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JavaScript and jQuery
Learn how to use and understand JavaScript and jQuery when designing and developing custom web pages.
Description
Javascript is a cross-browser skill that will take your résumé to the next level, and give you some pretty cool programming abilities. This course will guide you through the basics of JavaScript and jQuery to ensure that you gain those skills. You will first be introduced to the fundamentals of JavaScript syntax, including JavaScript debugging and how to add JavaScript to a page.
You will then be guided through jQuery basics such as selecting and manipulating elements, assigning attributes, traversing tools, and CSS/Styling. Subsequent modules will go deeper into advanced concepts such as jQuery core, events and effects, plugins, performance best practices, and managing dependencies. Throughout the course you will be given interactive exercises and examples to make your learning really practical.
If you want to continue your growth as a computer programmer then this is the course for you. Computer programming is constantly evolving, with new tools, programs, and even languages always on the horizon. It is so important to keep up and have as many tools in your belt as possible. This course can get you certified in one more great programming skill, and make your résumé a lot more impressive to your employer. Not bad for a course that takes less than 5 hours.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you will understand the different concepts involved when using jQuery on your web pages.
You will know the basics of JavaScript including testing, functions, objects, arrays, loops, conditional code, operators and syntax basics. You will gain a good knowledge of AJAX. You will understand how plugins are used in web pages.
You will know jQuery and JavaScript best practices. You will understand how to manage dependencies and how to demonstrate the power of custom events by creating a simple tool for searching Twitter.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire official Certification, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certification is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certification for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
All Certification is available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certification, please visit our faqs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certification, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Dashboard. For more details on our Certification pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.
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