JavaScript Essentials
Master the programming language of the web and create dynamic, interactive websites and applications.
Course Overview
This comprehensive 8-week course will take you from JavaScript fundamentals to building interactive web applications. You'll learn how to manipulate the DOM, handle events, work with APIs, and implement modern JavaScript features and best practices.
By the end of this course, you'll have built several dynamic web applications that demonstrate your ability to create interactive user experiences using JavaScript.
Who is this course for?
- Web developers who know HTML/CSS and want to add interactivity
- Designers looking to enhance their technical skills
- Students who have completed our HTML & CSS course
- Professionals wanting to build dynamic web applications
- Anyone seeking to understand modern JavaScript development
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. Our HTML & CSS Fundamentals course or equivalent experience is recommended before taking this course.
Course Details
Duration
8 weeks (16 sessions)
Schedule
Mon & Wed, 6:00-8:00 PM
Price
€449
Skill Level
Intermediate
Certificate
Yes, upon completion
What You'll Learn
Master these essential JavaScript skills
JavaScript Fundamentals
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Control flow and functions
- Arrays and objects
- Scope and closures
- ES6+ features and syntax
DOM Manipulation
- Selecting and traversing DOM elements
- Modifying content and attributes
- Creating and removing elements
- Event handling and propagation
- DOM performance optimization
Asynchronous JavaScript
- Callbacks and the event loop
- Promises and error handling
- Async/await syntax
- Fetching data from APIs
- Working with JSON
Modern JavaScript Development
- Modules and import/export
- Code organization patterns
- Debugging and performance tools
- Introduction to build tools
- JavaScript best practices
Course Curriculum
Week-by-week breakdown of what you'll learn
Week 1: JavaScript Fundamentals
- Introduction to JavaScript and its role in web development
- Setting up your development environment
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Control flow: conditionals and loops
- Functions and parameters
- Project: Interactive Quiz Application (Part 1)
Week 2: Working with Data
- Arrays and array methods
- Objects and object manipulation
- Working with strings
- Scope, closures, and the 'this' keyword
- JSON and data serialization
- Project: Interactive Quiz Application (Part 2)
Week 3: DOM Manipulation Basics
- Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)
- Selecting DOM elements
- Modifying element content and attributes
- Creating and removing elements
- Traversing the DOM tree
- Project: Interactive To-Do List
Week 4: Events and Form Handling
- Event handling and event listeners
- Event propagation and delegation
- Mouse and keyboard events
- Form events and validation
- Browser storage (localStorage and sessionStorage)
- Project: Form Validation and Storage
Week 5: Asynchronous JavaScript
- Callbacks and the event loop
- Promises and promise chaining
- Error handling with try/catch
- Async/await syntax
- Fetch API for HTTP requests
- Project: Weather App with API Integration
Week 6: Modern JavaScript Features
- ES6+ features overview
- Arrow functions and template literals
- Destructuring and spread/rest operators
- Classes and inheritance
- Modules and import/export syntax
- Project: Refactoring with Modern JavaScript
Week 7: JavaScript Best Practices
- Code organization patterns
- Debugging techniques and tools
- Performance optimization
- Introduction to testing principles
- Security considerations
- Project: Final Project Development (Part 1)
Week 8: Final Project & Introduction to Frameworks
- Final project development and refinement
- Overview of JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
- Introduction to build tools and package managers
- Next steps in JavaScript learning
- Final project presentations
- Course review and certification
Projects You'll Build
Apply your skills to create these interactive applications
Interactive Quiz App
Build a dynamic quiz application with multiple choice questions, scoring, and timer functionality.
Weather Dashboard
Create a weather app that fetches and displays real-time data from a weather API with location search.
Task Manager
Develop a full-featured task management application with categories, priorities, and local storage.
Meet Your Instructor
Elenika Georgiades
Senior JavaScript Developer & Instructor
Elenika has been working with JavaScript for over 8 years and has built numerous web applications for startups and enterprises. She's passionate about creating seamless user experiences and teaching others how to leverage the power of JavaScript.
Before joining CyprusCoding Academy, Elenika worked as a lead front-end developer at MediaTech, where she managed a team building interactive web applications. She holds a degree in Computer Science and is certified in various JavaScript frameworks.
Her teaching style combines theory with practical examples, ensuring students understand not just how to write JavaScript code but how to write it well, following industry best practices.
What Our Students Say
Markovich Kyriakidis
Course Graduate
"The JavaScript course at CyprusCoding Academy was exactly what I needed to take my web development skills to the next level. The instructor explained complex concepts clearly, and the projects we built gave me the confidence to start freelancing as a front-end developer."
Elenya Papadopolous
Course Graduate
"After completing the HTML/CSS course, I was eager to learn JavaScript to add interactivity to my websites. This course exceeded my expectations—I learned not just the basics but also modern JavaScript practices. Within weeks of completing the course, I landed my first job as a junior developer."
Master JavaScript in Cyprus - The Language of Modern Web Development
JavaScript has established itself as the indispensable programming language of the web, powering interactive experiences across millions of websites and applications worldwide. As businesses in Cyprus continue to digitize and enhance their online presence, the demand for skilled JavaScript developers has never been higher.
Our JavaScript Essentials course at CyprusCoding Academy has been meticulously designed to bridge the gap between basic web development skills and the dynamic capabilities that employers are actively seeking. Unlike generic online tutorials, our curriculum is structured to build your skills progressively, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application through real-world projects.
What truly distinguishes our approach is our focus on modern JavaScript practices. The language has evolved significantly in recent years, and our course ensures you learn not just the fundamentals but also the latest features and best practices that are standard in professional development environments today. From ES6+ syntax to asynchronous programming with Promises and async/await, you'll master the tools that make JavaScript development efficient and powerful.
Our experienced instructors bring years of industry experience to the classroom, providing insights and guidance that go beyond basic syntax. They'll help you understand not just the "how" but the "why" behind JavaScript's design patterns and best practices, preparing you to make informed decisions in your own projects.
By completing this course, you'll have transformed from someone who understands basic web structure to a developer capable of creating dynamic, interactive web applications. The portfolio of projects you'll build throughout the course will serve as tangible evidence of your new skills, opening doors to opportunities in Cyprus's growing tech sector and beyond.
Ready to Master JavaScript?
Enrollment is open for our upcoming cohort starting June 5, 2025. Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention.