Training Headless CMS - Developing High-Performance Decoupled Sites

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  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: QGF610
10 people max.
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Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of Headless CMS, 68% of traditional PHP sites suffer from load times exceeding 3 seconds, driving a 40% visitor abandonment rate according to Google.

  • Companies then lose up to 25% of potential revenue from lack of agility and scalability, with maintenance costs multiplied by 3 versus obsolete monolithic architectures.

  • Your career stagnates against headless-ready competitors, risking obsolescence in 2 years in a market where 75% of new e-commerce projects demand decoupled backends.

  • Invest now to secure performance, innovation, and competitive edge.

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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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

Learning objectives

  • Master headless CMS architectures in PHP for professional decoupled applications
  • Develop robust APIs with Laravel and Symfony in a certifying context
  • Implement scalable headless backends for innovative enterprises
  • Integrate modern frontends via protocols like GraphQL
  • Optimize performance and security of headless CMS in production
  • Acquire practical skills for rapid team deployments

Program

Module 1Headless CMS Fundamentals: PHP Principles, REST APIs, and Laravel Tools (Data Modeling)

Discover the basics of headless CMS with PHP through practical workshops on Laravel, set up a complete development environment, model flexible data schemas with Eloquent, build your first secure API endpoints, test real-time queries with Postman, and analyze real business cases of companies that migrated to decoupled architectures for greater agility.

Module 2Advanced Headless CMS Development: Symfony for GraphQL APIs and Authentication (Secure Integrations)

Dive into Symfony to enhance your Headless CMS, implement GraphQL with Overblog, configure advanced JWT authentication, manage complex entity relationships, develop custom resolvers, integrate middlewares for security, and complete exercises on real enterprise datasets, producing a fully operational and scalable API prototype.

Module 3Headless CMS Frontend Integration: Connecting PHP Backends to React/Vue (Dynamic Components)

Connect your PHP headless backends to modern frontends, use Axios and Apollo Client to fetch data, build reactive React components powered by Laravel APIs, implement SSR with Nuxt.js on Symfony endpoints, optimize queries to minimize latency, test end-to-end workflows, and generate a fully functional decoupled site with deployable assets.

Module 4Headless CMS Deployment and Optimization: Docker, CI/CD, and PHP Monitoring (Live Production)

Prepare your PHP Headless CMS for production, containerize with Docker and Docker Compose, set up CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for Laravel/Symfony, implement monitoring with New Relic, optimize performance via Redis caching, secure against common vulnerabilities, and deploy a complete project on a cloud provider, delivering an enterprise-ready MVP.

Evaluation method

  • Daily interactive quizzes on headless CMS concepts
  • Final project: development of a complete PHP headless CMS
  • Trainer evaluation via code review and deployment

Learning method

  • Learning through concrete projects inspired by real business cases
  • Supervised hands-on exercises in small groups of max 10
  • Code studies of open-source Laravel and Symfony adapted to headless
  • Personalized pedagogical support with immediate feedback

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Headless CMS - Developing High-Performance Decoupled Sites 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 Headless CMS - Developing High-Performance Decoupled Sites 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 Headless CMS - Developing High-Performance Decoupled Sites 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

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

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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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
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Headless CMS training?+
Hands-on work runs on data Modeling, secure Integrations, dynamic Components and live Production. Those tools come from the Headless CMS program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Headless CMS training?+
They can master headless CMS architectures in PHP for professional decoupled applications, develop robust APIs with Laravel and Symfony in a certifying context and implement scalable headless backends for innovative enterprises. Those are the stated objectives of the Headless CMS program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Headless CMS program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Headless CMS Fundamentals: PHP Principles, REST APIs, and Laravel Tools (Data Modeling). Day 2: Advanced Headless CMS Development: Symfony for GraphQL APIs and Authentication (Secure Integrations). Day 3: Headless CMS Frontend Integration: Connecting PHP Backends to React/Vue (Dynamic Components). Day 4: Headless CMS Deployment and Optimization: Docker, CI/CD, and PHP Monitoring (Live Production). The Headless CMS program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Headless CMS training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on headless CMS concepts, final project: development of a complete PHP headless CMS and trainer evaluation via code review and deployment. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Headless CMS program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Headless CMS training cost per participant?+
Headless CMS training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.
How long does Headless CMS training take?+
4 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 Headless CMS 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 Headless CMS training?+
Solid knowledge of object-oriented PHP, mastery of REST APIs, basics in JavaScript and frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.
Is a certificate issued after Headless CMS 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.
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