JavaScript Circuit

JavaScript empowers developers to program web apps on the client side. Learn essential skills to compete in this in-demand field with our 10-week course.

Focus on the fundamentals
Establish a strong foundation in the basics of programming and the syntax of the JavaScript language.

Build sophisticated websites
Leverage jQuery to handle events and add effects that take your HTML and CSS to the next level.

Add front-end interactivity
Create dynamic and beautiful user interfaces that respond to your users.

Apply your skills
Put your knowledge to the test with code challenges and special projects.

What You'll Learn

• Getting Started
  An overview of the JavaScript landscape and its role, placement, and power in the web ecosystem.

• JavaScript Fundamentals
  Practice programmatic thinking, understand fundamental data types, and learn about arrays.

• Control Flow
  Discover how conditional statements and loops are used to manipulate data stored in variables and arrays.
  
  
• Functions
  Tap into fundamentals on how to create functions, pass parameters, return values, and understand variable scope.

• Objects
  Implement object-oriented programming in JavaScript. Learn how to create objects, use objects, and work with JSON data.
  
  
• DOM Manipulation
  Implement the DOM and discover the role of JavaScript in DOM manipulation. Explore events and how to use them.

• jQuery I
  Get to know jQuery with this introduction on how to use jQuery for DOM manipulation.
  
  
• jQuery II
  Dive deeper into using jQuery events and effects to manipulate, add, and remove DOM elements.
  
  
• APIs
  Establish a core understanding of how APIs work and how to pull data from them.
  
  
• Deployment
  Prototype your web application and learn how deployment and hosting works.
  
  
• Final Project
  Test your knowledge of JavaScript by adding interactivity and functionality to a web page to pull data from a third party site or app.

Prerequisites:
The JavaScript Circuit requires basic knowledge of HTML and CSS to enroll. If you aren’t familiar with these subjects, consider starting out with one of our great HTML and CSS classes.

Important notes:

• Most course content is taught through videos, quizzes, slideshows and projects. Take advantage of these interactive and educational tools at any time. Connect with your mentor to schedule weekly one-on-one meetings at intervals that work best for you.
• Schedule posted is the start and end date. Class is accessible anytime within the period. Explore lessons and projects at your convenience; a week’s content takes about 6 to 8 hours to complete.

Restrictions:
This program is not open to enrollments for individuals who plan to take the course from the following US states: Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.