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The foundations of
App Development Fundamentals.

A short, beginner‑level subject for finance and consulting professionals making sense of how apps get built inside the business. One focused course on the scope of app development, from large software builds through to simple low‑code tools, and how to create apps in your own team.

Product team reviewing low-code app development plans and prototypes together in a modern office
Curriculum
1 course
Total Learning
~1 hour
Level
Beginner
Credits
1 CPE/CPD
1M+ learners trained 4.7/5 average G2 rating 80% course completion rate
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Why App Development Fundamentals?

The build conversation
every team is now part of.

Apps are everywhere inside the business, and a growing share of them are built by the teams that use them. This subject gives a non‑technical introduction to what app development actually means, where it sits on a spectrum from large software builds to simple low‑code tools, and how teams can start creating apps that improve their own work.

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A working mental model of app development

Apps are everywhere; finance and consulting teams need a clear view of how they're built and where their own work fits in.

Non‑technical, by design

Pitched at analysts and managers, not developers. Concepts are explained in plain language with finance and consulting examples.

The on‑ramp to applied tracks

Pair this subject with Power Apps for hands‑on canvas and model‑driven app building, or with the RPA tracks for the automation angle.

Credentials that stand up

Independently accredited by CPD, CPE and NASBA, so what learners earn here counts towards continuing professional development.

Learning Outcomes

What learners will be able to do
by the end of the program.

A short subject with focused outcomes. Learners walk away able to talk credibly about app development and to recognise where simple builds can save real time inside their team.

Speak about app development with confidence

The vocabulary and mental model to contribute to app conversations with operations, finance and IT, without needing to write a line of code.

Principles of App Development

Recognise where apps fit inside the business

The kinds of work apps support, from internal finance tools to client‑facing portals, and how a team's own apps slot into the wider stack.

Principles of App Development

Understand low‑code vs traditional development

The trade‑offs between large engineered software builds and simple low‑code tools, so you know which approach a given problem actually needs.

Principles of App Development

Plan a sensible next step

Know whether the right next move is Power Apps for hands‑on building, an RPA track for automation, or simply a process redesign first.

Principles of App Development

Spot ideas worth building inside your team

Recognise the small, repetitive workflows where a simple app pays back quickly, and the ones that aren't worth the effort.

Principles of App Development
The Curriculum

One focused course,
on the principles of app development.

App Development Fundamentals is a single beginner course in the Principles of App Development series. Roughly one hour of content. Pair it with Power Apps when the team is ready to start building real apps, or with an RPA track for the automation angle.

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App Development Fundamentals

Explore the basic principles of developing apps in business. The scope of apps, from large software builds through to simple low‑code tools, and how teams can create apps that improve their own work.

1 hour 1.0 CPE/CPD
1
Course
~1h
Total Learning
1.0
CPE / CPD Credits
100%
Self‑paced

Most teams take App Development Fundamentals first, then move into Power Apps for hands‑on building or into an RPA track for the automation angle.

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The Kubicle Learning Experience

Why learners actually finish
and apply what they learn.

Kubicle is engineered around a single goal: practical skills that get used. Every design choice, from lesson length to assessment style, is made to keep finance and consulting professionals engaged and to translate watch time into measurable outcomes at their desk.

Bite‑sized lessons

Most lessons run 5–10 minutes. Designed to fit between meetings, not block out a Tuesday afternoon. The result: 80% completion vs. a 7% industry benchmark.

Real workplace scenarios

Every lesson lands in a finance or consulting context. Skills practised on the kind of work analysts will actually see on the engagement.

Independently accredited

CPD, CPE and NASBA accreditation means credits count toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're earned.

Modular and stackable

Pair App Development Fundamentals with Power Apps, RPA Fundamentals, AI Fundamentals or Data Literacy as the team's needs grow.

Manager‑level visibility

Engagement and skill‑gain dashboards from day one. Leaders see exactly where capability is building and where it isn't, by team and by role.

Always current

Modules are refreshed continuously to reflect new tools, regulation and the rise of generative AI. You never pay for material that's gone stale.

Credibility

Why finance and consulting leaders
choose Kubicle, with confidence.

The numbers, the accreditations and the customer outcomes are all on the table, so L&D, Early Careers and Practice Leads can build the business case fast.

Learners trained
1,000,000+
G2 average rating
4.7/5
Course completion
80% · 11x industry
Years in the market
10+ years
Accreditations
CPD · CPE · NASBA
Security
ISO 27001 · GDPR
Independently Accredited

Credentials that count toward CPD.

Every course awards CPE / CPD credits via NASBA‑recognised accreditation, so time spent here counts on a CV and on the team's compliance log.

CPD, CPE, NASBA accreditation logos
Outcomes, Not Hours Watched

Skills learners apply
the same week they learn them.

These aren't aspirational numbers. They are the measured outcomes Kubicle clients report after a typical rollout, with manager‑level dashboards from day one so practice and L&D leaders can see exactly where capability is building.

The Headline

An hour back, every week.

More than 60% of Kubicle learners report saving between 30 minutes and 2 hours every week thanks to sharper data and automation skills. Time redirected to higher-value work, and a measurable productivity dividend at the team level.

60%+
save 30 mins–2 hours every week
Skills That Stick

Used every single day.

45% of Kubicle learners apply newly‑acquired skills daily, the difference between training that's watched and training that's worked.

45%
apply newly‑learned skills daily in their roles
Sharper Communication

Stronger numbers, stronger narratives.

75%+ of learners report measurable gains in both data analysis and the communication skills needed to make insights land with stakeholders.

75%+
gain stronger analysis and communication skills
What Our Partners Say
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Frequently Asked

Answers for the questions we hear most.

Still have a question? Send an enquiry and one of our learning advisors will walk you through it within a business day.

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Who is this subject designed for? +

Finance and consulting professionals who want a non‑technical introduction to app development before scoping a build. Useful for analysts, associates, managers and L&D leads, plus operations and process leads who need a working mental model of where apps fit inside the business.

Is this a hands‑on course? +

No. App Development Fundamentals is a non‑technical introduction. For hands‑on building, take Power Apps next to learn canvas and model‑driven app building. Most teams take this subject first and then move into the applied tracks.

How much time does it take? +

Roughly 1 hour of content, worth 1.0 CPE/CPD credit. Most learners complete it in a single sitting.

Do I need a technical background? +

No. The subject is pitched at finance and consulting professionals with no coding background. Concepts are explained in plain language and grounded in business examples, so you can follow along without prior development experience.

Are the credentials accredited? +

Yes. Kubicle credentials are independently accredited by CPD, CPE and NASBA. The course awards CPE/CPD credits that learners can apply toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're issued.

Will it integrate with our LMS and SSO? +

Yes. Kubicle offers off‑the‑shelf integrations with leading LMS providers and the engineering team will build a custom integration for any other system you run. SSO is supported across the board, and a Reporting API exposes engagement and completion data to your dashboards.

How is Kubicle secured? +

Kubicle is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR‑compliant, and undergoes regular third‑party penetration testing. Granular roles, SSO and audit logging are built in.

Can we get a tailored quote and pilot? +

Of course. Send an enquiry and a learning advisor will scope the rollout, recommend the right starting point for your team, and put together a pilot proposal with a tailored quote.

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Get the team app‑ready, starting from the principles.

Send a short enquiry and a learning advisor will come back within one business day with a tailored recommendation: a curriculum mapped to your team's roles, a sample pathway through App Development Fundamentals (and the applied tracks), and a quote you can take to budget. Built for teams of 5 to 100, deployable in days.

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