress.

Websites you will build:

  1. Portfolio Site
  2. eCommerce Site
MODULE 8 - INTRODUCTION TO JAVASCRIPT

In this module you will take your first steps in coding with JavaScript.

Apps you will build:

  1. Calculator App
MODULE 9 - JAVASCRIPT DATES AND TIMES

In this module you will learn how to access and make use of JavaScript's Time functions.

Apps you will build: 

  1. Countdown Timer App
  2. World Clock App
 

 

 
MODULE 10 - FETCHING DATA FROM A SERVER

In this module you will learn how to fetch data from a server and display it in an app

Apps you will build: 

  1. Advanced Recipe Book
MODULE 11 - BOOTSTRAP CSS FRAMEWORK

In this module you will learn how to use the Bootstrap framework for CSS to improve the design of your apps and websites.

Apps you will build: 

  1. Image Gallery Plus
  2. Mini Blog App
MODULE 12 - DATABASE DRIVEN APPS

In this module you will learn how to develop apps that can fetch and add data to a database.

Apps you will build: 

  1. Contact Book App

COURSE FACT SHEET

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