Apple Foundation Program at CCS
Innovate with iOS: Free Apple App Design & Development Course for the Detroit Community
CCS invites Metro Detroit community members (18+) to participate in the free Apple Foundation Program – a unique opportunity to explore app design and development. This immersive, one-month course introduces you to design thinking, problem-solving, and the essentials of Swift programming within the Apple iOS ecosystem. We provide all the necessary Apple devices, ensuring everyone has access to this cutting-edge learning experience. Cultivate your creativity and design thinking, and collaborate on exciting app projects. The CCS Apple Foundation Lab is located in the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education on CCS’s campus and no prior experience is necessary.
Location:
Room 630 in the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education
460 West Baltimore, Detroit, MI 48202
Dates:
Session 1
October 13 – November 6, 2025 (Monday – Thursday)
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sessions 2 & 3
November 10 – December 5, 2025
(2 Sessions – Monday – Friday)
Session 2: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Session 3: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost:
Free to anyone in the Metro Detroit area
Skills
Students will learn the skills needed to become an iOS developer and will prototype an original app from the ground up.
Design Thinking
Introduction to XCode
Prototyping apps and conceptual design
Storytelling
User Interface & User Experience Design
Presentation & Pitching of Ideas
