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Learn the principles of design, user experience, and user interface development to bring your ideas to life using Qt Design tools.
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Explore our engaging Qt development courses designed for all skill levels. Learn to create stunning applications and interfaces with hands-on projects and expert guidance.
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Enhance your software testing skills and ensure high-quality software delivery with our specialized testing courses featuring Squish, Coco and Axivion tools.
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QML Modules
In this course, you will explore how to create and utilize QML modules within your Qt Quick applications. QML modules are essential for structuring and organizing your code, enabling you to build modular and reusable components for your applications. This course was updated in May 2025 to continually improve course content and address feedback from the Qt Community. Change Log: Fixed errors in the written elements of the course Improved video pacing Improved mistake in video regarding string arguments (%1) Clarified wording of question 5 General refinements
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Introduction to Signals and Slots
In this course, you will learn the basics of signals and slots and how to connect signals to slots. This is key for enabling dynamic behavior and interactivity in Qt applications, allowing, for instance, user input to trigger actions or updates in the interface. This course is for people with an understanding of object-oriented programming concepts using C++.
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How to Expose C++ to QML
In this course, you learn how to access C++ functionality from QML: expose C++ to QML. This is done by registering a C++ class as a QML type. This course is for people with basic knowledge of QML and an understanding of object-oriented programming concepts using C++. We assume that you know classes, class methods and members, inheritance, and basic memory management using pointers. This course was updated in February 2025. based on your feedback. The changes include: Corrections to #include for using QML_ELEMENT Added code snippets to recaps of videos to provide easier engagement Added fixed links to starting code repository.
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How to Install Qt
In this course, we'll install Qt using the Qt Online Installer. This course is for anyone interested in using Qt who is at the beginning of their journey. It covers both commercial and open-source Qt installations. This course was updated in July 2025 to continually improve course content and address feedback from the Qt Community. Change Log: Improved installation guide with development environment-specific guidance. Improved layout and flow of information for download and installation. Rearanged links in places so reading is easier. Updated some imagery
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Introduction to QML
Are you looking to create engaging and dynamic user interfaces for your applications? Introduction to QML will start you on your journey to building beautiful, responsive interfaces. In this course, you'll discover how to declare objects, define properties, and create property bindings to create complex and dynamic UI elements. You'll also learn to work with signals and handlers to create interactive and responsive UIs. This course is for people who want to start their journey with QML, building a solid foundation to create rich, interactive user interfaces for their applications. If you have never touched QML before, this is the place to start. Take your first step. This course was updated in January 2026 to continually improve course content and address feedback from the Qt Community. Change Log: Revised some explanations to be clearer with additional links. Removed typos. Updated some mistakes in code snippets. Update the code repository to improve code formatting and simplify examples.
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Getting Started with Qt Design Studio
Our course, Getting Started with Qt Design Studio, is the second module in our FYI Frontend Learning Track, Getting Started With UI Design. In it, you will learn about: What Design Studio is and why it is a powerful tool supporting the collaboration of designers and developers How to launch the Qt Design Studio for the first time, go through its basic views, and create a new project that you can use to try out some of the basic functionalities
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Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned pro, we're dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive learning experience that will elevate your skills as a Qt Developer or Designer. Learn the basic concepts of QML, Explore Qt Design Studio, or discover how Qt is used in specific industries; there is a learning path for you to explore. Our content library is constantly expanding, so you'll always have something new to discover.
Individual Courses
Are you looking to improve your skills as a Qt Developer? Our courses are the perfect way to focus on specific topics and elevate your expertise; we've got you covered. Find a course on a wide range of topics to help you get to grips with a new feature in Qt Design Studio, or learn a new workflow to kick-start your project!
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Would you like to explore the Qt community's insights on using Qt? Our fantastic array of third-party courses offers a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from community experts and discover how they make the most of Qt. Gain fresh perspectives on your journey to getting started, dive into unique workflows, or simply brush up on your skills! There’s an exciting course just waiting for you.
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