Online Undergraduate App Development Certificate

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Build a Solid Foundation for Your Programming Future with an App Development Certificate

Liberty’s online Certificate in Application Development is designed to help equip you with knowledge that could be applied in positions related to application development. By completing this program, you can expand your expertise in information technology (IT) and project management, as well as develop marketable skills that apply to many industries. You’ll explore how to create software products and programs that help businesses accomplish essential tasks.

Through this certificate, you can learn how to carry out every stage of the design process – from concept to delivery. Our business application development courses can teach you to speak the language of the internet as you dive into computer programming. Whether you are looking to advance in your current field or launch a new career altogether, Liberty’s app development classes can help you on your journey.

Your officially conferred certificate name will be Certificate in Application Development.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s App Development Certificate Program?

Our certificate in app development courses are offered completely online and have no set login times – which means you can complete your assignments wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you! We offer the flexibility you need to take the next step in your academic journey without uprooting your life. Most importantly, you can stay invested in your family, job, and community while attending app development school online.

Liberty’s undergraduate certificate in app development is an excellent alternative to a full-length bachelor’s program, allowing you to gain vital skills while saving time and money. To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, we aim to help equip you to live out ethical standards in the workplace so you can lead in your field with skill and integrity.

Through this certificate program, you can become proficient in various programming languages and prepare to pursue a job as a full-time or freelance app developer. Maybe you want to turn your computer science skills into a career, or perhaps you want to work on your own software development projects. Either way, Liberty provides the affordable tuition rates, quality academics, and real-world training you need to get started in the IT industry.

If you are interested in pursuing a degree beyond the certificate level, you may be interested in our BS in Information Technology program.

What Will You Study in Our Application Development Courses Online?

Liberty’s application development classes provide an in-depth look at various types of computer programming, as well as a basic overview of information sciences. You can learn how to develop C# applications, write algorithms, and code information systems using a graphical development environment. You can also become equipped to analyze the use of technology through the lens of a biblical worldview.

Explore how to design, implement, and evaluate computer applications using best practices in user experience and efficiency. Even if you have no prior programming experience, you can gain the skills to develop a software product from concept to release. With this knowledge, you can be able to create, test, and integrate effective computer programs.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our undergraduate Certificate in Application Development can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited application development certificate:

Application designer
Database administrator
Database analyst
Software programmer

The coding, business, and creative skills that you gain from our Certificate in Application Development can be an asset in many other aspects of the application development field as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the BS in application and database development. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a application development certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Undergraduate Certificate in Application Development

What qualifications do you need to be an app developer?

App development involves creating, testing, and evaluating application software for computers. To work as an app developer, you’ll need to develop strong communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills. You’ll also need to know how to work as part of a team and how to offer excellent customer service to your clients. With these essential soft skills, you can meet the needs of your clients and establish good working relationships.

Additionally, app developers must possess a variety of technical skills – and that’s where our program comes in. At Liberty, you can gain the programming, computer science, and software development skills you need to get your career started.

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