Android

Android is an Operating System (OS) distinctively used by smartphones and tablet computers. However, due to one of the most user-friendly OS, Android is now also being used in netbooks, Google TV, wristwatches, headphones, and added accessories.

Android is the combination of various other technologies such as JAVA, C, C++ and XML, and inherits the characteristics of all these technologies. This is the major reason why Android is highly acceptable not only among but also by different platforms and appliances. The majority of the Android applications are developed in JAVA programming with the use of the Android Software Development Kit.

Users are giving priority to Android over any technology and so the demand for Android developers is on the constant rise. The issue, however, is the short supply of android developers as compared to the increasing demand. Interested candidates can check various details related to Android such as eligibility, courses, job profiles, etc. below.

Android Highlights

Students can check some of the important highlights of the courses related to Android development from the table given below:

Particulars	Details
Course Level	Certificate, Diploma, Graduate and Postgraduate
Duration	Certificate: 3 months to 1 year Diploma: 3 months to 2 years Graduate: 3 years Postgraduate: 2 years
Admission Process	Direct enrollment
Course Fee	Certificate: INR 4,000 to 10,000 Diploma: INR 15,000 to 30,000 Graduate: INR 1 to 2 lakh Postgraduate: INR 50,000 to 1,00,000
Average Salary	INR 3 LPA to 7 LPA
Top Career Prospects	Android Developer, Software Engineer
Top Recruiters	Capgemini, TCS, Maxgen Technologies, Google, Microsoft

Android Courses: Eligibility Criteria

Android Development Courses are offered at Certificate, Diploma, Graduate, and Postgraduate/Master level by different Institutes in India. Eligibility requirements to pursue Android courses are as follows:

Certificate:

• Students must have passed class 10 or above
• Candidates must have basic knowledge of computers

Diploma:

• Students must have passed class 12 or above
• Candidates must have basic knowledge of computers

Undergraduate:

Students who want to pursue this program must have passed class 10+2 from a recognized university.

Few programmes accept the admission of candidates based on their marks in entrance exams such as MHT CET.

Postgraduate:

Students who want to pursue this program must have passed class 10+2 from a recognized university.

Android Courses

All the Android courses can be divided into four types: certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All these courses are available online as well as offline. Interested candidates can check the detailed information about the types of courses available for Android development below:

Course Level	Course Name	Offered by	Fee
Certificate	Android Development	Udemy	INR 8.640
	Android App Development	Coursera	Free
	Mobile App Development	edX	INR 6,644
Diploma	Diploma in Android Development	Envision Computer Training Institute	INR 15,000 to 30,000
	Diploma in Android App Development	Agile Academy	INR 15,000 to 30,000
Graduate	BVoc Mobile Applications & Networking	NIELIT Delhi, Lovely Professional University	INR 1.9 lakh
Postgraduate	MSc App Development	Gujarat University	INR 50,000 to 1 lakh
	MVoc Application Development	CUSAT	INR 50,000 to 1 lakh

Android Course Syllabus

The syllabus of Android courses varies according to their level. Basic level courses have a lesser syllabus whereas advanced level courses have a bigger syllabus. Students aspiring for admission to any of the courses can check various modules of the Android course below:

Android Course Modules
JAVA Concepts	SQL
Introduction to Android	Application Structure
Emulator-Android Virtual Device	Basic UI design
UI design	Android Debug Bridge Tool
Testing and Debugging Android Application	Basics of Android Secure Coding
Android Application Deployment	Multimedia in Android

Required Skillset to become Android Professional

The right set of skills is vital to becoming a good Android developer or professional. Students will need the following skillset to make it big in the field.

Skills Required to be an Android Developer
CSS Programming	Debugging/Testing	Programming Skills
Communication Skills	Team Lead Skills	Problem-solving Skills
Monitoring Skills	Technological Skills	Ability to work in the deadlines

Android Development: Jobs and Careers

The unprecedented growth of the Smartphone industry has hugely increased the demand for Mobile App developers in the last few years. Candidates with only certificate in Android development have a significant chance of getting a good job in any renowned company. Below tabulated are some of the common and popular job roles after completion of this course, and their salary:

Job Profile	Description	Average Annual Salary
Mobile Software System Engineer	Responsible for managing and monitoring all installed computer systems. Ensure the latest hardware and software are installed in systems for better productivity.	INR 4.0 lakh
Android Application Developer	Responsible for designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform.	INR 4.5 lakh
Senior Android Developer	Responsible for analysing data, writing code, testing and contributing to the design of the software.	INR 6.0 lakh
JavaScript Developer	Responsible for implementing for better user interface in a software or application	INR 5.2 lakh

FAQs regarding Android Development

Q. Is there any Android development courses after Class 10?

Q. What are some popular online platforms to pursue android development courses?

Q. What are the different levels of programmes available under the Android development courses?

Q. What is the annual average tuition fee for Android development courses?

Q. What is the average salary of Android professionals?

Q. Are there any entrance exams for admission to Android development courses?

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Following are the top exams for Android. Students interested in pursuing a career on Android, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.