Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: RGF690
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of Electron for cross-platform desktop applications, web developers lose an average of 3 to 5 months per project rewriting code for Windows, Mac and Linux.

  • Each compatibility error costs a company 25 000 €, with 40 % of incidents tied to unsuitable frameworks.

  • Result: 60 % of integrators stagnate in their careers, missing freelance contracts at 80 €/h and letting competitors capture 70 % of the desktop market.

  • Each month without these skills exposes your business to rapid obsolescence.

Célian Lebacle, Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert
Célian Lebacle

Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert

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Cross-Platform Desktop Applications training objectives

  • Understand the fundamental principles of Electron and its architecture.
  • Create a cross-platform desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux) using web technologies.
  • Master the integration of native OS APIs with Electron.
  • Deploy and distribute an Electron application effectively.
  • Optimize the security and performance of an Electron application.

Program

Cross-Platform Desktop Applications curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Electron and First Steps

Introduction to Electron: origins, use cases, architecture (Main/Renderer process). Installation of the development environment, creation of the first application. Window manipulation, menus, and basics of the Electron app lifecycle. Practical work: build a simple calculator in Electron.

Module 2 : Advanced System Interaction & UI/UX Design

Advanced window and dialog management, native notifications, file system management via the integrated Node.js API. Deepen inter-process communication (IPC). Integrate UI frameworks like React or Vue with Electron. Best practices for UX in desktop applications. Practical exercises: create a simplified file manager in Electron.

Module 3 : Security, Packaging & Distribution

Security optimization (remote content, sandboxing, permission management). Application size reduction, dependency management. Packaging with Electron Builder/Forge for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Application signing and publishing. Maintenance, automatic updates, and version management. Final workshop: deployment of a complete application.

How Cross-Platform Desktop Applications skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz on Electron architecture and security practices.
  • Continuous practical exercises developed step by step.
  • Presentation and deployment of a red thread project at the end of the training.

How the Cross-Platform Desktop Applications course is taught

  • Interactive courses with live demonstrations.
  • Practical exercises on each module.
  • Red thread project to apply the learning.
  • Downloadable educational resources.

Cross-Platform Desktop Applications training: access and practical arrangements

The Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Cross-Platform Desktop Applications training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Cross-Platform Desktop Applications: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training?+
They can understand the fundamental principles of Electron and its architecture, create a cross-platform desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux) using web technologies and master the integration of native OS APIs with Electron. Those are the stated objectives of the Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Electron and First Steps. Day 2: Advanced System Interaction & UI/UX Design. Day 3: Security, Packaging & Distribution. The Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz on Electron architecture and security practices, continuous practical exercises developed step by step and presentation and deployment of a red thread project at the end of the training. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training cost per participant?+
Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training?+
Basic proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Knowledge of Node.js recommended.
Is a certificate issued after Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Creating Cross-Platform Desktop Applications with Electron: Complete Training training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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