Jamstack Development With Gatsby And Netlify Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The JAMstack Development with Gatsby and Netlify Training Course is tailored for web developers and digital architects aiming to build high-performance, secure, and scalable websites and applications using cutting-edge JAMstack architecture. With the explosion of static site generators, headless CMS, and serverless workflows, mastering the JAMstack approach is essential for developers looking to modernize front-end delivery, optimize user experiences, and eliminate the complexity of traditional monolithic web apps.
This course offers a hands-on deep dive into JAMstack principles, emphasizing seamless integration of Gatsby for blazing-fast frontend development and Netlify for automated deployment, serverless functions, and continuous integration. Learners will gain actionable skills in React-based site generation, API connections, CI/CD pipelines, dynamic content rendering, and web performance optimization—empowering them to deliver future-ready digital solutions.
Target Audience
- Front-End Web Developers
- Full-Stack Engineers transitioning to modern stacks
- DevOps Professionals implementing serverless workflows
- Technical Project Leads and Digital Architects
- Static Site Designers and Marketers
- Developers using Headless CMS platforms
- Freelancers and Agencies delivering client websites
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of JAMstack architecture
- Build static and dynamic web applications with Gatsby
- Integrate headless CMS and external APIs
- Automate deployments using Netlify’s build tools
- Implement serverless functions and authentication
- Optimize performance, SEO, and user experience
- Enable continuous integration and automated workflows
- Learn best practices for scalability and security
- Customize and extend Gatsby with plugins and themes
- Develop and deploy a production-grade JAMstack project
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to JAMstack and Modern Web Architecture
- JAMstack fundamentals and benefits
- Differences between monolithic and decoupled stacks
- Use cases and adoption trends
- Core components: JavaScript, APIs, Markup
- Choosing the right tools for your project
Module 2: Getting Started with Gatsby Framework
- Installing and configuring Gatsby CLI
- Gatsby folder structure and project anatomy
- Creating pages and linking routes
- JSX and React integration
- Using GraphQL for data queries
Module 3: Styling and Component Design
- CSS Modules, Styled Components, and Tailwind CSS
- Building reusable components
- Managing layouts and page templates
- Responsive and accessible design practices
- Theming with Gatsby plugins
Module 4: Content Sourcing with Headless CMS
- Integrating Contentful, Sanity, or Strapi
- Connecting GraphQL with CMS content
- Creating dynamic pages from external data
- Managing markdown and MDX content
- CMS-driven content workflows
Module 5: Deploying and Hosting with Netlify
- Connecting GitHub repo to Netlify
- Configuring build settings and environment variables
- Setting up Netlify CLI and site previews
- Using Netlify Identity and Forms
- Deploying staging and production environments
Module 6: Working with APIs and Third-Party Services
- Fetching data from REST and GraphQL APIs
- Using Axios and Fetch for data calls
- Integrating analytics, maps, and social feeds
- Securing API keys and environment secrets
- Handling asynchronous content rendering
Module 7: Serverless Functions and Backend Logic
- Creating and deploying Netlify Functions
- Writing serverless logic in JavaScript
- Form processing, emails, and external APIs
- Authentication and user management
- Scheduling and background jobs
Module 8: Performance Optimization and SEO
- Image optimization with Gatsby Image
- Lazy loading and code splitting
- Lighthouse audits and Core Web Vitals
- Meta tags and structured data
- Sitemap and robots.txt generation
Module 9: Plugin Ecosystem and Theme Integration
- Exploring Gatsby’s plugin directory
- Installing and configuring plugins
- Using starters and themes for faster builds
- Custom plugin development basics
- Community-contributed tools and utilities
Module 10: Continuous Deployment and CI/CD Pipelines
- Webhooks and build triggers
- Branch-based deployment and preview URLs
- Integrating GitHub Actions with Netlify
- Rollbacks and version control strategies
- Notifications and deployment logs
Module 11: Authentication and User Personalization
- Netlify Identity configuration
- Managing user roles and permissions
- Adding gated content and login flows
- Storing user metadata and session state
- Personalizing content dynamically
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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