Where to start a career in mobile development: professions, universities, and useful resources

Mobile development is an important and in-demand field in the modern world of information technology. With the development of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, the demand for high-quality mobile applications is constantly growing.

Mobile developers can be divided into two categories based on the operating system (OS) — iOS and Android.

iOS Developer
An iOS developer creates applications for devices running the iOS operating system. They use programming languages such as Swift or Objective-C to build functional and user-friendly interfaces.

Android Developer
An Android developer creates applications for devices running the Android operating system. To develop Android applications, they use programming languages such as Java or Kotlin.

Mobile Application Tester
A mobile application tester checks their functionality, performance, and user experience before market release. They also identify bugs, track issues, and provide recommendations to improve quality.

Universities in Central Asia offering courses in mobile development

Kazakhstan

Astana IT University, Software Engineering

IITU, "Software Engineering"

SDU, "Information Systems"

Uzbekistan

IUT, Software Engineering

Amity University Tashkent, Software Engineering

Tashkent University of Information Technologies, "Software Engineering"

Kyrgyzstan

Ala-Too International University, "Computer Engineering"

Central Asian University, "Computer Science"

Online courses for aspiring mobile developers

"Android Developer" by Mohirdev
Upon completing the course, you will gain practical experience in developing Android applications and be able to solve real-world tasks. You will master key tools for Android development, including Android Studio and Kotlin.
Cost: 15,200 tenge per month

"iOS Developer" by Mohirdev
In this course, you will learn the basics and advanced aspects of the Swift programming language. You will learn to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces using the powerful UIKit framework.
Cost: 9,100 tenge per month

Mobile Developer by Geekbrains
If you are unsure which course suits you best, Geekbrains offers two tracks: application development for Android and iOS. Both courses start with programming fundamentals.
Cost: 66,652 tenge per month for each course

"iOS Developer" by Yandex Practicum
When studying online on the Practicum platform, you will be offered clear theory explained in simple language. After that, students will be able to apply their knowledge in practice: they will learn syntax using Apple's special trainer — Playground, and also develop projects in the Xcode development environment.
Cost: 73,000 tenge per month

"Android Development for Beginners" by Decode
The path from beginner to confident Android developer: learn to program in Kotlin from scratch, write your first applications for your portfolio, and be able to get hired immediately after the course.
Cost: 29,167 tenge per month

Useful YouTube channels

iOS Academy
On this channel, you will find videos on various aspects of iOS development, including algorithms, Swift and Objective-C programming languages, the software development process, interview preparation, and much more.

Paul Hudson
The channel host is an author and instructor in Swift. On this channel, you will find over a thousand free tips, techniques, and guides for working with Swift.

Kavsoft
On the Kavsoft channel, you will find tutorials on Swift and SwiftUI that will help you master these technologies easily and interestingly. The host demonstrates how to transform complex code into simple solutions and fully unlock the capabilities of SwiftUI.

Android Developers
The official Android developers channel on YouTube. Here you will find the latest news about Android, best practices, live videos, demos, tutorials, and much more!

Coding in Flow
Regardless of your level, there is content here for beginner developers to start from scratch, as well as for more experienced developers looking to deepen their knowledge.