Overview

With over 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide, the iOS platform is a critical feature of any mobile app development project. Businesses need professionals with iOS app development capabilities. This course provides the foundation you need to develop iOS apps, build SwiftUI interfaces, and implement real-world mobile features using Swift 6.2, Xcode 26, and modern Apple frameworks. You’ll design intuitive user interfaces, integrate search and favorites functionality, and apply Apple Intelligence with the Foundation Models framework, enabling you to create, test, and deploy production-ready applications. Further, you’ll set up a complete iOS development environment, including cloud-based Mac options for Windows and Linux users, and gain hands-on experience building a full SwiftUI app from scratch. And through guided labs, interactive learning activities, and role-play scenarios that simulate real development workflows and decision-making, you’ll strengthen your practical, problem-solving skills. Start building your iOS app development skills today and add in-demand capabilities to your resume employers are look for now!

Syllabus

Introduction to iOS Mobile App Development

In this module, you will explore the iOS development ecosystem, learn about Apple’s platforms and tools, and set up your development environment using Xcode 26. You will understand the complete app development lifecycle from ideation through App Store submission. You will create and run a basic SwiftUI project, explore the Xcode interface and Simulator, and practice debugging common build and runtime issues. This module introduces modern Xcode features, including AI-powered coding tools, and provides dedicated guidance for learners who do not have a Mac by covering cloud-based Mac services. You will also gain awareness of Apple Intelligence and the Foundation Models framework as emerging technologies shaping the future of iOS development.

Introduction to Swift Programming

In this module, you will learn Swift 6.2 programming fundamentals and begin building user interfaces with SwiftUI. Starting with variables, data types, and control flow, you will progress through functions, closures, enumerations, and error handling. You will then apply these concepts by building interactive SwiftUI views using modern patterns, including the #Preview macro. Two hands-on labs reinforce learning: one focused on Swift data structures in a Playground and another building a complete Tip Calculator UI.

Final Project and Course Wrap-Up

In this final module, you will apply everything you have learned to build a complete Recipe App in SwiftUI. The project uses NavigationStack, modern modifiers (.foregroundStyle, .tint, .navigationTitle), the #Preview macro, and includes interactive features (search filtering and favorites toggling) that make it portfolio-worthy. You will also review a comprehensive glossary updated with new terms covering modern iOS development, and explore next steps for your iOS development journey.