Native iOS and Android app for Language Programs in Canada

The CMEC Official Languages Program (OLP) mobile app is a bilingual (English-French) application built on native iOS and Android platforms. This innovative app bridges the gap between students seeking language learning opportunities and universities offering official language programs across Canada.

Impact and Benefits:

The OLP mobile app streamlines the entire application process, creating a user-centric experience for students:

– Easy Program Exploration: Students can browse universities, compare programs, and submit applications directly through the app.
– Simplified Application Management: Students can track the application process, receive updates, and manage their applications seamlessly.

Universities also benefit from a centralized platform to:

– Receive Applications: Streamline application intake from potential students.
– Connect with Students: Engage with students interested in their official language programs.
– Promote Programs: Effectively showcase their language learning offerings to a wider audience.

By enhancing accessibility and fostering cross-cultural language learning experiences for students across Canada, the CMEC OLP mobile app makes language learning opportunities more accessible than ever before.

Key areas of expertise:

– Effective Listening & Empathy: Understanding the needs of both students seeking language learning opportunities and universities offering official language programs was critical to developing a valuable app for all stakeholders. 
– Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear communication was ensured across development teams, universities, and students throughout the project lifecycle. 
– Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Streamlining the application process, managing resources, and navigating potential challenges required strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
– People & Team Management: The project management efforts for the mobile app development effectively guided and motivated the development team. 
– Organized & Time Management: Staying on track with project deadlines and ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently were critical aspects of successful project delivery. 

Description

  • Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

  • July, 2022

The bilingual CMEC Official Languages Program (OLP) mobile app, built for native iOS and Android devices, bridges the gap between students seeking language programs and Canadian universities offering them. Students can browse programs, compare options, and directly submit applications, while universities gain a centralized platform to connect with potential students and manage applications efficiently.