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Digital Innovation and Transformation

Low-Code App Development for Business Teams

Low-code platforms allow business professionals to build apps, workflows and forms without traditional programming. This course shows participants how to design and build practical business applications using low-code tools, connect data sources, automate approvals and create simple dashboards, while following governance and security practices agreed with IT. Through hands-on labs, participants build a working application that solves a real business problem and learn how to manage citizen development responsibly across the organisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Business teams often wait months for IT to build simple tools, and spreadsheets and email are used instead. Low-code development empowers you to create secure, maintainable solutions quickly, while giving IT the governance it needs. This course gives you practical skills to build your first applications with confidence.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course is hands-on, with guided labs, solution design workshops, demonstrations of common low-code platforms, governance discussions and a capstone build project.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the benefits and limits of low-code development
  • Design a business application from requirements
  • Build apps with forms, data connections and business logic
  • Automate workflows, approvals and notifications
  • Create simple reports and dashboards
  • Apply governance, security and maintenance practices
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Business analysts and process owners
  • Operations, finance and HR professionals
  • Team leaders who manage manual processes
  • IT professionals supporting citizen developers
  • Digital transformation champions
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Low-code application design
  • Data modelling basics
  • Workflow automation
  • User experience design
  • Citizen development governance
  • Solution testing
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Introduction to Low-Code

  1. 09:00–09:54What low-code and no-code platforms can do
  2. 09:54–10:48Choosing suitable use cases
  3. 10:48–11:00Citizen development and the role of IT
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Citizen development and the role of IT (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Overview of leading low-code platforms
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Selecting a business problem to solve

Day 2Designing Business Apps

  1. 09:00–09:54Gathering requirements and defining users
  2. 09:54–10:48Designing data structures and tables
  3. 10:48–11:00Screen design and user experience basics
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Screen design and user experience basics (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Prototyping and feedback
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Designing the app and data model

Day 3Building the Application

  1. 09:00–09:54Forms, galleries and navigation
  2. 09:54–10:48Connecting to data sources
  3. 10:48–11:00Formulas and business logic
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Formulas and business logic (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Testing and debugging
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Building the core application

Day 4Automating Workflows

  1. 09:00–09:54Triggers, actions and approvals
  2. 09:54–10:48Notifications and integration with email and collaboration tools
  3. 10:48–11:00Error handling and logging
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Error handling and logging (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Simple reports and dashboards
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Adding automated workflows

Day 5Governance and Deployment

  1. 09:00–09:54Security, permissions and data protection
  2. 09:54–10:48Environments, version control and documentation
  3. 10:48–11:00Supporting and maintaining apps
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Supporting and maintaining apps (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Scaling citizen development safely
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Presenting the completed application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Barcelona 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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Rome 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Cape Town 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Cape Town 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Rome 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Vienna 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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