Learning Tree International Introduces a New Course: Developing Applications for Android(TM) Devices

Learning Tree International has announced the introduction of a new mobile application development course--Developing Applications for Android(TM) Devices .
This course offers the skills to build professional mobile business applications using Java and the Android SDK.

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"In this course, participants learn to design engaging Android applications that work seamlessly with a range of the most popular phones and tablets," said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International. "This new course offers the skills to design user interfaces, store and retrieve data and integrate Android applications with location-based services."

Through hands-on exercises, this course gives participants practical experience developing Android applications.
Exercises include:

• Creating an Android application from scratch 
• Building the UI using the ADT Visual Designer 
•  Adding event handling to the Graphical User Interface 
•  Integrating applications with the SQLite database
•  Developing a content provider and binding to a list 
•  Leveraging Honeycomb to create tablet applications 
•  Packaging applications for publication

Learning Tree will begin presenting Developing Applications for Android(TM) Devices at its Education Centers in October, 2011.
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About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of highly effective hands-on training to managers and information technology professionals.
Since 1974, over 65,000 organizations have relied on Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 2.1 million employees. Learning Tree develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on people and project management, leadership and business skills, Web development, operating systems, databases, networking, IT security and software development.
Courses are presented at Learning Tree Education Centers located globally, on site at client facilities, and are available via Learning Tree AnyWare(TM) (patent pending), our proprietary live, online instructor-led training delivery option that connects online participants to actual classrooms.
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Source: MarketWatch