Introduction
Odoo has become a strategic digital platform across Asia for organizations that want flexible, cost effective, and fully integrated business solutions.
From manufacturing in China and Vietnam, to trading and logistics in Singapore and Hong Kong, to services and retail in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia,
Odoo is increasingly selected as the backbone for ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and custom business applications.
As adoption rises, organizations are no longer satisfied with basic configuration only. They expect highly tailored workflows,
deep integrations with regional systems, and modern web interfaces that match global user experience standards.
This has created a strong demand across Asia for developers who can use Python for robust Odoo backend customizations,
JavaScript for rich client side behavior, and the OWL framework for building modern Odoo web interfaces and widgets.
In many Asian markets, there is also a strong emphasis on localization. Companies need Odoo to support local tax rules,
language packs, government reporting formats, and integration with local payment gateways and logistics providers.
Skilled Odoo developers with a deep understanding of the framework are therefore critical to achieving a smooth and compliant digital transformation.
This professional training program is designed to move participants beyond simple Odoo configuration and into advanced,
production ready development. It focuses on Python based server development, modern JavaScript techniques, and the OWL framework that underpins the latest Odoo web client,
so that teams can build scalable, maintainable, and high performance Odoo solutions suitable for demanding Asian business environments.
The Business Case for HR and Managers
Investing in advanced Odoo development capabilities delivers measurable business impact.
Many organizations in Asia begin with a basic Odoo implementation, then quickly discover that unique workflows,
compliance needs, and growth plans require custom modules, integrations, and tailored user experiences.
Without in house capability, they become dependent on external vendors, which increases costs and slows innovation.
By developing internal Odoo expertise, organizations can significantly reduce the total cost of ownership and
accelerate time to market for new features. Skilled Odoo developers can design clean, modular solutions that prevent
technical debt, reduce upgrade risks, and extend the life of the platform. This is especially important in fast growing
Asian markets where organizations must adapt their systems frequently to respond to changing regulations and customer demands.
For HR and learning leaders, this program supports:
- Higher ROI on existing Odoo licenses by ensuring that the platform is fully leveraged, rather than used only as a standard ERP.
- Reduced dependency on external consultants as internal teams gain the capability to deliver, maintain, and extend Odoo modules.
- Stronger governance and security since code is developed following best practices, code review standards, and clear architecture patterns.
- Faster delivery cycles for new features and integrations that directly support sales, operations, and finance teams across multiple Asian countries.
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Improved talent retention because developers receive structured upskilling in modern Python, JavaScript, and OWL,
which are highly valued skills in the regional job market.
From a financial perspective, a single avoided implementation failure or a successful automation of a manual process
can offset the cost of this training. When Odoo is used as a platform across several entities or countries, the savings
and productivity gains multiply rapidly. This course is therefore positioned as a strategic capability investment, not just a technical workshop.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to design, develop, test, and deploy advanced Odoo customizations
using Python, JavaScript, and OWL in a way that is maintainable and aligned with Odoo best practices.
- Understand Odoo architecture, request lifecycle, and module structure at an advanced level.
- Design and implement custom Odoo modules using Python, including models, business logic, and server side APIs.
- Extend and override core Odoo functionality safely using inheritance, mixins, and extension hooks.
- Use the ORM effectively, including advanced domains, computed fields, constraints, and performance considerations.
- Develop rich client side behavior using JavaScript within the Odoo framework.
- Build modern Odoo web client components and widgets using OWL, with a focus on reusability and testability.
- Implement integrations between Odoo and external systems such as payment gateways, logistics platforms, and legacy ERPs.
- Apply secure coding practices, access control, and data protection standards appropriate for regulated Asian markets.
- Set up a professional Odoo development environment including version control, testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Plan and execute Odoo upgrades and migrations while preserving customizations.
Detailed Syllabus
Module 1: Advanced Odoo Architecture and Development Environment
This module provides a deep dive into the internal structure of Odoo and sets up a professional grade development environment.
- Odoo architecture overview: server, addons, web client, database layer.
- Understanding the Odoo request lifecycle and how Python and JavaScript interact.
- Module structure in detail: manifests, data files, security rules, and assets.
- Setting up a robust development environment with Git, virtual environments, and multiple Odoo versions.
- Configuration for development versus production, logging, and debugging options.
- Working with Odoo shell for direct ORM access and quick experiments.
- Best practices for organizing custom addons and maintaining separation from core code.
Module 2: Python Backend Development and ORM Mastery
Participants learn to fully leverage the Odoo ORM and Python business logic to create robust backend functionality.
- Advanced model definitions, inheritance types, and model mixins.
- Computed fields, related fields, and stored versus non stored design decisions.
- Constraints, onchanges, and business rule enforcement.
- Domains, search optimization, and lazy evaluation.
- Server actions, scheduled actions, and automated workflows.
- Handling multi company, multi currency, and multi language scenarios common in Asia.
- Performance tuning techniques for large datasets and high transaction volumes.
Module 3: Server Side APIs, Web Services, and Integrations
This module focuses on exposing and consuming APIs to integrate Odoo with external systems.
- Odoo controllers and routing for JSON and REST style endpoints.
- Authentication and authorization for external access, including token based approaches.
- Consuming third party APIs from Odoo using Python requests and asynchronous patterns where appropriate.
- Designing integration modules for payment gateways, shipping providers, and regional services.
- Error handling, retries, and idempotency in integration workflows.
- Data mapping and transformation strategies for legacy system integration.
- Logging and monitoring integrations for reliability and auditability.
Module 4: JavaScript in Odoo and Client Side Extensions
Participants learn how Odoo uses JavaScript to enhance the client experience and how to extend it safely.
- Overview of JavaScript usage in Odoo and asset bundling.
- Key JavaScript concepts relevant to Odoo: modules, promises, and event handling.
- Extending existing views and widgets with custom JavaScript.
- Interacting with Odoo models and RPC from the client side.
- Managing state, user interactions, and dynamic UI updates.
- Debugging JavaScript within the Odoo web client using browser tools.
- Performance considerations for complex client side customizations.
Module 5: OWL Framework and Modern Odoo Web Client Development
This module is dedicated to the OWL framework, which powers modern Odoo web interfaces.
- Understanding OWL concepts: components, props, state, hooks, and templates.
- Setting up OWL components within Odoo modules.
- Building custom views, dashboards, and interactive widgets using OWL.
- Integrating OWL components with Odoo models and back end logic.
- Component composition, reuse, and design patterns for maintainable code.
- Testing OWL components and ensuring reliability across Odoo versions.
- Styling OWL components and aligning them with corporate design guidelines.
Module 6: Security, Access Control, and Compliance
Security and compliance are critical in many Asian jurisdictions, especially for finance, healthcare, and public sector organizations.
- Access control lists, record rules, and group based permissions.
- Securing controllers and APIs against common web vulnerabilities.
- Data privacy considerations, including field level security and logging.
- Audit trails, change tracking, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Secure coding practices for Python and JavaScript within Odoo.
- Strategies for segregating data across companies, regions, or business units.
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity recommendations.
Module 7: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Deployment
This module ensures that participants can deliver production ready solutions with confidence.
- Unit tests and integration tests for Odoo Python code.
- Testing OWL components and JavaScript logic.
- Continuous integration workflows and automated testing pipelines.
- Version control strategies for multi team Odoo development.
- Deployment patterns for on premise and cloud based Odoo instances.
- Managing configuration across development, staging, and production environments.
- Upgrade and migration planning, including handling custom modules during version changes.
Module 8: Capstone Project and Asia Focused Use Cases
Participants consolidate their learning in a guided capstone project that reflects realistic regional requirements.
- Designing a complete solution from requirements to deployment.
- Implementing custom modules using Python, JavaScript, and OWL.
- Localizing the solution for one or more Asian markets, such as tax rules or language packs.
- Integrating with at least one external system relevant to the case study.
- Code review, refactoring, and documentation of the solution.
- Presentation and demonstration of the final implementation.
Methodology and Learning Approach
The program uses an applied, project based methodology that blends conceptual explanation with hands on practice.
Participants will work through guided exercises that mirror real world Odoo implementation challenges,
including integration scenarios and localization requirements commonly encountered in Asian markets.
- Short instructor led explanations followed by live demonstrations.
- Step by step coding labs for Python, JavaScript, and OWL components.
- Code review sessions to highlight best practices and common anti patterns.
- Group discussions on architecture decisions and trade offs.
- Practical exercises focused on existing Odoo instances and real data structures.
- Optional homework tasks to deepen understanding between sessions.
- Templates and checklists for security, performance, and upgrade readiness.
- Capstone project that ties together all modules in a realistic scenario.
The delivery can be adapted for onsite or virtual formats, and can be tailored to specific industry or country requirements within Asia.
Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to bring their own Odoo challenges so that examples and exercises remain directly relevant to their organization.
Who Should Attend
This program is intended for technical professionals who already have basic familiarity with Odoo or strong experience in Python or web development.
It is not an introductory course, but rather a deep dive into advanced development topics.
- Odoo developers who want to move from simple customizations to architecting complex solutions.
- Python developers transitioning into Odoo based enterprise projects.
- Full stack developers who need to work on both backend and frontend aspects of Odoo.
- Technical leads and solution architects responsible for Odoo based digital transformation initiatives.
- IT managers who want a deeper technical understanding to better manage Odoo development teams and vendors.
- Consultants and integrators who support multiple clients across Asian markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What level of Odoo experience is required?
Participants should have at least basic exposure to Odoo, such as installing modules, configuring models, or working with Odoo interfaces.
Prior experience with Python is strongly recommended. Basic JavaScript familiarity is helpful but not mandatory,
as the course will cover the essentials needed for Odoo development before moving into advanced patterns.
Q2Can the course be customized for our company or industry?
Yes. The syllabus can be adapted to focus on specific modules such as manufacturing, trading, logistics, or services,
and can include examples and case studies that reflect your industry and the Asian countries in which you operate.
Customization can also address your current Odoo version and planned upgrade path.
Q3What is the ideal group size?
For interactive sessions with code reviews and discussions, a group size of 8 to 16 participants works well.
Larger groups are possible but may require an adjusted format, such as breakout sessions or additional facilitators,
to ensure that each participant receives sufficient support.
Q4Which Odoo versions are covered?
The course focuses on recent stable Odoo versions that are widely used in production,
including those that make extensive use of OWL in the web client.
Where relevant, differences between versions are highlighted, and guidance is provided on planning upgrades while maintaining custom modules.
Q5What infrastructure is required for participants?
Each participant should have a laptop capable of running a local Odoo instance using Python, PostgreSQL, and supporting tools.
For virtual delivery, a stable internet connection and access to a shared Git repository are recommended.
Detailed setup instructions can be provided prior to the start of the course to minimize installation time during sessions.
Q6How is learning evaluated?
Learning is evaluated through practical exercises, code reviews, and the final capstone project.
Participants receive feedback on code quality, architecture choices, security, and performance considerations.
Organizations may also request a final report that summarizes participant progress and recommendations for further development.
By completing this program, your technical team will be equipped to design and deliver advanced Odoo solutions
that fully leverage Python, JavaScript, and OWL, aligning your digital platform with the strategic goals of your organization across Asia.