App development for teens: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–4
   Step 1: Plan the app

   Who is it for and what one thing does it do?

2. Weeks 5–8
   Step 2: Build the screens

   Layout, buttons and text.

3. Weeks 9–12
   Step 3: Add logic

   Make buttons do something and save results.

4. Weeks 13–16
   Step 4: Test and share

   Try it on a phone, fix bugs and show a friend.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Projects

What learners build

• A quiz app
• A unit converter
• A to-do list
• A simple expense tracker
• A school project app with a menu and buttons

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Ages 12 and up. A teenager with a clear app idea and some comfort with logic can start with block-based tools.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see App development (MIT App Inventor and beyond): what to expect.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What App development for teens costs

Skills level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

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