Course Catalog


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Below are our course offerings for mobile phone development. Please contact us for more information on classes. Courses can be taught on-site at your facility, or we can arrange a classroom location. We can prepare custom courses to meet your individual needs. Pricing below is per person, based on a minimum of 12 students per class. Course pricing for smaller or larger classes can be determined at the time the course is scheduled. All fees require advance payment. Please see our Terms and Condtions for all classes.

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Introduction to Objective-C for the iPhone

A 4 day class for developers who desire an intensive hands-on introduction to Objective-C, Object Design and introduction to Object Oriented programming. This Class introduces you to the iPhone 3.0 SDK, and XCode tools. In lab exercises you will build increasingly complex applications. This class requires an understanding of computer programming, and experience using C or another computer language. Registration Fee $1995.

Introduction to iPhone Development

An introductory 4 day course for developers seeking to rapidly acquire the basic skills and knowledge to develop professional level applications for release through the Apple App store for sale. This class enables a developer to build applications using the iPhone SDK, the iPhone simulator, download test and debug applications on an iPhone and iPod touch device. If you have already started building an iPhone application but feel you need a boost to get you going faster this is also a good fit for you.This class requires some knowledge of Java or C++ or a similar language. In labs you will build a series of iPhone Applications. Registration Fee $1995.

Web Designs for the iPhone

This is an introductory 3 day course for seasoned web developers with little or no experience crafting web sites and applications targeted for the iPhone. The course is an excellent introduction to the fundamental skill sets required to successfully develop new sites or repurpose existing content for the iPhone and take advantage of the native capabilities of Safari in the iPhone OS v3.0. Learn to be a mobile App developer.

A fundamental knowledge of web standards, development principles, scripting and image editing is necessary to realize the full potential of the course. `

The iPhone and Safari offer unique properties and interface challenges, with limitations, extensions and exclusive tools unavailable or contraindicated to "normalized" web design. Veteran designers often find these tools counterintuitive to their approaches, but by the end of this course you'll be prepared to take on continuing education and experiment with your own development. Registration Fee $1695.

Intermediate iPhone Development for Graphics and Animation

A 4 day class for smartphone developers or Mac developers who are seeking to create graphics-intensive iPhone applications. In the class you will learn how to use the iPhone 3.0 2D and 3D graphics frameworks, openGL, and Cocoa Touch to create intensive graphics and animation.Focus will be on the design contraints of the iPhone and techniques for enhancing graphics performance, while minimizing battery usage. In lab exercises you will build increasingly complex applications. This class requires an understanding of computer programming, Java or C++ or similar language, and some knowledge of computer graphics or animation. Registration Fee $1995.

Designing Successful Games for iPhone

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A 2 day class covering the essentials of good game design, and the business of developing and marketing those games. The focus will be on designing a game from the ground up, the core features of all good games, game play, and how to create the desire of game player to return again and again. You will learn what makes a good game, and how to design for player retention.

You will learn to design games that overcome the limitations of a mobile platform, including screen size, controls, and graphics abilities. Hands-on labs will focus on game design and development. This class requires only the desire to design mobile games, and a basic understanding of software development. A background in computer programming or design will be helpful. Registration Fee $1295.

This class is currently under development, so if you have feedback on what should be included, please email us at info(at)edisonlabs.net, or use the "post card" up there to the left. More info will be posted soon.

Marketing iPhone Apps for Developers

A 3 day class for iPhone and Mobile Application developers seeking to rapidly acquire the basic skills and knowledge required to successfully market their applications to customers. This class enables a mobile developer to determine a marketing strategy and build a marketing plan for their applications. If you are currently building an iPhone application but uncertain about market requirements or if you have already developed applications but find they aren't getting traction in the Apps Store, this is a good fit for you. The approach of instruction is very hands on, so you can get your questions answered by the instructor, gain peer feedback and develop your marketing plan in class. This class assumes you have no marketing or business background. Registration Fee $1695.

iPhone Development for the Enterprise

A 5 day introductory class class for developers with limited experience with the Mac, the Objective-C language and the iPhone SDK. This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamental skill sets required to successfully develop applications for the Apple iPhone. It is also suitable to self-taught iPhone developers that feel a better foundation in the underlying language and concepts will make them better developers. Rather than focus on consumer oriented applications this course will offer training on areas more suitable to Enterprise deployment. Requires some software development experience and object oriented language like Ruby, Python, Java, c# or Visual Basic.NET. Registration Fee $2495.

Starting a Successful iPhone Apps Business

A 3 day intensive course on how to start your mobile App business from the ground up. This course introduces you to proven models for rapidly starting new business with a focus on what works, and what to avoid. This class includes discussion on boot-strap start ups, how to raise funds as required, investor needs and how to satisfy them. Using a simple business plan framework, you will design your own App business. You will be introduced to metrics that help you identify success and to rapidly identify areas that need correction. The class will review company legal structures, financial models, marketing research and the means to identify early partners and customers. You will explore the markets for your business, and identify the areas that can be developed into a new iPhone business. Over the course of the class you will build your business plan and leave prepared to start putting it into practice. Class requires a business background or desire to start your own iPhone App business. Registration Fee $1695.

 
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