Apple has announced an exciting update to the Apple Developer Academy's curriculum, integrating comprehensive AI training for both current students and alumni across six countries. This initiative will roll out this fall in Apple Developer Academies located in Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the United States, enhancing the educational experience for thousands involved.
The inclusion of AI training in the curriculum signifies a major step in empowering the next generation of developers, designers, and entrepreneurs. With AI becoming integral to modern software development, Apple aims to equip its academy participants with the skills necessary to excel in the iOS app economy and other tech-driven sectors.
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Advanced Skills Development: The new AI courses will cover the essentials of building, training, and deploying machine learning models on Apple devices, using tools like Core ML for optimal performance.
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Comprehensive Learning: Students will engage in a blend of guided lessons and project-based assignments, benefiting from the expertise of academy mentors and a network of over 12,000 alumni.
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Updated Tools and Technologies: Alongside AI, students will gain familiarity with the latest Apple technologies and APIs, such as Xcode 16 and Swift 6, which are designed to enhance developer productivity and streamline app creation.
Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, emphasized the company's commitment to coding and development education: “At Apple, we see coding as a universal language and believe in empowering developers, creators, and entrepreneurs across the world with tools and technologies that will allow them to create phenomenal experiences.”
The Apple Developer Academy not only strives to teach technical skills but also integrates Apple's core values into the learning process, encouraging inclusive design and positive community impacts.
For those interested in participating in this enhanced educational experience, Apple Developer Academies are open for applications, with the new curriculum slated to begin in the upcoming academic year. This is an opportunity for both aspiring and experienced developers to dive deep into AI and app development with the best in the business.
Unfortunately, we don't have a Apple Developer Academy in Malaysia, so this AI training program will not be available to Malaysians. In the same vein, though, the Malaysian government is planning to roll of AI Curriculum by 2027. Considering that AI is the trend of the industry going forward, let's hope that there will be more resources for AI development in Malaysia!