Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS and computer literacy
Software Required: Web browser, Visual Studio Code (or preferred code editor)
Certification: Certificate of Completion from Thakral Global Learning + Preparation for Certiport IT Specialist: JavaScript or equivalent Pearson Certification
📖 Course Overview:
This hands-on course is designed to equip learners with solid JavaScript programming skills—the language that powers the modern web. Participants will learn to add interactivity to websites, work with the Document Object Model (DOM), manipulate data, and build dynamic web applications. With a strong emphasis on practical coding and real-world examples, the course also prepares students for the Certiport IT Specialist: JavaScript certification exam, boosting career credibility in front-end and web development roles.
✅ Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of JavaScript programming
- Write clean and efficient JavaScript code
- Create interactive web content using DOM manipulation
- Use functions, arrays, loops, and objects effectively
- Implement form validation and simple APIs
- Prepare for the JavaScript certification exam
🧩 Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript & Web Development
- What is JavaScript? How it fits into the web stack
- Setting up the development environment
- Writing and linking external scripts
- Console and debugging tools
Module 2: Variables, Data Types & Operators
- Declaring variables (var, let, const)
- JavaScript data types: strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, objects
- Arithmetic and logical operators
- Type conversion and coercion
Module 3: Control Structures
- Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
- Loops: for, while, do-while
- Break and continue statements
- Practical exercises with user interactions
Module 4: Functions and Scope
- Declaring and invoking functions
- Function expressions and arrow functions
- Parameters and return values
- Scope: local, global, and block-level variables
- Closures and callback functions
Module 5: Arrays and Objects
- Creating and manipulating arrays
- Array methods: push, pop, shift, map, filter, reduce
- Working with objects and object properties
- JSON basics and data formatting
Module 6: The Document Object Model (DOM)
- What is the DOM?
- Selecting and manipulating DOM elements
- Event listeners and handling events
- Creating, modifying, and deleting elements dynamically
- Building interactive features (like image sliders, modals)
Module 7: Forms, Validation & Browser Storage
- Working with forms and input elements
- Validating user input with JavaScript
- LocalStorage and sessionStorage
- Intro to cookies
Module 8: Introduction to Asynchronous JavaScript
- What is asynchronous programming?
- Intro to callbacks, promises, and async/await
- Fetch API: loading external data (JSON)
- Simple AJAX examples
Module 9: Real-World Projects & Certification Preparation
- Mini Project 1: Interactive Quiz
- Mini Project 2: Dynamic To-Do List
- Mini Project 3: Weather App using Fetch API
- Practice certification questions and mock exam
- Final review and practical feedback
📝 Assessment & Evaluation:
- Weekly coding challenges
- Hands-on mini projects
- Code review sessions
- Mock exam based on certification format
- Final JavaScript project with instructor assessment
💼 Career Pathways:
- Front-End Web Developer
- Junior JavaScript Developer
- UI/UX Prototyping Assistant
- Web Application Tester (Automation Support)
- Technical Support for Web Platforms
🌟 Why Choose This Course at Thakral Global Learning?
- Certification-focused curriculum tailored to Certiport standards
- Instructor-led sessions with hands-on labs
- Modern tools and workflows for real-world development
- Guidance for building a coding portfolio
- Flexible learning, lifetime access to materials, and mentorship
