Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction - Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

JavaScript Overview

  • Understanding the role of JavaScript
  • Places where JavaScript is used
  • Adding JavaScript to an HTML website
  • Drawbacks and browser incompatibilities
  • JavaScript libraries, plug-ins, and frameworks
JavaScript Language Essentials
  • Storing data in a variable
  • Overview of the different types of data
  • Understanding operators and expressions
  • Working with JavaScript's built-in functions
Defining JavaScript Functions
  • Working with local variables
  • Allowing external arguments
  • Returning values from functions
  • Understanding recursion
Working with Objects in JavaScript 
  • Identifying the role of Objects
  • Defining Objects using JSON
  • Accessing properties with the dot syntax
  • Working with JavaScript's built-in Objects
JavaScript Events and Interactivity
  • Responding to events
  • Understanding function scope
  • Working with the Event Object
  • Preventing the default behavior of events
  • Understanding event bubbling
JavaScript Forms and Conditionals
  • Understanding Boolean logic
  • Checking multiple conditions at once
  • Working with the switch statement
  • Overview of HTML forms
  • Accessing form fields with JavaScript
Arrays and Looping in JavaScript 
  • Storing lists of data using Arrays
  • Accessing data within an Array
  • The structure and purpose of a loop
  • Understanding the difference between loops
  • Using a loop to access an entire array
The Document Object Model
  • The Document Object Model (DOM)
  • Finding elements using their ID
  • Finding elements using their tag name
  • Finding elements based on their context
Introduction to jQuery
  • Understanding the purpose of jQuery
  • Various uses of the jQuery constructor
  • Working with jQuery collections
  • Chaining functions to avoid redundancy
  • Common jQuery methods and events
Practical jQuery Applications: animation with jQuery
  • Using the 'animate' method
  • Running multiple animations in a row
  • Running multiple simultaneous animations
  • Stopping a running animation
  • Creating a looping animation
Using jQuery Plug-ins
  • Overview of common jQuery plug-ins
  • A look at the different types of plug-ins
  • Understanding the Configuration Pattern
  • Working with custom events

Web design course instructors

AGI instructors are Web design professionals and skilled teachers. You'll learn from a live Web design professional that brings years of experience that will help you learn Web design quickly and easily.

Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.

MS, Human Factors Information Design

BA, Commercial Art

UXQB Certfied

Adjunct Professor, Boston University

Grace
Grace

MS, Information Design

BA, Digital Communications

Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf

Greg
Greg

BA, Advertising Design

Adobe Certified Instructor

Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books

Custom and private Web design classes

This Web design course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Web design classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.

JavaScript Course Prerequisites

A working knowledge of HTML and CSS along with an understanding of web page creation is required. No previous scripting or programming experience necessary. Contact AGI about this JavaScript training class if you have questions or need guidance to select the appropriate course for your needs.

JavaScript Training Class - Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this JavaScript class developed by the certified instructors at AGI.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule a private class or to speak with a training consultant.

Available Delivery Methods For This Class

CLASSROOM
LIVE ONLINE
PRIVATE
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