Odoo with Python Learning Roadmap (Beginner to Intermediate) Duration: 2 Months – 2-3 hours/day
Level 1: Getting Started (Week 1)
Goal: Understand Odoo basics & Python fundamentals.
Step 1: Introduction to Odoo - Topics: Odoo overview, architecture, modules, editions. - Sources: -
YouTube: Odoo Mates ("Odoo Basics" playlist) - Official Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/master
- Handouts: Search "Odoo Introduction PDF" (Odoo Mates resources) - Milestone: Install Odoo locally and
navigate through built-in modules.
Step 2: Python Basics for Odoo - Topics: Variables, data types, loops, functions, OOP. - Sources: - YouTube:
Programming with Mosh (Python Basics) - Handouts: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/ - Milestone: Write
basic Python scripts and understand OOP.
Level 2: Building Foundation (Week 2-3)
Goal: Learn Odoo development environment and CRUD operations.
Step 3: Odoo Development Essentials - Topics: Development environment setup, Odoo ORM, module
structure. - Sources: - YouTube: Odoo Mates ("Odoo Development Tutorials") - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/
documentation/master/developer/howtos/backend.html - Milestone: Create a custom module with CRUD
operations.
Step 4: Views & Models in Odoo - Topics: Form, Tree, Kanban views; models and fields. - Sources: -
YouTube: Odoo Mates (Views & Models tutorials) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/master/
developer/reference/views.html - Milestone: Customize views and models in your module.
Level 3: Advanced Development (Week 4-5)
Goal: Implement advanced features, security, and workflows.
Step 5: Advanced ORM & Security - Topics: Relations (One2many, Many2many), access controls, record
rules. - Sources: - YouTube: Odoo Mates (Security & ORM tutorials) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/
documentation/master/developer/reference/security.html - Milestone: Apply access rules and security to
your module.
Step 6: Business Logic & Automation - Topics: Server actions, scheduled actions, workflows. - Sources: -
YouTube: Odoo Mates (Automation tutorials) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/master/
developer/howtos/actions.html - Milestone: Implement business logic using workflows and automated
actions.
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Level 4: Optimization & Deployment (Week 6)
Goal: Test, optimize, and deploy your module.
Step 7: Testing & Optimization - Topics: Unit testing, debugging, performance tuning. - Sources: -
YouTube: Odoo Mates (Testing tutorials) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/master/developer/
reference/testing.html - Milestone: Run tests and improve module performance.
Step 8: Deployment & Documentation - Topics: Odoo deployment methods, code documentation. -
Sources: - YouTube: Odoo Mates (Deployment tutorials) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/
master/administration/install.html - Milestone: Deploy your module on a test server.
Level 5: Continuous Learning (Ongoing)
Goal: Build projects & engage with the Odoo community.
Step 9: Projects & Contribution - Topics: Reports, API integrations, community contributions. - Sources: -
YouTube: Odoo Mates & Odoo ERP Tech (Advanced topics) - Docs: https://www.odoo.com/documentation/
master/developer/api.html - Milestone: Build an advanced project or contribute to Odoo community
modules.
Daily Time Allocation: - Weekdays: 2 hours (1h learning + 1h coding practice) - Weekends: 3 hours (Project
work, revisions)
End Goal by 2 Months: - Understand Odoo architecture & Python basics. - Create, customize, and deploy
Odoo modules. - Apply security, workflows, and automation. - Confidently work on real Odoo development
projects.
