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Introduction to JavaScript

An instructor-led online course led by Jason Bergbower.
Instructor
Jason is located in Denver, Colorado and he has been a developer for over 15 years. Most of his experience has been with Java - web applications, fat clients, web services, etc. He was a consultant for many years working for a variety of clients, but eventually settled down into public service in state and local government. In his free time, he enjoys all that Colorado has to offer. He is an avid hiker/backpacker and he spends a lot of weekends up in the mountains trying to get as remote as possible.
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Introduction to JavaScript

An instructor-led online course

In this course, you'll learn the basics of coding front-end Web applications using JavaScript. The course is appropriate for students who have never programmed before, but since you'll be running JavaScript in a Web browser, you should have a good understanding of HTML and CSS. The course covers basic JavaScript syntax, data types, arrays, constants, operators, conditionals, loops, accessing the HTML document object model, providing validation for forms, and debugging JavaScript code.

CodeLesson courses are comprised of readings, weekly hands-on coding assignments evaluated by your instructor, and online Q&A and discussions.

Your course is available 24 hours a day, and your instructor is available to provide assistance if you need it — you're never stuck on your own.

$195.00

Course Description

In this course, you'll learn the basics of coding front-end Web applications using JavaScript. The course is appropriate for students who have never programmed before, but since you'll be running JavaScript in a Web browser, you should have a good understanding of HTML and CSS. The course covers basic JavaScript syntax, data types, arrays, constants, operators, conditionals, loops, accessing the HTML document object model, providing validation for forms, and debugging JavaScript code.

Course Outline

  • JavaScript syntax and execution in the browser
  • Data types, variables and operators
  • Data type conversion
  • Arrays and objects
  • Logical and comparison operators
  • Conditional statements
  • Loops
  • Accessing and traversing the HTML Document Object Model (DOM)
  • Coding forms; performing client-side validation and feedback
  • JavaScript image effects
  • Debugging JavaScript

Prerequisites

  • Basic PC skills
  • Basic Web skills
  • Good understanding of HTML and CSS; ability to code Web pages by hand without the use of a tool.
  • Introduction to HTML5 and CSS is recommended.

Sample Video

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Revisions

The current version of this course is 1.0.2. It was last updated on February 20, 2012. See this course's full revision history.

Format

Taught online. Instructor-led. 4 units. What's a unit?

A unit measures the time it takes to complete one of our instructor-led courses. Each unit normally requires about 4-6 hours of effort. We expect you'll do at most one unit per week. You may take more or less time to complete the course. Most of our courses are four units. We offer extended time if you need more time to complete the course.

CodeLesson courses are available to students 24 hours a day while the course is in session. That means you can participate in the course even if you have a busy daytime schedule or if you're located in a different time zone.

Courses are comprised of online and offline readings, weekly quizzes, online discussion topics, and hands-on coding exercises that are evaluated by the instructor. You can post questions about the coursework at any time and the instructor will provide guidance. You're never stuck on your own.

Certification

CodeLesson JavaScript Philomath Badge

Students who complete this course receive the JavaScript Philomath certification. You can display the certification on your CodeLesson profile as proof you've completed this course.

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