Mobile App Development Courses & Certifications (2026) | Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform & Free Courses

How to Choose a Path

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Mobile development is learned mostly through platform training, courses and portfolio apps, not exam-based certifications. Pick a path: native Android (Kotlin), native iOS (Swift) or cross-platform (Flutter or React Native), and build and publish an app.

01Mobile ComputingMobile computing hub on this site. 02M-Commerce Application Development PlatformsPlatforms for building m-commerce apps. 03JavaScript FrameworksJavaScript frameworks, including those used for React Native. 04CS50x (Harvard)Free introduction to computer science that builds the programming base for any mobile path.

Android

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Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and Android Studio.

05Android Developers: Get startedOfficial starting point for Android development. 06Android training coursesOfficial Android training courses and learning pathways. 07Android Basics with ComposeOfficial beginner course that builds apps with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. 08Jetpack ComposeDocumentation for the modern Android UI toolkit. 09Android codelabsHands-on step-by-step tutorials. 10Android StudioOfficial IDE for Android development. 11Kotlin: getting startedOfficial introduction to the Kotlin language. 12Kotlin tourShort guided tour of Kotlin basics. 13Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate (Coursera)Professional certificate on Android development from Meta. 14Android Kotlin Developer Nanodegree (Udacity)Project-based nanodegree program on Android with Kotlin. 15Android developer roadmapFree roadmap of Android skills to learn.

iOS

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Swift, SwiftUI and Xcode.

16Apple Developer: LearnApple's hub for learning to build apps. 17Develop apps for Apple platformsApple's tutorial series for building a first app. 18SwiftUI tutorialsOfficial SwiftUI tutorials. 19SwiftUI documentationReference for the SwiftUI framework. 20Swift: getting startedOfficial introduction to the Swift language. 21The Swift Programming LanguageOfficial book on the Swift language. 22XcodeApple's IDE for iOS and macOS development. 23Stanford CS193p: Developing Apps for iOSStanford's free iOS development course. 24Hacking with SwiftFree tutorials and books on Swift and SwiftUI. 25100 Days of SwiftUIFree daily course that takes beginners through SwiftUI. 26Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate (Coursera)Professional certificate on iOS development from Meta. 27KodecoTutorials and courses for iOS, Android and Flutter.

Cross-Platform Development

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One codebase for Android and iOS.

28Learn FlutterOfficial learning hub for Flutter. 29Flutter documentationOfficial documentation, including codelabs and cookbook. 30Flutter developer roadmapFree roadmap of Flutter skills. 31React Native: getting startedOfficial introduction to React Native. 32React Native tutorialOfficial tutorial for the first React Native app. 33Expo tutorialOfficial tutorial for building apps with Expo. 34ExpoPlatform and tools for building React Native apps. 35Meta React Native Professional Certificate (Coursera)Professional certificate on React Native from Meta. 36React Native developer roadmapFree roadmap of React Native skills. 37Kotlin MultiplatformJetBrains technology for sharing code between platforms. 38.NET MAUIMicrosoft's framework for cross-platform apps with C#. 39Build apps with .NET MAUI (Microsoft Learn)Free Microsoft Learn path for .NET MAUI.

Backend, Design, Testing & Publishing

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Everything around the app.

40Firebase learning pathwaysGoogle's pathways for backend services such as authentication and databases. 41Firebase documentationOfficial Firebase documentation. 42Material Design 3Google's design system for Android and cross-platform apps. 43Apple Human Interface GuidelinesApple's design guidance for its platforms. 44App Store Review GuidelinesRules for publishing apps on the Apple App Store. 45Distribute on Google PlayGuidance for publishing Android apps. 46AppiumDocumentation for mobile app test automation. 47Software Testing Courses and CertificationsTesting learning guide, including mobile test automation.

More Courses

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Broader catalogues.

48NPTELFree university courses from Indian institutes, including programming and mobile computing. 49Resources for Software EngineersFree courses, roadmaps and interview prep on this site.

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Neighbouring pages on this site.

50DevOps Courses and CertificationsDevOps learning guide. 51Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsCybersecurity learning guide. 52IT CertificationsIT certifications directory. 53Courses and CertificationsHub for all courses and certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I learn Android, iOS or cross-platform first?

Choose by your target users and jobs. Native Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) give the deepest platform access; Flutter and React Native let one codebase reach both platforms.

Are there official certifications for mobile development?

Platform owners mainly publish free training. Exam-based certifications are few, so check Google's, Apple's and Flutter's sites for the current situation. Professional certificates from Meta on Coursera and nanodegrees from Udacity are course-based credentials.

How do I show my skills to employers?

Build and publish apps, keep source code on GitHub, and follow platform design and store guidelines.

Do I need a Mac for iOS development?

Apple's Xcode runs on macOS, so iOS apps are built on a Mac. Check Apple's Xcode page for current requirements.

How current is this page?

Links were checked in October 2026. Mobile platform tooling and course catalogues change quickly, so confirm details on each provider's own page. Platform owners mainly publish free training; exam-based certifications for mobile development are few, so confirm on Google's, Apple's and Flutter's sites whether any is currently offered. Listing is not an endorsement. Sites that block automated checks are kept and may need a manual click.

Mobile App Development Courses and Certifications