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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Today, we live in the Information Age, where the growth of information and technology is exponential. World over, the telecom sector has observed an unfathomable growth. The number of mobile phone users has been increasing significantly, which includes a large chunk of smartphone users. Smartphones, a prime symbol of today’s technological era, allow us to communicate efficiently and provide access to information in a jiffy. All this is facilitated by mobile applications, most commonly known as apps, which have become an indispensable part of our lives today.

Android Apps have acquired an important share in the mobile app market. This is majorly due to its simple, user-friendly and highly productive characteristics. Being an open source, the Android platform provides plenty of opportunities for developers to create innovative apps with minimum cost. This is the reason why Android app development serves to be a lucrative option among mobile app developers.

The Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings certification course by Coursera is specifically designed for aspiring as well as existing developers seeking to gain learning on core components of Android Apps. The course will provide in-depth learning of Android Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers, which form the core components of android apps. Participants will also be given exposure to fundamentals of Java I/O, Git basics and concurrent programming. The Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings certification course will be delivered through 100% online mode with video lectures, discussions, readings and assignments by excellent professors and scientists.

The Highlights

4 week massive online open course (MOOC)
100% online mode of learning
Overview of Android and Java
Example-based practical learning
Learning from leading scientists and professors
Shareable certificate upon completion

Programme Offerings

Flexible Deadlines
English Subtitles
Video Lectures and Readings
Project Building
quizzes
Peer Graded Assignments
Programming Assignments
Shareable Certificate
High-quality coursework
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers Certification fees structure is mentioned below.

The student can select from the following options depending on their learning pace.

Duration	Amount in INR
1 month (20+ hours/week)	Rs. 4,001
3 months (8 hours/week)	Rs. 8,003 (33% off)
6 months (4 hours/week)	Rs. 12,004 (50% off)

Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

The Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings course is aimed at beginners to programming and for those individuals seeking learning of Android or Java for the first time.

Education

Being a beginner’s level course, the Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings course only requires the participants to have a basic background of using computers. Subject-specific knowledge is not a prerequisite.

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants will be required to pass all the graded assignments of the course to receive a shareable certificate. These assignments can be quizzes, peer-graded assignments or programming assignments. The electronic certificate will be added to the participants’ accomplishment page, from which the participants can print the certificate or attach it to their LinkedIn profile, CVs or resumes.

What you will learn

JavaProgramming skillsKnowledge of Android Software Development

Overall, participants of the Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings course will be expected to learn the following:

Android Hardware & OS Kernel
Android Middleware Infrastructure
Android Application Framework
GIT basics and GIT Merge Conflicts
Working with Remote Repositories
GIT in Android Studio
Android Intents, Android Activities, Android Broadcast Receivers
Android Intent Resolution and Filtering
Android Activity Lifecycle Operations
Registering, Implementing and Invoking Android Broadcast Receivers
Concurrent programming with Android Intents, Activities, Broadcast Receivers

Who it is for

Software DeveloperJava Developer

The Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers Offerings course is best suited for:

Individuals aspiring to seek learning of Android App Components
Existing professionals wanting to switch from their existing domains and enter app development phase
Aspiring mobile software engineers and mobile app developers

Admission Details

To enrol for the Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers certification course by Coursera, the participants will have to follow the below mentioned steps.

Using a computer, log on to https://www.coursera.org/learn/androidapps
Signup using your Email, Google or Facebook credentials.
Applicants can opt for a free trial of 7 days, or opt for a financial aid option.
Once enrolled, participants will have access to most of the course materials including videos, readings and quizzes using the audit mode.
You can choose to explore the course without purchasing. However, in this case, participants may not be able to access certain assignments.
In case a participant cannot afford to pay for a certificate, he/she can apply for financial aid or a scholarship. This can be availed through the link of the course homepage.

Application Details

Participants opting for financial aid/sponsorship will have to fill up an application form from the course homepage using a computer. The application form requires the participants to duly fill the following fields.

Educational background
Annual income (US Dollars)
Employment Status
How much can you afford to pay? (US Dollars)
Why are you applying for Financial Aid? (Minimum 150 words)
How will taking this course help you achieve your career goals? (Minimum 150 words)
Would you consider using a low-interest loan to pay for your courses? (Yes / No)
If you answered no, please help us understand why.

The Syllabus

Videos

MOOC 2 Overview
Module 1 Introduction
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 1)
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 2)
Overview of Android (Part 1):Hardware & OS Kernel
Overview of Android (Part 2):Middleware Infrastructure
Overview of Android (Part 3): Application Framework & Apps

Reading

Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and PDF Versions of Slides

Practice Exercise

Module 1 Quiz

Videos

Git Module Introduction
Git Introduction
Git Basics
Working With Remote Repositories
Git Merge Conflicts
Git in Android Studio
Git Module Outro

Reading

Git Branching

Practice Exercise

Git Module Quiz

Videos

Introduction to the Module on Android Intents
Overview of Android Intents (Part 1)
Overview of Android Intents (Part 2)
Elements of an Android Intent (Part 1)
Elements of an Android Intent (Part 2)
Android Intent Resolution and Filtering (Part 1)
Android Intent Resolution and Filtering (Part 2)
Concurrent Programming with Android Intents
MapLocation App Case Study
How to Peer Evaluate an Android Assignment (Optional)

Practice Exercise

Module 3 Quiz

Videos

Introduction to the Module on Android Activities
Introduction to Android Activities (Part 1)
Introduction to Android Activities (Part 2)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 1)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 2)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 3)
Managing Multiple Activities and Task
Concurrent Programming with Android Activities (Part 1)
Concurrent Programming with Android Activities (Part 2)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 1)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 2)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 3)

Practice Exercise

Module 4 Quiz

Videos

Module Introduction
Introduction to Android Broadcast Receivers (Part 1)
Introduction to Android Broadcast Receivers (Part 2)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 1)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 2)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 3)
Android Broadcast Receiver Security
Case Study: ImageDownloader Broadcast Receiver Apps (Part 1)
Case Study: ImageDownloader Broadcast Receiver Apps (Part 2)

Practice Exercise

Module 5 Quiz

Evaluation process

To earn the Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers course online certificate, participants will be required to earn the passing grade in each of the assignments, which include, quizzes, peer-graded assignments and programming assignments. Participants will have the option of flexible deadlines and their progress can be saved to be picked up later from where they have left off. It is possible that participants cannot receive grades if a peer-graded assignment is submitted late, as these assignments are generally reviewed and graded within 3 days of assignment deadline.

Instructors

Vanderbilt Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How do I pass the Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers course online ?

In order to earn the course certificate, the participants will be required to earn a passing grade in all the required assignments, namely, quizzes, peer-graded assignments and programming assignments.

2: How do Peer-graded Assignments Work?

Peer-graded assignments will require the participants to grade each other's assignments. Once your assignment has been submitted, you will review your peer’s assignment and vice versa. The number of peer-graded assignments will be decided by the Course Instructor.

3: How are grades calculated in Peer-graded Assignments in Android App Components- Intents, Activities and Broadcast Receivers course ?

Participants will be requested to provide a score for each part of their peers’ assignments. Calculation of final grades will be done by combining the median scores received in each section of the assignments.

4: Is there a penalty for submitting the assignments after a due date?

The course suggests due dates against each assignment, which assists the participants in managing their schedules. While quizzes and programming assignments may be submitted late, it is advisable to submit peer-graded assignments in time to avoid lower or no grades.

5: What will I get if I enrol for this course?

Upon enrolling for the course, you will be granted access to most of the course material. A shareable course certificate will be received when you have earned a passing grade in all the required assignments.