Training Electron - Create cross-platform desktop apps in JS

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: OXR496
10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this Electron training, 75% of web developers miss freelance opportunities in desktop apps, wasting 200h/year on complex native stacks like Qt or Swift.

  • Your projects remain limited to web/mobile, missing 40% of the desktop SaaS market (source Statista 2023).

  • Risk of critical bugs in self-learning: 60% of apps fail at packaging.

  • Lose clients to competitors mastering Electron (VS Code, Discord).

  • Invest 35h to double your revenue via cross-platform apps ready in days, not months.

Imed BEN AMOR, Learni trainer · Development expert
Imed BEN AMOR

Learni trainer · Development expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Electron training objectives

  • Discover the fundamentals of Electron for desktop apps
  • Install and configure a development environment
  • Create windows and manage user events
  • Integrate Node.js with secure native modules
  • Package and distribute cross-platform applications
  • Debug and optimize app performance
  • Build a concrete project ready for deployment

Electron curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Electron: basics and installation (npm, yarn)

Dive into Electron by installing the environment via npm or yarn, create your first hello world project, explore the BrowserProcess and RendererProcess architecture, complete simple exercises to launch a basic app, test on Windows, Mac and Linux, and produce a functional deliverable that motivates you to continue.

Module 2 : Window management and events: IPC, menus (Electron APIs)

Master window creation with BrowserWindow, configure native menus and tray icons, manage IPC communications between processes, practice interactive exercises on keyboard and mouse events, integrate modal dialogs, and generate an app prototype with smooth navigation that impresses with its simplicity.

Module 3 : Node.js integration: native modules and security (contextBridge)

Leverage Node.js in Electron to access the filesystem and system APIs, secure with contextBridge and preload scripts, complete exercises on fs, path and child_process, test concrete cases like file reading, and produce a secure deliverable that demonstrates the power of hybrid JS/Node.

Module 4 : Advanced UI/UX: autoUpdate, notifications (electron-updater)

Enhance your app with native notifications and auto-updates via electron-updater, customize the UI with advanced CSS/HTML, practice real-world cases like a task manager, optimize GPU-accelerated rendering, and deploy a prototype that auto-updates, captivating with its professionalism.

Module 5 : Packaging and deployment: electron-builder, distribution

Package your app into .exe, .dmg, .deb with electron-builder, sign builds for stores, test cross-platform installers, analyze crash reporter logs, complete a full final project, and obtain distribution-ready files that turn your ideas into viable market apps.

How Electron skills are assessed

  • Daily interactive quizzes on key concepts
  • Graded practical exercises with immediate feedback
  • Final project evaluated on Qualiopi criteria
  • Certified training completion certificate

How the Electron course is taught

  • 70% hands-on with real exercises and use cases
  • Replay videos accessible for 12 months post-training
  • Interactive teaching support via Zoom and Slack

Electron training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Electron - Create cross-platform desktop apps in JS 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 Training Electron - Create cross-platform desktop apps in JS 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 Training Electron - Create cross-platform desktop apps in JS 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 Electron 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

Electron: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Electron training?+
Hands-on work runs on npm, yarn, electron APIs, contextBridge and electron-updater. Those tools come from the Electron program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Electron training?+
They can discover the fundamentals of Electron for desktop apps, install and configure a development environment and create windows and manage user events. Those are the stated objectives of the Electron program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Electron program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Electron: basics and installation (npm, yarn). Day 2: Window management and events: IPC, menus (Electron APIs). Day 3: Node.js integration: native modules and security (contextBridge). Day 4: Advanced UI/UX: autoUpdate, notifications (electron-updater). Day 5: Packaging and deployment: electron-builder, distribution. The Electron program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Electron training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on key concepts, graded practical exercises with immediate feedback and final project evaluated on Qualiopi criteria. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Electron program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Electron training cost per participant?+
Electron training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 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 Electron training take?+
5 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 Electron 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 Electron training?+
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript ES6+ and Node.js.
Is a certificate issued after Electron 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 Electron 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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