PGCert in Mobile Applications Development is a postgraduate certificate in Software Engineering programme taught at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,167 per total (CAD 4,691 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Software Engineering
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,691 / total
International tuition: CAD 19,167 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Centennial College’s Mobile Applications Development graduate certificate program is designed to equip students with the specialized knowledge and hands-on skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving mobile tech space. This program prepares to build native applications for Android and iOS, and cross-platform development using modern frameworks for a wide range of exciting career opportunities in the mobile software industry. As mobile technology continues to transform how we live, work, and connect, the demand for skilled app developers has surged, especially those proficient in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into mobile platforms. This program addresses industry needs by offering an updated curriculum which enables you to build scalable, high-performance applications that run seamlessly across devices. Throughout this intensive program, students will gain a deep understanding of: Native mobile development using leading tools XCode for Apple iOS and Android Studio for Android Programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript and Python Cross-platform mobile app frameworks using Visual Studio Code for multiple operating systems such as iOS, Android and Windows AI-enhanced programming using tools like Gemini, GitHub Copilot for code generation, debugging, and documentation AI and Machine Learning integration within mobile applications to create smarter, adaptive user experiences Modern software engineering methodologies, including agile practices and DevOps pipelines UI/UX design principles, focusing on intuitive, user-centered mobile interfaces using Figma and Enterprise platforms and data tools, including MongoDB, Google Firebase, and Mac environments Cloud-native development with Google, iCloud, Docker, and Kubernetes, including microservices and serverless architectures Mobile Web and Enterprise Technologies that support mobile functionality and backend integration Emerging technologies that are shaping the future of mobile development, including IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Gen AI, Machine learning, big data analytics, NLP, MEC and cloud-connected solutions To consolidate the experiential learning, students will take part in a capstone project, where students will conceptualize, design, and develop a fully functional mobile application. This capstone project allows you to explore app development in various sectors such as: IT Industry E-Commerce, Business and Finance Retail, Food and Hospitality Industry Healthcare and Wellness Entertainment and Gaming Education and Educational Services Travel and Transportation Smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) You’ll walk away with a professional-grade mobile application and a portfolio piece that demonstrates your capabilities to potential employers or clients.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This graduate certificate requires a diploma or degree in computer science or computer programming, intended for applicants who already hold a related post-secondary credential. The programme page states only that English language proficiency is required, without publishing IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores, so international applicants must consult the college's general language-proficiency page. Students who completed a previous full-time program at Centennial College may qualify for a program-transfer route into this certificate, and applicants funded through the Better Jobs Ontario program must work with an Employment Ontario service provider as part of their application and funding approval.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Centennial publishes no application deadline for this program; what follows is the Ontario college cycle that governs it. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for a program starting in Fall 2027 the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and applications arriving after it are still assessed, but first-come first-served while places remain. Across the Ontario college system the application opened on 26 September 2026, offers may be issued from 1 November 2026, and an offer must be accepted by 1 May 2027. One $150 fee covers up to five program choices. International applicants apply directly to Centennial through its own international application process and are assessed on a rolling basis across the Fall, Winter and Summer intakes; the college publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.