Android App Development With Jetpack Compose Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The Android App Development with Jetpack Compose Training Course is a cutting-edge program tailored for developers and mobile engineers eager to build modern, native Android applications using Google’s powerful UI toolkit, Jetpack Compose. With the shift toward declarative UI development, this course empowers participants to streamline UI design, reduce boilerplate code, and deliver fast, dynamic, and intuitive user experiences across Android devices. Jetpack Compose revolutionizes Android app development by simplifying state management, UI updates, and integration with modern development tools.
This course provides hands-on, real-world training in building scalable, testable, and maintainable Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Participants will explore advanced UI principles, responsive layouts, state handling, architectural best practices, and API integration—all critical for producing high-performance Android apps that meet today's mobile-first standards. Whether you're building apps from scratch or migrating legacy XML UIs, this course gives you the tools to master the future of Android development.
Target Audience
- Mobile app developers transitioning to Jetpack Compose
- Kotlin programmers seeking to deepen their Android expertise
- UI/UX engineers aiming for responsive native interfaces
- Full-stack developers incorporating Android clients
- Teams modernizing legacy Android apps
- Product engineers focused on Android user experiences
- Professionals preparing for advanced Android certifications
Course Objectives
- Understand the core concepts and benefits of Jetpack Compose
- Build responsive and adaptive UI using composable functions
- Implement effective state management in Compose applications
- Integrate Jetpack Compose with Android architecture components
- Connect UI to real-time data through ViewModels and LiveData
- Build custom composables and reusable UI components
- Work with navigation, theming, and animations in Compose
- Test and debug Jetpack Compose applications efficiently
- Deploy modern Android apps using best DevOps practices
- Apply modern UI/UX patterns for Android application design
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to Jetpack Compose and Modern Android
- Evolution from XML to declarative UI
- Benefits of Jetpack Compose over traditional Android Views
- Project setup with Kotlin and Compose libraries
- Compose preview tools and real-time editing
- Building the first composable layout
Module 2: Composable Functions and Layout Structures
- Understanding composable functions and annotations
- UI structure with Column, Row, Box, and ConstraintLayout
- Using modifiers for styling, spacing, and alignment
- Handling screen orientation and responsive UI
- Creating reusable UI building blocks
Module 3: State Management in Compose
- Managing recomposition and remember keyword
- Using MutableState and derivedStateOf
- Integration with ViewModel and lifecycle-aware state
- State hoisting and event callbacks
- UI updates based on reactive data sources
Module 4: Navigation and Screen Management
- Introduction to Jetpack Navigation Compose
- Defining navigation graphs and destinations
- Passing data between screens safely
- Bottom navigation and drawer navigation patterns
- Back stack and deep linking handling
Module 5: Theming, Styling, and Material Design
- Material Design integration with Compose
- Customizing themes, typography, and colors
- Dark mode support and adaptive theming
- Elevation, surfaces, and shape styling
- Building cohesive and branded UI
Module 6: Advanced User Interactions and Animations
- Gesture detection and pointer input
- Click, drag, and swipe interactions
- Compose animation APIs: animate*AsState, Crossfade, etc.
- Building transition animations between screens
- Animating lists and user feedback
Module 7: Lists and Performance Optimization
- Working with LazyColumn and LazyRow
- Efficient rendering of large data sets
- Item keys and caching strategies
- Scroll behavior and pagination
- Improving Compose performance metrics
Module 8: Working with Data, APIs, and Persistence
- Fetching data from REST APIs using Retrofit
- Handling network responses with Kotlin Coroutines
- Displaying dynamic data with Compose UI
- Local data storage with Room and DataStore
- Real-time data updates and UI sync
Module 9: Testing Compose Applications
- Writing UI tests with Compose Test APIs
- Unit testing composables
- Snapshot testing and semantics
- Test automation and CI/CD integration
- Debugging layout and performance
Module 10: Integrating Compose with Legacy Code
- Embedding Compose into existing Android XML apps
- Combining Views and Compose safely
- Migrating legacy UI to Compose gradually
- Handling interoperability and lifecycle issues
- Strategies for long-term migration plans
Module 11: Deployment and Play Store Readiness
- Preparing for app release: signing and packaging
- Managing app bundles and multi-device testing
- Publishing to Google Play Console
- App optimization and crash reporting
- User feedback, analytics, and release management
Module 12: Capstone Project – Build a Modern Android App
- Planning and wireframing the app architecture
- UI design using Jetpack Compose best practices
- Integrating APIs and real-time data
- Implementing navigation and user flows
- Final project presentation and peer feedback
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $5500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $4500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $4500 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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