Frequently Asked Questions
I've never programmed before. Can I really learn to program iPhone Apps by taking your courses?
I'm an experienced programmer or I have some programming experience, what courses are right for me.
Is there interaction with other Students and Instructor?
How do I attend?
What do I need?
How much is it?
What is the refund policy?
What if I can't attend the live classes?
What if I've registered but I can't attend the live classes or watch the recordings?
How long are the courses and classes?
Is there homework?
Can I ask the instructor questions?
Will you help me with my project?
What should my expectations be when taking a course?
Why are these books selected for this course?
Courses, Schedule and Syllabus?
How long will I have access to the recorded material?
Who is the instructor?
What will I learn and get out of the courses?
I've never programmed before. Can I really learn to program iPhone Apps by taking your courses?
Absolutely! I've designed the 5 course series for students that have never programmed before. Many of our students have never programmed before and have gone on to develop apps and post them on the iTunes App Store. Apps from our students have gone on to be the #1 paid app on the app store and several in the top 100 paid apps.
I'm an experienced programmer or I have some programming experience, what courses are right for me.
If you are not familiar with Object Oriented Programming, I recommend that you start with the Introduction to Object Oriented Programming and Logic. It will be good for you to know OOP before we start the Objective C Course.
If you have a background in OOP but not Objective-C, I recommend you start with Objective-C.
iPhone Development involves Objective-C, Cocoa/Cocoa Touch, Xcode and the iPhone SDK. Based on your background, you can sign up for the course that you feel most comfortable with.
Is there interaction with other Students and Instructor?
Yes, you have the ability to ask questions during the live Webinars. You can see the names of the other students that are online during the webinar. There is also a forum for you to post questions and share homework questions and solutions.
How do I attend?
Easy! After you register, you will receive an email and webinar link that enables you to attend the live webinars. You watch and listen to the webinars from your computers. Additionally, you can ask questions during the webinar. You will also receive a link to the xcelMe.com forum where you can listen to the recorded sessions if you missed the live sessions. Recorded sessions are usually available within 3 hours of the live session ending.
What do I need?
The usual:
- Intel Based Mac to do the development projects
- High speed internet access and a phone
- The book used for the course. You can order the books for your courses from our Amazon Bookstore.
- An iPhone or iTouch is helpful. Courses can be completed using the simulator within Xcode.
How much is it?
Not much! $97/course or $425 for all 5 courses. Prices do not include the price of the book(s).
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are granted only if the course is cancelled by xcelMe.com. You can always reschedule and take the next available course if you can't make a course that you signed up for.
What if I can't attend the live classes?
No Biggie! They are recorded, just log on and play the course at your pace and convenience. The classes are sequential for the course and build on one another.
What if I've registered but I can't attend the live classes or watch the recordings?
We understand that sometimes life interferes with plans we have made. However, please understand course space is limited and when you register, we reserve a space for you for that class. If you need to cancel, we ask that you notify xcelme.com prior to the day of the first session you signed up for. You will then be registered in the next course that is scheduled.
How long are the courses and classes?
Each course lasts one month. Classes are online twice a week in the evening, lasting about an hour. All classes are recorded and available for playback within 3 hours of the completion of the live broadcast.
Is there homework?
Yes, but it is optional. This helps you learn by doing and helps the instructor know if students understand the material. You get out of this course what you put into it. You will be given reading and programming assignments every week. Plan on about 1 hour of homework for each nights class.
Can I ask the instructor questions?
Of course. During the webinar and via email! I will try to answer the email promptly. I try to answer students questions within a couple of hours of receiving the email.
Will you help me with my project?
Yes, if the questions you have are relevant to the class material, you don't abuse and if there is time. However, I will not write the application for you. Overall, I like helping people.
What should my expectations be when taking a course?
You will get out of the course what you put into. If you attend the courses, read the material and do the homework you will have a great foundation for becoming an iPhone developer. As you probably know, you really learn the ins-and-outs of programming by doing software development projects on your own. However, this course gives you a great foundation to get started.
I am one who believes in teaching from the book as much as possible. I don't make students buy books and then not use them. You could spend an entire college semester covering each of these books. We will not be able to cover the entire book, but we will cover the material needed for an iPhone development foundation.
Why are these books selected for this course?
The books I have selected really are the best of the best. The authors have a great reputation and the books should last you awhile. They are the type that you will find yourself referring to frequently after the class.
Courses, Schedule and Syllabus?
Courses start at the date and time posted on the session calendar. Dates and times are subject to change and students will be updated when they occur. A syllabus will be provided to all students when they enroll. The syllabus is subject to change during the course to best meet the needs of the class and as technology changes.
How long will I have access to the recorded material?
One week after the completion of the last class for the course.
Who is the instructor?
What will I learn and get out of the courses?
A lot! I am a developer too. I want you to be successful and productive. You will learn how to write iPhone apps and how to submit them to Apple via the App Store. I don't believe in teaching material that is not likely to be useful to you. I have been doing software development and teaching for a long time. I know what works and what doesn't.