Program Overview
Here's the Scoop on Our Certificate in Android Application Development
Accelerate your journey to becoming an Android developer with Arkansas State University’s online Certificate in Android Application Development program and help meet the growing global demand for mobile apps. Develop fluency in Kotlin—a modern and concise coding language for app programming—and learn industry best practices that build the mindset of an app developer.



In this affordable and 100% online Android application development certificate program, you will concentrate on the practical application of tools, techniques and concepts needed to build a basic Android app that could be published to the Google Play Store. Plus, you can apply the courses in this certificate program as credit when you enroll in an A-State undergraduate degree program.
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers are looking for:
- Understanding the concepts of Kotlin coding language for application programming
- Utilizing Kotlin coding language to produce Android applications
Prepare for careers like these:
- Mobile Applications Developer
Also available online at A-State:
A-State is ranked #6
among the "Top 10 Best Colleges in Arkansas" by CollegeChoice.net, 2020
Tuition
See How Affordable Our Android Application Development Certificate Is For You
Our Certificate in Android Application Development online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.


Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
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U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
$229.00 | $40.00 | $269.00 | $687.00 | $120.00 | $807.00 |
Calendar
Plan Your Schedule With These Important Dates
Our Certificate in Android Application Development online program is designed to be flexible and convenient, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year. Add to your education while continuing to work.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:


Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
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Fall 2023 | 7 wk | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
Admissions
FOLLOW OUR STREAMLINED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ready to get started on a skills-boosting certificate? Great! The process to get started is simple, and all you need is a high-school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a high-school diploma or equivalent
Note:You'll only be eligible to enroll in courses needed to fulfill the requirements for the appropriate certificate program when you're admitted.
If you're interested in earning your bachelor's degree, you'll be eligible to transition into a degree-seeking program (and include these certificate courses) once you complete 12 hours of certificate courses with a 3.0 or higher. At the time of transferring to a degree program, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit official high school transcripts (or proof of equivalent).
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 866-621-8096, and we'll be happy to answer questions.
Additional Information
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Foreign born students must submit an attested or notarized copy of their high school diploma in English. Proof of English proficiency may be required.
Courses
Take a Look at the Skills You Will Gain
To earn your Certificate in Android Application Development online, you will complete the following three courses (9 credit hours).
DIGI 2013: Introduction to Coding with Kotlin for Android
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course reviews the foundations in coding fundamentals using Kotlin coding language. Practical application of the tools, techniques and concepts needed to build a basic Android app are also taught.
DIGI 3013: Intermediate Coding with Kotlin for Android
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course serves as an introduction to basic coding concepts using Kotlin with industry best practices that build the mindset of an app developer.
DIGI 4013: Advanced Studio in Android Development
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the application of Kotlin coding concepts to design and build a basic Android app.