This highly popular evening course is an introduction to programming using JavaScript with HTML5 - an essential skill for building interactive websites and web apps.
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- Duration: 10 weeks
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- Fees: £520 (no VAT)
N.B. No lessons on Bank Holidays, ends 14/7
- Occurs: Monday
- Location: Online
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JavaScript and Modern Frontend Development Course overview
In this course you will learn the basics of JavaScript and what is required for you to become a Modern Frontend Developer. We will use tools to compile the code in NodeJS, and then we will fund how to use the browser and load our JavaScript on a browser. Find out how to debug your code and solve common issues whilst running the code.
Who is it for?
An introduction to JavaScript programming and DOM scripting short course is ideal for anyone working or aspiring to work in web development. Aimed at those with basic HTML and CSS knowledge, it covers the fundamental elements of programming using JavaScript as well as tips on best practice.
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Timetable
This course takes place once a week for 10 consecutive weeks.
City St George’s Short Courses follow the academic year, delivering courses over three terms. These include:
- Autumn - October
- Spring - January
- Summer - April
Benefits
- Delivered by an industry professional
- Taught in small groups
- Awarded a City St George’s, University of London certificate
What will I learn?
- Learn about the DOM - Document Object Model
- Debugging JavaScript Applications
- Learn how to Query the DOM
- Learn how to Write to the DOM
- Learn how to update the DOM
- ES6 and later versions of JavaScript.
- Learn how to make reusable code with JavaScript, and make use of CommonJS, ES6 Modules
- Learn how to make use bundlers like Webpack, Vite
- Deploy a website to the web
Assessment and certificates
You will be awarded an official City St George’s, University of London certificate if you attend over 70 per cent of the classes. The course is not formally accredited.
Assessment
Informal assessment will take place through game development, group discussion, classroom activities, and question-and-answer sessions guided by your tutor.
Eligibility
You should have basic HTML and CSS knowledge.
You should have already completed our Building Websites with HTML5 and CSS3 short course or have built one or two simple web sites using basic HTML and CSS.
English requirements
Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.