Real-world Projects With Django And Postgresql Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The Real-World Projects with Django and PostgreSQL Training Course is designed for developers and tech professionals who are ready to transform their Django skills into tangible, industry-relevant applications. Leveraging Django’s powerful backend capabilities alongside the reliability and scalability of PostgreSQL, this immersive course equips learners to develop robust, production-ready web applications with real-world use cases. Participants gain critical experience in system design, deployment workflows, ORM optimization, authentication systems, and integrating APIs for modern web solutions.
This training offers hands-on exposure through project-based learning focused on practical scenarios such as e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, data dashboards, and secure user portals. With a strong emphasis on software architecture, relational data modeling, and deployment readiness, this course is ideal for professionals aiming to build full-stack Django apps that meet modern performance and security standards.
Target Audience
- Full-Stack Developers building scalable web applications
- Backend Engineers focusing on Python and relational databases
- DevOps practitioners deploying Django applications
- Software Engineers transitioning to Django and PostgreSQL stacks
- IT Professionals maintaining enterprise-level Python web systems
- Technical Team Leads overseeing Django-based products
- Computer Science graduates seeking real-world development experience
Course Objectives
- Understand Django’s architecture and project structuring for production
- Model complex relational data using PostgreSQL and Django ORM
- Implement user authentication, permissions, and role-based access
- Build dynamic web interfaces with Django templates and views
- Develop scalable APIs using Django REST Framework
- Optimize database queries and implement indexing strategies
- Integrate third-party APIs and asynchronous task queues
- Manage application environments with Docker and Git version control
- Deploy Django applications securely using modern deployment stacks
- Build and present real-world projects aligned with industry practices
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Project Architecture and Django Best Practices
- Setting up reusable Django project structures
- Environment configuration and settings management
- MVC in Django: views, models, and templates
- Directory layout and modularization techniques
- Managing static and media files
Module 2: Database Modeling and PostgreSQL Integration
- Connecting Django to PostgreSQL with psycopg2
- Designing normalized relational schemas
- Using migrations and schema versioning
- PostgreSQL advanced field types and indexing
- Secure data storage and sanitization
Module 3: User Management and Authentication Systems
- Building custom user models and profiles
- Implementing login, logout, password reset flows
- Group-based and role-based permission systems
- Integrating social login (OAuth) with Google and GitHub
- Protecting routes and views using decorators
Module 4: Django Views, Templates, and Routing
- Class-based vs function-based views
- URL routing and reverse URL resolution
- Template inheritance and dynamic rendering
- Handling form submissions and CSRF protection
- Creating dynamic dashboards and reports
Module 5: API Development with Django REST Framework
- Serializers, viewsets, and routers
- Token and session-based authentication
- Pagination, filtering, and query optimization
- Versioning and throttling strategies
- Testing APIs with Postman and automated tests
Module 6: Working with External APIs and Webhooks
- Integrating payment gateways and messaging APIs
- Receiving and validating webhook data
- Using requests and third-party packages securely
- Asynchronous communication and signals
- Rate limiting and error handling
Module 7: Asynchronous Tasks and Background Processing
- Setting up Celery with Redis for task queues
- Running background jobs (email, reports, cleanup)
- Scheduling periodic tasks with Django-celery-beat
- Monitoring tasks and retries
- Logging and audit trails for async operations
Module 8: Frontend Integration and UX Enhancements
- Using Django with modern frontend tools (HTMX, Alpine.js)
- Creating responsive templates with Bootstrap
- Adding interactivity with JavaScript and AJAX
- Rendering charts and graphs with Chart.js
- Enhancing UX with form validations and modals
Module 9: Dockerizing and Version Control
- Creating Dockerfiles and docker-compose setups
- Managing development vs production environments
- Using environment variables and secrets securely
- Git workflows, branching strategies, and GitHub Actions
- Container orchestration with Docker Compose
Module 10: Secure Deployment and Server Configuration
- Preparing Django apps for production
- Hosting with platforms like Heroku, DigitalOcean, or GCP
- Configuring Gunicorn, Nginx, and SSL certificates
- Handling environment variables and secrets in production
- Monitoring uptime, error logs, and performance
Module 11: Performance Optimization and Query Tuning
- Profiling slow views and queries
- Indexing strategies for large datasets
- Caching strategies using Redis or Memcached
- Efficient pagination and lazy loading
- Optimizing static file handling and image delivery
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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