Android Development Career Bootcamp: Java, Kotlin, Compose & Real Apps
Oak Academy
Become a job-ready Android Developer fast — master Kotlin, Jetpack & Java and build real apps from day one.
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Curriculum
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Introduction to Kotlin Programming For Android Developers 22:57
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Environment Setup in Android Studio Kotlin 51:27
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Fundamentals of Kotlin 1:44:45
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Operators in Kotlin 48:14
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Control Flow Statements in Kotlin 25:05
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Loops in Kotlin 35:32
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Functions in Android Kotlin 26:16
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Kotlin: Object Oriented Programming (OOP) 1:31:20
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Introduction to Android App Development 1:06:38
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Android Components 2:58:21
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User Interactions in Android App Development 31:31
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Lists & Views in Android App Development 1:41:12
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Intent and Lifecycles in Android App Development 2:15:46
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SharedPreferences and Data Saving in Android App Development 31:55
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Device Compatibility in android 12 app development 54:16
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To Do List in Android App Development 34:26
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Publishing Your App on Google Play 37:33
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Android Project 2 - Kotlin 1:24:40
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Calculator Application 2:10:17
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Fragment Operations in Android App Development, Kotlin 1:34:40
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Sending Data Between Screens in Mobile App Development and Android App 1:28:20
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Flag Quiz App 2:47:47
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Accessing the Features of Android Device 1:20:08
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Notification 1:33:17
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Architectural Room Database 2:58:43
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Photo Album Application 2:28:05
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Introduction to Firebase 41:17
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Firebase Realtime Database 46:09
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User Registration App using Firebase and Kotlin in for Android App Development 1:39:49
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Authentication with Firebase 1:25:54
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Push Notification with Firebase 17:16
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Cloud Storage with Firebase 1:20:56
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Rest API and Retrofit Library 1:09:22
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Quiz Game Project 4:34:56
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Introduction to Android App Development with Jetpack Compose 1:09:13
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Components in Jetpack Compose 2:28:53
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User Interactions in Jetpack Compose 1:01:22
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Navigation in Jetpack Compose 52:14
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Lists in Jetpack Compose 58:44
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Intro to Git and Github Course 02:06
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Let’s Start to Complete Git and GitHub course? 1:28:54
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Github 19:00
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Introduction to Android App Development with Java 05:55
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Development Environment 17:58
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Basics of Java Syntax 1:23:25
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Operators in Java Programming 1:12:19
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Arrays 1:07:18
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Control Flow Statements 2:01:30
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Methods ( Functions ) 42:29
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Java Object Oriented Concept 2:07:33
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Object Oriented Programming 1:50:09
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Wrapper Classes, Auto-Boxing and Unboxing 09:44
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Strings 1:43:06
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Collections 3:03:51
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Exception Handling 57:18
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Java Desktop Application Design (Swing) 31:10
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Enum Types 17:47
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Lambda Expression 40:48
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Date&Time 1:28:15
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Java I/O 2:04:39
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Android Studio Interface 1:26:48
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Components of Android 2:23:42
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User Interactions 21:14
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Lists & Views 1:50:14
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Components and Lifecycles 1:48:31
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Shared Preferences and data Saving 33:21
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Device Compatibility 53:19
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Android Project 1 31:28
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Android 11 Project 2 1:22:04
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Project : Calculator Application for Android 3:10:46
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Sending Data Between Screens 1:16:15
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Fragment Operations 1:12:06
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Architectural Room Database 2:26:16
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Project: Photo Album Application 2:42:16
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Accesing the Features of Android Device 50:06
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Notification 1:06:46
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Project: Chat Application 4:07:33
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Rest API and Retrofit Library 49:51
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Project: Weather Application 4:12:34
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Project: Flag Quiz 3:08:13
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Project: The Android Game:Help the Innocent Bird 2:30:13
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Description
A powerful, career-focused Android development programme built for one purpose: to get you skilled fast and ready for real opportunities. If you want to break into tech, build Android apps, or land your first developer job, this course gives you a complete roadmap — starting from zero and ending at a point where you can confidently build and publish your own mobile applications.
This is not a casual tutorial. This is a full Android acceleration programme designed for learners who want results, not theory.
You will follow a sharp, strategic learning path:
Kotlin → Jetpack Compose → Java
This order gives you an undeniable advantage. You start with the modern language (Kotlin), build modern interfaces (Compose), and then expand your skills to include Java so you can work on ANY Android project — old or new.
1. Kotlin: Your Fast Track Into Android Development
You begin with Kotlin because it is Google’s recommended language and the fastest path to building modern, stable, secure Android applications. You learn everything from fundamentals to object-oriented programming, and immediately start building real applications using Activities, Fragments, RecyclerView, Intents, Room Database, SharedPreferences, Notifications and more.
You won’t be “watching tutorials.”
You will be building actual apps.
Real projects inside the Kotlin section include:
To-Do List App
Photo Album App
Calculator App
Weather App with API Integration
Firebase Login & Register App
Flag Quiz Game
Device Features & Notifications
The goal is simple: learn fast, build fast, progress fast.
2. Jetpack Compose: Build Modern Apps Like a Professional
Jetpack Compose is the future of Android UI. Companies are switching rapidly. If you want to stand out in the job market, you must know Compose — and you will.
You will learn:
Composables
State & remember
Modern UI patterns
Layouts, lists & interactions
Navigation in Compose
Material Design 3
Real multi-screen apps
Compose makes you faster, more efficient, and highly employable. By the end of this module, you will know how to build clean, modern, production-ready user interfaces that impress employers and clients.
3. Java: Expand Your Value. Unlock More Job Roles.
After Kotlin and Compose, you learn Android with Java — still used extensively in enterprise and legacy apps. Understanding Java makes you more flexible, more valuable and more competitive.
You learn everything:
methods, arrays, OOP, inheritance, interfaces, collections, exceptions, file I/O, Swing basics, Android components, Room, notifications, fragments, navigation, device compatibility — everything needed to build professional Java-based Android applications.
You also complete large-scale Java Android projects, including:
Weather App
Chat Application
Photo Album App
Full Game Project
Calculator (Java version)
Device Feature Apps
You finish with full-stack Android development capability.
Real Projects = Real Portfolio = Real Opportunities
By the end of this course, you won’t just “know" Android development.
You will have a portfolio of real applications that prove your skills to employers:
REST API Weather App
Firebase Authentication App
Firebase Real-Time Chat App
Jetpack Compose UI Projects
Photo Gallery App
To-Do List App
Notification-Based Apps
Room Database Projects
Multiple Games & Practice Apps
Flag Quiz Game
Full Calculator App (Kotlin + Java)
These projects make you look like a developer from day one.
A Course Built to Help You Get Hired
Companies want developers who can build real features — not memorize theory.
Everything in this programme is designed to make you job-ready:
Real-world coding
Real-world app structure
Real-world data storage
Real-world Firebase integration
Real-world API communication
Real-world debugging
Real-world architecture
You’re learning exactly what real Android developers do every day.
By the End of This Programme, You Will Be Able To:
Build Android apps from scratch using Kotlin, Java and Jetpack Compose
Design modern UI with Compose and XML
Use Room, SharedPreferences, Retrofit, Firebase and device features
Build & publish complete Android apps
Solve real development problems
Present a strong portfolio to employers or clients
Apply for junior developer roles with confidence
This is your step-by-step path into Android development — fast, practical and career-focused.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners who want to start a career in mobile app development.
- Students who want a clear, structured and practical path to becoming an Android developer.
- Beginners who want to learn Java, Kotlin and Jetpack Compose from scratch.
- Self-taught developers who want a full, organised training programme.
- Individuals looking to build a portfolio of real Android projects.
- Career changers who want entry-level Android developer opportunities.
- Anyone aiming to learn app development to increase employability.
- Developers who want to upgrade their skills from Java to Kotlin or from XML to Jetpack Compose.
- Freelancers who want to offer Android app development services.
- Tech professionals who want to understand mobile development fundamentals.
- Anyone who wants to build their own apps, launch projects or start a new tech journey.
If your goal is to gain real, practical Android development skills and become job-ready, this programme is designed for you.
Requirements
No prior programming or technical experience is required.
You only need:
- A computer (Windows, macOS or Linux)
- Internet connection
- Willingness to learn and practise
- Ability to install Android Studio
Everything else is taught step-by-step from the very beginning.
Career path
Completing this course can open doors to roles such as:
- Junior Android Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Kotlin Developer
- Java Android Developer
- Firebase App Developer
- Freelance Android Programmer
You will also be able to build and publish your own Android apps.
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