This course is designed to equip learners with the intermediate skills required to develop interactive and visually dynamic desktop applications using PyQt5. Building on foundational Python and PyQt knowledge, the course emphasizes practical implementation of GUI customization, drawing tools, dialog management, and multimedia integration.

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July 2025
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This module builds upon foundational PyQt knowledge and explores the intermediate capabilities of GUI programming using PyQt5. Learners will understand how to handle system clipboards, interact with low-level drawing APIs, and implement system dialogs to enhance user experience in desktop applications. Through a series of hands-on examples, the learner will strengthen their command over core UI widgets and drawing tools provided by PyQt.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module expands on PyQt’s visual design capabilities by exploring advanced styling, user interaction, and multimedia handling. Learners will manipulate line and brush styles to customize graphical elements, implement drag-and-drop behavior for interactivity, and integrate image rendering through QPixmap. The focus is on enhancing GUI aesthetics and functionality for more polished, user-friendly applications.
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5 videos3 assignments
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