Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps

This course is part of Python GUI Development with Tkinter & PyCharm Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design and build interactive GUI applications using Tkinter.
Implement widgets, menus, and message boxes for user interaction.
Apply structured layouts and alerts to create professional interfaces.

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There are 2 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify core GUI concepts, design essential widgets, construct interactive forms, develop advanced navigation systems, apply structured layouts, and integrate user-friendly alerts using Python’s Tkinter library.

This hands-on course provides a complete pathway from beginner to advanced levels in Python GUI programming. Learners start by mastering foundational elements—such as buttons, labels, entry fields, and list boxes—before progressing to advanced components including menus, radio buttons, scales, spin boxes, and message boxes. Through practical examples and guided exercises, they will gain the ability to build dynamic, structured, and visually appealing desktop applications. What makes this course unique is its structured modular design, real-world widget applications, and clear lesson-level objectives aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy. Unlike generic tutorials, this program emphasizes not only coding but also practical design thinking—equipping learners with problem-solving skills to create professional-grade Python interfaces. Whether aiming to enhance career opportunities, strengthen Python programming expertise, or bring interactive projects to life, this course ensures learners walk away confident in designing, developing, and deploying robust GUI applications.

This module introduces learners to the essential foundations of Python GUI development, exploring fundamental concepts, core widgets, and structured layouts. Learners build confidence in creating interactive components such as buttons, labels, and input fields while mastering the basics of Tkinter, Python’s standard GUI library.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 71 minutes

Introduction to Python GUI5 minutes
Types of GUI Interfaces3 minutes
Basic GUI Programming8 minutes
Creating Button in Python GUI9 minutes
Creating Canvas in Python GUI10 minutes
Creating CheckBox in Python GUI6 minutes
Creating Frames in Python GUI7 minutes
Creating Labels in Python GUI5 minutes
Entry in Python GUI9 minutes
List Box in Python GUI4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with GUI10 minutes
Essential Widgets – Buttons to Frames10 minutes
Displaying and Collecting Data10 minutes
Foundations of Python GUI Development30 minutes

This module advances into more sophisticated elements of Python GUI development, enabling learners to design dynamic, user-friendly, and professional interfaces. From menus and message boxes to complex structures like paned windows and label frames, learners gain practical skills to build polished, interactive applications.

What's included

13 videos5 assignments

13 videosTotal 93 minutes

Menu in Python GUI5 minutes
Menu in Python GUI Continue6 minutes
Menu Button in Python GUI5 minutes
Message in Python GUI4 minutes
Radio Button in Python GUI8 minutes
Scale in Python GUI6 minutes
Scroll Bar in Python GUI7 minutes
Text in Python GUI9 minutes
Top Level in Python GUI7 minutes
Spin Box in Python GUI4 minutes
Paned Window in Python GUI9 minutes
Label Frame in Python GUI8 minutes
Message Box in Python GUI9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Menus and Navigation10 minutes
Messaging and User Interaction10 minutes
Structuring and Enhancing GUI10 minutes
Organizing and Alerting Users10 minutes
Advanced Python GUI Components30 minutes

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