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JavaScript Fundamentals

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Master JavaScript Fundamentals! Build dynamic websites with hands-on labs & a final project. This course is perfect for beginners interested in web development! Learn ES6, DOM, AJAX & Async programming.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Javascript

Enrollment Count

  • 319

Skills You Will Learn

  • Ajax, DOM, ES6, Functions, JavaScript, Web Development

Offered By

  • IBMSNLegacy

Estimated Effort

  • 16 Hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • April 7, 2026
About this Course
JavaScript is the one of the world's most widely used programming languages, powering dynamic and interactive web experiences. 

This hands-on course provides a solid foundation in JavaScript for aspiring web, mobile, front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers.

You'll begin with core programming concepts, including variables, data types, and ES6 features. Through practical exercises, you'll master essential data structures like arrays and objects, while learning to manipulate webpage content using the DOM. You'll write clean, efficient JavaScript code and create interactive web pages with DOM manipulation.

As you progress, you'll dive deeper into JavaScript's capabilities by:
  • Handling errors and debugging your code effectively
  • Working with functions, events, and string manipulation
  • Creating responsive interfaces through DOM traversal and styling
  • Implementing asynchronous operations with AJAX and API calls
  • Building real-world projects with confidence

The course combines instructional videos with interactive coding labs to reinforce your learning. You'll apply your new skills in a culminating project where you'll build a fully functional, dynamic website from scratch.
This course equips you with the JavaScript fundamentals needed for modern web development. 
This course is designed for beginners with basic HTML and CSS knowledge. Familiarity with Git is recommended.

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain core JavaScript concepts, including ES6 features, DOM structure, and asynchronous programming principles.
  • Apply array methods, string manipulations, and debugging techniques to solve coding challenges.
  • Differentiate between value/reference types and compare promise/async-await error-handling strategies.
  • Troubleshoot and fix errors in functions, events, and API responses using systematic debugging.
  • Modify DOM elements dynamically by traversing nodes and applying styles.
  • Build interactive web applications using JavaScript libraries, API data, and responsive navigation systems.

Course Syllabus


Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript Development
  • Lesson: Welcome to the Course
  • Lesson: Introduction to JavaScript
  • Lesson: Introduction to JavaScript Functions and Events
  • Lesson: Module 1 Summary, Cheatsheet and Assessment

Module 2: Arrays and Objects in JavaScript
  • Lesson: Introduction to Arrays in JavaScript
  • Lesson: Introduction to Objects and String in JavaScript
  • Lesson: Module 2 Summary, Cheatsheet and Assessment
Module 3: Working with DOM in JavaScript
  • Lesson: Working with DOM
  • Lesson: Traversing and Styling of DOM
  • Lesson: Module 3 Summary, Cheatsheet and Assessment
Module 4: JavaScript Async
  • Lesson: Requests
  • Lesson: Asynchronous Data Retrieval Techniques 
  • Lesson: Module 4 Summary, Cheatsheet and Assessment
Module 5: Final Project
  • Lesson: Final Project
  • Lesson: Course Wrap Up

General Information

This platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

The following skills are required to be successful with this course: 
 
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git