Since the launch of the Qt Certification Testing Platform, our goal has been to provide certification paths for Qt developers at every stage of their professional journey. The platform began with the Qt Foundation certification and has since expanded with specialized certifications covering Qt Quick & QML and application development.
Today, we are excited to announce the availability of the Qt Student Developer (Qt 6.12 LTS) certification, a new entry-level certification designed specifically for students and learners who are beginning their journey with the Qt framework.
The First Step into Professional Qt Development
The Qt Student Developer (Qt 6.12 LTS) certification validates essential knowledge required to start developing applications with Qt. It is intended for students, recent graduates, and anyone looking to demonstrate foundational Qt development skills through an industry-recognized certification.
The certification covers fundamental areas of Qt development, including:
- Qt tooling and development environment setup
- Core Qt and C++ concepts
- Qt Quick and QML development
- Application backend development
- Basic multitasking concepts and application architecture
These topics provide a broad introduction to the technologies and concepts commonly used in modern Qt applications.
Built for Learning and Career Growth
The Qt Student Developer certification helps learners validate their progress and demonstrate practical knowledge gained through studies, self-learning, or project work. It also provides a solid foundation for pursuing more advanced certifications as developers continue their Qt journey.
As with all Qt certifications, the exam has been created by Qt experts and is designed to assess real-world knowledge of the framework and its development practices.
Collaboration with the University of Oulu
Before its public launch, the Qt Student Developer certification went through a beta testing phase in collaboration with the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at the University of Oulu. During this phase, students participated in pilot certification sessions, helping us validate the overall difficulty level of the exam and identify questions that were overly complex or unclear. Their feedback played an important role in refining the certification and ensuring that it provides an appropriate challenge for learners who are beginning their Qt development journey.
The beta testing phase also inspired students to create supporting resources for certification candidates. One example is a learning platform created by student Farzam Daghighi to support his preparation for the certification exam. The platform was designed as a study aid for reviewing and practicing the topics covered by the Qt Student Developer certification and has since been made available to other learners preparing for the exam.
“When I first met the Qt team at the University of Oulu, I saw firsthand what a technologically advanced and genuinely supportive engineering culture looks like. That experience shaped my mindset and inspired me to pursue the certification, build an interactive learning platform, contribute to Qt-related open source, and gladly share the platform to help other learners on their journey to becoming part of the Qt community!”
Farzam has also shared his experience in a video presentation, where he discusses his certification preparation journey, the motivation behind creating the learning platform, and the lessons learned during the process. The learning platform is available here.
While the certification exam is based solely on the published exam objectives and does not require any specific training material, community-driven initiatives such as these can provide valuable support for students preparing for the exam.
Ready to Get Certified?
The Qt Student Developer certification is now available through the Qt Certification Testing Platform. Certification exams are delivered online in scheduled sessions and are available globally in English.
Whether you are preparing for your first professional role, building your technical portfolio, or looking to validate your Qt skills, the Qt Student Developer certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to learning Qt.
