1. Do I need prior Objective-C experience?

No, this course is designed specifically for Swift developers new to Objective-C.

2. Will I learn how Swift and Objective-C work together?

Yes, bridging, mixed-language projects, and interoperability are covered in depth.

3. Does the course cover memory management differences?

Yes, ARC behavior, retain cycles, and property attributes are explained clearly.

4. Will we explore common Objective-C frameworks?

Yes, UIKit, Foundation, networking, and essential patterns are included.

5. Does the course help in maintaining legacy codebases?

Absolutely, you will learn refactoring, modernizing, and debugging workflows.

6. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate.

7. Are meals provided during the training?

Yes, lunch, snacks, and beverages are included.

8. Can I reschedule to another training date?

Yes, depending on seat availability.

9. What should I bring for the course?

Bring a laptop; the required code files will be provided onsite.

10. Is this course suitable for working professionals?

Yes, it is designed for fast-paced upskilling in a single day.

11. Are group discounts available?

Yes, group, team, and corporate discounts are offered.

12. What is the refund policy?

You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

Objective-C for Swift Developers: 1 Day Training in Chicago, IL

By Mangates

Multiple dates

Overview

Upgrade your iOS development skills by mastering Objective-C foundations and interoperability with Swift in this intensive 1 Day course.

Group Discounts:

Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

About the course:

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview:

This focused 1 Day course helps Swift developers quickly understand Objective-C, enabling them to work efficiently on legacy codebases, mixed-language projects, and enterprise iOS applications. You will learn key syntax differences, memory management rules, interoperability techniques, dynamic runtime features, and practical workflows. The course avoids basic programming topics and instead prioritizes real-world skills needed to maintain and enhance Objective-C–based apps. Hands-on case discussions ensure you can navigate and modify Objective-C code confidently.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Understand core Objective-C syntax and structures.
Navigate and modify existing Objective-C codebases confidently.
Optimize memory management using ARC rules.
Use categories, blocks, protocols, and runtime features.
Integrate Swift and Objective-C seamlessly in mixed projects.
Work with iOS frameworks in Objective-C environments.
Modernize outdated Objective-C code following best practices.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

Swift developers working with legacy Objective-C apps
iOS developers transitioning into mixed-language projects
Teams maintaining enterprise iOS applications
Developers preparing for iOS system-level or advanced roles
Anyone who needs practical Objective-C skills quickly

Why Choose This Course?

This course is uniquely designed for Swift developers needing rapid and practical Objective-C mastery. The trainer brings real-world experience from maintaining and scaling mixed-language iOS applications. The program emphasizes applied learning, code navigation techniques, and industry-ready interoperability skills—delivered in a single, fast-paced day.

Our Royalty Referral Program

Know a team or professional who could benefit from our workshops? Refer them and earn attractive royalties for every successful registration.

For royalty-related queries, contact orders@mangates.com

Want to train your entire team?
We offer fully customizable in-house training tailored to your codebase, development workflows, and organizational tech stack. Whether your team maintains legacy modules or builds hybrid Swift–Objective-C apps, the session can be adapted with custom examples and focused best practices. This ensures immediate impact and rapid upgrade of team capabilities.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: corporate@mangates.com

Category: Business, Career

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Highlights

ages 18+
In person
Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson

111 W. Jackson Suite 1700

Ph No +1 469 666 9332 Chicago, IL 60604

How do you want to get there?

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Agenda

Module 1: Objective-C Language Foundations for Swift Developers

• Understand Objective-C structure, headers, and implementation files. • Learn messaging syntax, selectors, and method signatures. • Explore properties, categories, and protocols. • Icebreaker

Module 2: Memory Management & ARC in Objective-C

• Explore ARC behavior differences between Swift and Objective-C. • Understand strong, weak, assign, and copy attributes. • Manage object lifecycles and avoid retain cycles. • Case Study

Module 3: Working with Classes, Categories & Extensions

• Implement class inheritance, categories, and class clusters. • Use extensions to add functionalities cleanly. • Navigate common design patterns in Objective-C. • Simulation

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