Programming languages1:1 mentoring

Swift Programming

Learn Swift, the safe and modern language for Apple platforms, from variables to protocols, generics and concurrency.

Level:: Beginner to intermediate
Format:: 1:1 online mentoring

Free, no-obligation chat · Affordable plans that fit your budget · Start this week

1:1 personal attentionOne mentor, one student, at your pace.
Flexible timingsSessions that fit your week and time zone.
Affordable plansPlans that fit your budget.
Practise between sessionsShort problems that build confidence.

About this course

Learn Swift Programming online

Swift is the language for building apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, and it is also used on servers. It is designed to be safe and readable, but beginners often find optionals, value types versus reference types, and protocols confusing at first.

This course follows The Swift Programming Language guide: basics and types, collections, control flow, functions and closures, enumerations, structs and classes, properties, protocols and extensions, generics, error handling, memory management with ARC, and modern concurrency with async/await.

There are no self-study lessons for Swift on MentorNxt yet (our free lessons cover Java and Python), so this course is taught through affordable 1:1 online mentoring. Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form, for a free, no-obligation chat. We will suggest a plan that fits your budget and flexible timings in your time zone, and you can start this week.

Who this course is for

Beginners who want a modern first programming language
Students taking a mobile or Apple platform course
Developers moving to Swift from Objective-C, Java, Kotlin or Python
Learners preparing to start iOS app development
Job seekers practising Swift coding questions

Outcomes

What you'll learn

Write Swift programs using constants, variables, types and optionals safely
Use arrays, sets and dictionaries and transform them with map, filter and reduce
Write functions and closures and understand capture
Model data with structs, classes and enums with associated values
Design with protocols, extensions and generics
Handle errors with throw, try and catch
Explain ARC and avoid retain cycles
Use async/await and actors for simple concurrent code

Skills you'll gain

Swift 6
Optionals
Structs and classes
Enums
Protocols
Generics
Closures
Error handling
ARC
async/await
Collections
Xcode playgrounds

Detailed syllabus

Swift Programming syllabus

Every module lists its topics and what you will be able to do. Your mentor plans sessions around them and your own goals.

Module 1
Swift basics
Values, types and the Swift way of writing code.
- Constants and variables
- Type inference and annotations
- Numbers, strings and Booleans
- String interpolation
- Tuples
- Optionals and unwrapping
- Comments and printing
By the end of this module you can
- Write small programs and run them in Xcode or a playground
- Unwrap an optional safely with if let and guard let
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 2
Operators and control flow
Making decisions and repeating work.
- Arithmetic, comparison and logical operators
- Ranges
- if and switch with pattern matching
- for-in and while loops
- guard statements
- Labelled statements
By the end of this module you can
- Write programs that branch and loop correctly
- Use switch with ranges and patterns
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 3
Collections
Storing groups of values.
- Arrays
- Sets
- Dictionaries
- Iterating and sorting
- map, filter and reduce
- Slices and ranges
- Mutability with let and var
By the end of this module you can
- Choose the right collection for a task
- Transform data with map, filter and reduce
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 4
Functions and closures
Reusable code and first-class functions.
- Parameters, labels and return values
- Default and variadic parameters
- inout parameters
- Function types
- Closure syntax and trailing closures
- Capturing values
- Escaping closures
By the end of this module you can
- Write clear functions with good argument labels
- Pass closures to higher-order functions
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 5
Enumerations
Modelling choices.
- Cases and raw values
- Associated values
- Pattern matching on enums
- Recursive enums
- CaseIterable
- Optional as an enum
By the end of this module you can
- Model a state or result with an enum
- Switch exhaustively over its cases
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 6
Structs and classes
Value types and reference types.
- Defining structs and classes
- Properties: stored, computed and lazy
- Property observers
- Initialisers
- Value versus reference semantics
- Methods and mutating
- Access control
By the end of this module you can
- Explain the difference between a struct and a class
- Design a small type with validated properties
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 7
Inheritance and protocols
Sharing behaviour.
- Subclassing and overriding
- Protocols and conformance
- Protocol extensions
- Protocol-oriented design
- Delegation
- Codable, Equatable and Hashable
- Extensions
By the end of this module you can
- Design flexible code with protocols
- Make a type Codable and Equatable
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 8
Generics and advanced types
Writing code that works for many types.
- Generic functions and types
- Type constraints
- Associated types
- some and any
- Opaque types overview
- Property wrappers overview
By the end of this module you can
- Write a generic function or type with constraints
- Explain some versus any in simple words
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 9
Error handling in depth
Dealing with things that can go wrong.
- Throwing and catching errors
- try, try? and try!
- Custom error types
- Result type
- Optional chaining and nil coalescing
- Defer
By the end of this module you can
- Throw and handle custom errors
- Choose between optionals and errors
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 10
Memory management
How Swift cleans up.
- Automatic Reference Counting
- Strong, weak and unowned references
- Retain cycles
- Capture lists in closures
- Value types and copy on write
By the end of this module you can
- Spot and fix a retain cycle
- Explain how ARC frees objects
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 11
Modern concurrency
Async code without callbacks.
- async and await
- Task and structured concurrency
- Task groups
- Actors and isolation
- Sendable and the main actor
- AsyncSequence overview
By the end of this module you can
- Write async functions and call them with await
- Protect shared state with an actor
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 12
Testing and practice
Checking your code and solving problems.
- Swift Testing and XCTest
- Writing unit tests
- Swift Package Manager
- Code style and documentation comments
- Solving small problems in Swift
- Next steps: SwiftUI and server-side Swift
By the end of this module you can
- Write unit tests for your own functions
- Create and use a Swift package
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions

Ways to learn

How you can learn Swift Programming

Swift Programming mentor, 1:1 online

A mentor who knows this course plans sessions around your goal, explains each idea with fresh examples and checks your understanding. Personal attention, flexible timings in your time zone and affordable plans that fit your budget.

Talk to our team

How it works

Your learning journey

Four simple steps to start Swift Programming with a mentor. A real person replies to you; there is no booking system.

Step 1: Talk to us
Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form. The first chat is free, with no obligation.
Step 2: Get your plan
We listen to your goal, level and deadlines, then suggest a plan that fits your budget and timings.
Step 3: Learn with your mentor
Online 1:1 sessions with a mentor who knows your course, explains clearly and checks your understanding.
Step 4: Practise & track progress
Keep going between sessions with practice, and watch your confidence grow week by week.

Learn by doing

Projects and practice

Command-line contact book
Store contacts in a dictionary, search and sort them, and save them to a JSON file with Codable.
Shape protocol demo
Model several types with a shared protocol and extensions, then process them in a generic function.
Bank account with errors
Build accounts with custom errors for overdrafts and test them with unit tests.
Async data fetcher
Fetch and decode JSON from a public API with async/await and handle failures.

Your progress

What you'll be able to do

Milestones from the start, middle and end of the syllabus.

Write small programs and run them in Xcode or a playground
Early on
Design flexible code with protocols
Halfway
Write unit tests for your own functions
By the end

FAQs

Swift Programming: frequently asked questions

Is there a self-study option for Swift?

Not yet. MentorNxt's free self-study lessons cover only Java and Python today, so Swift is taught through 1:1 mentoring. Your mentor plans sessions around your goals, explains each idea with short examples and reviews your work with you at your pace.

Do I need a Mac to learn Swift?

Not to learn the language. Swift runs on Windows and Linux too, and online tools can run small programs. A Mac with Xcode is needed for building iPhone and Mac apps.

Should I learn Swift or go straight to iOS app development?

If you are new to programming, learn the language first so apps make more sense. If you already code, you can move to our iOS course sooner. Your mentor can mix both.

Which Swift version do you teach?

The current Swift release, including modern features like async/await and actors. If your course uses an older version, your mentor will point out the differences.

Can a mentor help with my college project or assignment?

Yes. Mentors explain concepts, review your design and help you debug your own code. They never complete graded work or projects for you.

How much does mentoring cost?

1:1 mentoring is personal online tutoring and is affordable, with plans that fit your budget. Tell us your goal and how often you would like sessions, and our team will suggest an option that works for you in a free, no-obligation chat.

How do I get started?

Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form on this page. Our team replies, talks through your goal and level, and arranges a mentor at flexible timings in your time zone. You can start this week.

Free, no-obligation chat

Talk to our team about Swift Programming

Tell us what you need. Our support team replies within one working day, by email or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer, and arranges your mentor.

Prefer to talk first?

Message the support team directly. We usually reply the same day.

Chat on WhatsApp Email us

Our mentors teach and explain. They never complete graded work, tests or assessments for students.

Keep going

Syllabus references

Last reviewed9 November 2026

Ready to start Swift Programming?

Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form. Our team replies with a plan that fits your goal and budget, and you can start this week.

Fill in the short form

WhatsApp Email us

Talk to us about a mentor

WhatsApp Email us

Learn Swift Programming online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Swift Programming syllabus

Swift basics

Operators and control flow

Collections

Functions and closures

Enumerations

Structs and classes

Inheritance and protocols

Generics and advanced types

Error handling in depth

Memory management

Modern concurrency

Testing and practice

How you can learn Swift Programming

Swift Programming mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Command-line contact book

Shape protocol demo

Bank account with errors

Async data fetcher

What you'll be able to do

Swift Programming: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Swift Programming

Related courses

iOS App Development with Swift

Kotlin Programming

Object-Oriented Programming

Programming for Beginners

Flutter and Dart

Syllabus references

Ready to start Swift Programming?

Learn Swift Programming online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Swift Programming syllabus

Swift basics

Operators and control flow

Collections

Functions and closures

Enumerations

Structs and classes

Inheritance and protocols

Generics and advanced types

Error handling in depth

Memory management

Modern concurrency

Testing and practice

How you can learn Swift Programming

Swift Programming mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Command-line contact book

Shape protocol demo

Bank account with errors

Async data fetcher

What you'll be able to do

Swift Programming: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Swift Programming

Related courses

iOS App Development with Swift

Kotlin Programming

Object-Oriented Programming

Programming for Beginners

Flutter and Dart

Syllabus references

Ready to start Swift Programming?