Android development training teaches developers to build, test and publish modern Android apps using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and Android Studio. It covers app architecture and lifecycle, APIs and local data, background work, testing, debugging and release readiness, ending with a capstone. Bodhih runs it as a 5-day hands-on program, in person or live virtual.
- Standard duration: 5-days, customisable to your needs
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: android development training as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Last reviewed by Siddharthan VGJ, Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru
Android deep dive
Program Overview:
This training focuses on core android development program, testing the android apps and working with API’s, it will also focus on understanding of android development tools and learning and designing applications.
Training Duration:
5-days Instructor Led Training
Target Audience:
Mobile and Android developers, programmers
Training Prerequisite:
Participants should be familiar with programming language.
Training Outcome:
- Practical Approach
- Hands on training session
- Real time project and case studies
- 24/7 support
What participants will be able to do
Write idiomatic Kotlin
Developers use Kotlin features such as null safety, data classes, extension functions and coroutines with confidence.
Build declarative UIs with Jetpack Compose
Participants create responsive screens with composables, state and Material Design components.
Structure apps for maintainability
Teams apply a layered architecture with ViewModels, repositories and unidirectional data flow.
Integrate APIs and local storage
Developers consume REST APIs, handle JSON, and persist data with Room and DataStore.
Test apps properly
Participants write unit tests and UI tests and understand what to test at each layer.
Prepare apps for release
Teams learn build variants, app signing, performance checks and the Play Console release flow.
Who should attend
- Java or Kotlin developers moving into Android app development
- Existing Android developers updating from XML layouts to Jetpack Compose
- Mobile teams standardising architecture and testing across apps
- Backend or web developers who need to contribute to a mobile product
- QA engineers who test Android apps and want to understand how they are built
Recommended program outline
Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis.
01Kotlin for AndroidModule 1 · Day 1+
- Kotlin syntax, null safety, data and sealed classes
- Collections, lambdas and extension functions
- Introduction to coroutines and Flow for asynchronous work
- Setting up Android Studio, Gradle and emulators
02Building UIs with Jetpack ComposeModule 2 · Day 2+
- Composables, modifiers, layouts and theming with Material Design
- State, recomposition and state hoisting
- Lists, navigation between screens and handling user input
03App architecture and lifecycleModule 3 · Day 3 (first half)+
- Activity and composable lifecycles explained
- ViewModel, repository pattern and unidirectional data flow
- Dependency injection concepts with Hilt
04Networking, APIs and local dataModule 4 · Day 3 (second half) and Day 4+
- Calling REST APIs with Retrofit and parsing JSON
- Error handling, loading states and offline behaviour
- Local persistence with Room and DataStore
- Background work with WorkManager
05Testing and debuggingModule 5 · Day 4+
- Unit testing ViewModels and repositories
- Compose UI tests and instrumented tests
- Using the debugger, Logcat and profiling tools
06Release readiness and capstoneModule 6 · Day 5+
- Build variants, app signing and release builds
- Permissions, security basics and privacy considerations
- Capstone app built end to end with trainer review
Sample training plan: 5-day hands-on design
This five-day lab takes developers from Kotlin fundamentals to a tested, release-ready Android app. Every day adds a layer to one capstone: a field service job tracker used by technicians of a fictional appliance company. Participants write idiomatic Kotlin, build screens in Jetpack Compose, structure the app with ViewModels and repositories, call a REST API, cache data offline with Room, write unit and UI tests, and prepare a signed release build. About four-fifths of the time is spent coding.
Participants can write idiomatic Kotlin for the capstone's data layer and run asynchronous code with coroutines.
- 09:30–10:00Bug bounty warm-upEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Kotlin essentials labHands-on lab
- 11:15–12:15Collections and lambdas drillSkill drill
- 12:15–13:00Coroutines explained with a timerConcept burst
- 13:45–15:00Flow for live updatesHands-on lab
- 15:15–16:45Project set-up sprintBuild sprint
- 16:45–17:30Code review circleReflection
Participants can build the capstone's main screens in Compose with state, lists, navigation and theming.
- 09:30–10:00Sketch the screensEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00First composablesDemo & practice
- 11:15–12:15State and recompositionHands-on lab
- 12:15–13:00Lists that scroll smoothlySkill drill
- 13:45–15:00Navigation between screensHands-on lab
- 15:15–16:45UI build sprintBuild sprint
- 16:45–17:30Compose retrospectiveReflection
Participants can structure the app with ViewModels, repositories and dependency injection and fetch live data from an API.
- 09:30–10:00Rotate and break itEnergiser
- 10:00–10:30Lifecycles and data flowConcept burst
- 10:30–11:00ViewModel refactorHands-on lab
- 11:15–12:15Repositories and dependency injectionDemo & practice
- 12:15–13:00Architecture reviewPeer coaching
- 13:45–15:00Calling the jobs APIHands-on lab
- 15:15–16:45Chaos network challengeGroup challenge
- 16:45–17:30Architecture journalReflection
Participants can make the app work offline, run background sync and test each layer.
- 09:30–10:00The basement testEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Room database labHands-on lab
- 11:15–12:15Background sync with WorkManagerDemo & practice
- 12:15–13:00What to test whereConcept burst
- 13:45–15:00Unit and UI testing labHands-on lab
- 15:15–16:45Debug and profile clinicCase clinic
- 16:45–17:30Capstone checklistReflection
Participants can prepare a secure, signed release build and present a complete capstone app for review.
- 09:30–10:00Permission or not?Energiser
- 10:00–11:00Security and privacy passHands-on lab
- 11:15–12:15Build variants and signingDemo & practice
- 12:15–13:00Final build sprintBuild sprint
- 13:45–15:15Capstone showcase and code reviewPresentation
- 15:30–16:30From course app to your appPeer coaching
- 16:30–17:30My 90-day Android planAction planning
Every session’s activity, timings, outputs and materials, plus pre-work, a 90-day reinforcement plan and how impact is measured. Free, emailed to you instantly.
Recommended: 5 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 10 × 3.5-hour live virtual labs over three to four weeks, with a capstone app reviewed by the trainer and a 30-day code clinic. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis.
How long is Android development training?
The recommended design is five days in person, from 09:30 to 17:30, or ten live virtual labs of three and a half hours each over three to four weeks. A three-day version suits experienced Android developers. A 30-day code clinic follows for real code from participants' own apps.
What activities are included in Android development training?
Participants build one capstone app all week: a field service job tracker. They model it in Kotlin, build screens in Jetpack Compose, harden the network layer against a chaos API, make it work offline with Room, fix a planted memory leak and present a signed release build for code review.
When to choose this
Frequently asked questions
Should I learn Kotlin or Java for Android development?
For new Android work, Kotlin is the recommended choice. Google's current guidance, libraries and samples are Kotlin-first, and Jetpack Compose is built for Kotlin. Java knowledge is still useful for maintaining older code. Bodhih's program starts with Kotlin essentials, so Java developers can make the move quickly while keeping their object-oriented foundations.
What is Jetpack Compose and why does it matter?
Jetpack Compose is Android's modern toolkit for building user interfaces in Kotlin code instead of XML layouts. You describe what the screen should show for a given state, and Compose updates it when the state changes. It generally means less code and easier previews. Most new Android projects use it, so the program gives it a full day of hands-on practice.
How long does it take to learn Android development?
A developer with solid programming experience can become productive on Android in a few weeks with focused practice. Bodhih's recommended corporate program is five days of intensive, instructor-led training with labs and a capstone app. The duration and depth are customised to your team's starting level and the kind of apps you build.
What are the prerequisites for Android development training?
Participants should be comfortable with at least one programming language and basic object-oriented concepts. Prior Kotlin experience is helpful but not required, because the program begins with Kotlin essentials. Each participant needs a laptop that can run Android Studio and an emulator, or a physical Android device, and Bodhih shares a setup checklist in advance.
Can Android training be customised for our company's app?
Yes. During the needs analysis, Bodhih learns about your app's architecture, libraries and pain points. Labs can then use similar patterns, such as your API style, offline needs or testing approach, without using confidential code. This makes it easier for developers to apply what they learn directly to your product.