JavaScript Level 1 with jQuery
Class timetable | Course outline
Course Description
This is the first of two JavaScript courses we offer. The class starts with an introduction to JavaScript programming before teaching you how to use the jQuery library to deliver more intuitive and interactive Web experiences. The course consists of many small hands-on projects which you can begin applying to your own projects straight after the class.
Target Audience
Students should already be familar with HTML and CSS - no prior experience of JavaScript or jQuery is required.
JavaScript Level 1 Class Timetable
| Chicago | Jun 11 - 13 ! | Register |
| Los Angeles | Jun 25 - 27 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Jul 16 - 18 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Aug 6 - 8 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Aug 27 - 29 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Sep 17 - 19 | Register |
| Chicago | Oct 15 - 17 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Oct 29 - 31 | Register |
* Class almost full ! Class guaranteed to run † Class is full
The Three Layers of the Web
- HTML for Content
- CSS for Presentation
- JavaScript for Behavior
- The Right Way
- JavaScript Libraries
Programming with JavaScript
- JavaScript Syntax
- Running a JavaScript Program
- Statements: Bite-sized Chunks for your Browser
- Comments: Bite-sized Chunks Just for You
- Variables: Storing Data for your Program
- Conditions and Loops: Controlling Program Flow
- Functions: Writing Code for Later
- Objects
Getting Started with jQuery
- What jQuery Does
- Why jQuery Works Well
- Our First jQuery Document
Selectors—How to Get Anything You Want
- The Document Object Model
- The $() Factory Function
- CSS Selectors
- XPath Selectors
- Custom Selectors
- DOM Traversal Methods
- Accessing DOM Elements
Events—How to Pull the Trigger
- Performing Tasks on Page Load
- Simple Events
- Compound Events
- Limiting and Ending Events
- Simulating User Interaction
Effects—How to Add Flair to Your Actions
- Inline CSS Modification
- Basic Hide and Show
- Effects and Speed
- Multiple Effects
- Simultaneous versus Queued Effects
- In a Nutshell
Images and Slideshows
- Lightboxes
- Cropping Images with Jcrop
- Slideshows
- Image-ine That!
Menus, Tabs, Tooltips, and Panels
- Menus
- Accordion Menus
- Tabs
- Panels and Panes
- Tooltips
- Order off the Menu
DOM Manipulation—How to Change Your Page on Command
- Manipulating Attributes
- Inserting New Elements
- Moving Elements
- Wrapping Elements
- Copying Elements
- DOM Manipulation Methods in a Nutshell
Plug-ins
- How to Use a Plug-in
- Popular Plug-Ins
- Finding Plug-in Documentation
- Developing a Plug-in
What's included
JavaScript Training Manual
Certificate of Course Completion
6 Months FREE Repeat Policy
2 AMC Movie Vouchers
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris is a good inspiration, as a mentor. Really help me understand JavaScript from a logical and as well programming method. In the future I would like to take additional classes in JavaScript, and other classes he teaching."
Dion Ramos - Individual
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris is an excellent instructor he explain the materials and gave great example and it was a lot of participation within the class. I would strongly recommend Training Connection to my fellow co-workers at Chicago Public Schools."
Sharon D Lawson - Chicago Public Schools
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris was wonderful. Our small class was able to move faster than normal and Chris challenged us to learn more. I saw a number of "similar" courses offered in the area, and I am extremely pleased that I made the right choice."
Joshua Radetski - Individual
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Oliver is a great instructor, he encouraged me to ask questions and helped me understand the subject matter better than any other tutorial or course I've taken on this subject. He is also very personable and fun, but professional as well. I would definitely take another course with Oliver as the instructor."
Melissa Slemin - Individual
