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JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts

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JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand JavaScript data types and how to manipulate them for dynamic web development.

  • Master control flow structures like loops, if-statements, and the ternary operator for creating flexible programs.

  • Learn how to interact with the DOM to dynamically alter content, style, and structure of web pages.

  • Build and deploy a complete web application, from coding to deploying using GitHub and Netlify.

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September 2025

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects Specialization
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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the structure and goals of the course, highlight the major topics covered, and guide you to valuable resources including cheat sheets, starter code, and tools. This setup ensures you begin with clarity and confidence.

What's included

2 videos2 readings

In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of JavaScript, including syntax, data types, variables, strings, numbers, and arrays. You'll also learn how to run JavaScript code and interact with the browser console for debugging and testing.

What's included

16 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover the decision-making and looping mechanisms that determine how code is executed. You'll learn to apply control flow structures to build dynamic, responsive logic in your programs.

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13 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will delve into functions, exploring their syntax, types, and how they simplify repetitive tasks. You’ll also work with arrow functions, methods, and callback functions for more advanced JavaScript programming.

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8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will examine how objects work in JavaScript, how to define and access their properties and methods, and how they differ from primitive data types. You'll also explore the Math object and objects within arrays.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on the DOM and how JavaScript interacts with HTML elements. You'll learn to select, modify, create, and delete elements, handle events, and implement advanced topics like bubbling and delegation.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will work with forms and related events, including submission, validation, and user input handling. You'll also learn to use regular expressions and respond to keypresses and other interactive behaviors on the page.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will build a real-world quiz application from scratch to apply the concepts learned throughout the course. You’ll design the UI, write functional logic, track user scores, and deploy your project live on the web.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

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