ERPNext / Frappe — Technical Development & Custom App Building

Learn Python + Frappe framework to build custom ERPNext apps, automate workflows, and extend ERPNext with industry-specific modules.

ERP Systems
6 Weeks (120 Hours)
Intermediate
On-Site
Remote Live
Self-Paced

About This Program

This is a developer-focused program that teaches you to extend ERPNext by building custom Frappe apps. You'll learn Python scripting within the Frappe framework, custom DocType creation, server-side and client-side scripting, REST API development, custom report building, and integration with external systems. The program is entirely project-based: by the end, you will have built and deployed a custom Frappe app solving a real business problem.

ERPNext / Frappe — Technical Development & Custom App Building

What You'll Be Able to Do

You will design, build, test, and deploy a custom Frappe app — with custom DocTypes, server-side automation, REST APIs, and custom dashboards — ready for production use.

Who Should Attend

  • Python developers wanting to specialize in the ERPNext/Frappe ecosystem
  • Software engineers building custom ERP solutions on open-source platforms
  • ERPNext functional consultants who want to offer customization services
  • IT managers responsible for maintaining their company's ERPNext instance
  • Freelancers wanting to add ERPNext development to their services

Prerequisites

Intermediate Python programming. Understanding of relational databases (MariaDB/MySQL). Basic JavaScript/HTML/CSS. No prior Frappe experience required.

Available Formats

On-Site
Remote Live
Self-Paced

Curriculum Breakdown

4 modules — 6 Weeks (120 Hours) of hands-on, project-based learning.

Module 1: Frappe Framework Deep Dive

1 Week

The Frappe stack: Python + MariaDB + Redis + Node.js. Bench CLI mastery. Frappe ORM: database operations, query building, transactions. Hooks system. DocType architecture. How Frappe stores and manages data internally.

Module 2: Custom DocType & Form Development

2 Weeks

Building custom DocTypes: fields, validations, permissions, naming series. Form scripts (JavaScript): custom UI behavior, calculations. Server scripts (Python): validations, auto-calculations, automated actions. Print formats. Custom reports using Report Builder and Script Reports.

Module 3: Custom App Development

2 Weeks

Creating a custom Frappe app from scratch. App structure: hooks, patches, fixtures. Custom API development: REST endpoints. Building custom pages. Background jobs and scheduler events. Custom email alerts. Custom roles and permissions. App testing and deployment.

Module 4: Integration & Advanced Topics

1 Week

Integrating ERPNext with external systems via REST APIs. Webhooks. Data import/export. Performance optimization: caching, query tuning. Version control with Git. App publishing on Frappe Cloud Marketplace. Debugging common issues.

Why Train With Dhaara Tech Academy?

Our programs are designed to produce capable practitioners — not just certificate collectors.

Practitioner-Led

Your instructor deployed this technology for a real client this week.

Project-Based

You build something real in every module. Portfolio-worthy output.

Respected Certification

Our certificates represent demonstrated capability, not attendance.

Post-Training Support

4 weeks email support + community forum + optional mentorship.

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