iOS Developer

One million computer programming jobs are estimated to be created in the U.S. by 2020 - as well as 700,000 in Europe - thanks to unprecedented growth in the tech sector.

Here at OpenClassrooms, we pinpoint the key skills needed for the most in-demand jobs and develop courses and diplomas to train our students in those areas. That’s why we've developed a one-year bachelor’s-level diploma in development, which you can complete entirely online with the help of a dedicated mentor. 

In this path, you'll study iOS development. iOS developers build mobile applications on Apple's widely-used mobile system. This can include applications on iPhones and iPads.

An iOS developer: 

• Builds mobile applications on the iOS operating system
• Writes clean, well-structured code
• Writes unit and integration tests for their code
• Takes project briefs from clients and builds apps based on those needs
• Builds great looking apps, from games to productivity hacks
• And more!

How much will I earn?

iOS development roles offer appealing compensation. By following this path, you may end up in a job in one of the following salary categories:

United States

• Beginner: $60,000 - $80,000
• More experienced: $80,000 - $120,000+
• Freelance: $80-250 per hour

United Kingdom

• Beginner: £35,000 - £45,000
• More experienced: £45,000 - £60,000
• Freelance: £400 per day

What are my job prospects?

 iOS developers are actively recruited by every kind of company, from startups to big companies. Apple products are widely used in almost every industry, and no company that ventures into web or mobile services would be able to do so fully without building iOS applications.

Find iOS development job offers on Indeed. Other recommended resources to explore include LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter. 

Who is eligible to enroll?

To be eligible to earn this path's diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:

• an associate's degree, or equivalent, in computer science, web development, or software development
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of professional experience in IT, web development, or software development

All other candidates will need to go through a specific admissions process. These candidates must have:

• an associate's degree, or equivalent, in any subject and at least 1 year of professional experience in any field
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent in any subject and 3 years of professional experience in any field
• and a completed placement test consisting of:
  • OpenClassrooms course completion certificates from Build Your First Web Pages With HTML and CSS, Think like a computer: the logic of programming, and Manage Your Code Project With Git & Github
  • a personal programming project, accompanied by a 10-minute recorded video that explains the project itself and the code behind it

• Language: You will need to provide a certificate not older than 2 years to demonstrate a minimum level of English B2.

  Certificates accepted:

  • English Diploma from a secondary institution (private or public) or an accredited higher learning institution
  • Linguaskill minimum score: 160
  • BULATS minimum score: 60
  • TOEIC minimum score: 785
  • IELTS minimum score: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT minimum score: 88
  • Cambridge FCE / CAE / BEC HIGHER / BEC VANTAGE minimum score or grade: B or 160
  • Certificate from a language center demonstrating a minimum level of B2 (including the number of training hours completed and the company signature or stamp)

  Don’t have one of these certificates? Find out where to take an exam.

• Equipment: Candidates must also have access to a computer (PC or Mac), headphones, a microphone, a webcam, and a good internet connection for mentoring sessions (3.2 Mbps upload and 1.8 Mbps for download). In addition, to master the skills on this path, you will need to:
  • Have at least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB is more comfortable) and 100 GB of storage space available on your computer.
  • Have administrator rights to your computer in order to install required programs.

What will I learn?

In this path, you will learn how to:

• Create iPhone/iPad applications using Swift and Xcode
• Make your mobile applications look great
• Architect and implement the UI, animations, and interactions according to a design specification
• Utilize local data storage
• Ensure compliance with Apple submission requirements
• Integrate applications with remote resources
• Perform integration and testing of the apps with existing systems
• Produce functional and technical documentation for each project
• Apply best programming practices to ensure high-performance products
• Analyze a new project and choose a technical solution
• Design technical architecture using UML diagrams

How will I learn at OpenClassrooms?

Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.

Projects
 At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.  

Want to see an example of a project? Read our blog post here.

Mentorship
During your path, you will be assigned a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.