Take your first step into programming — learn JavaScript from scratch and build the skills to create interactive web and mobile applications and launch a career in technology.
JavaScript is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world — powering the interactive elements behind every website, from embedded videos and search boxes to live social media feeds. JavaScript Essentials 1 introduces the fundamentals of JavaScript and computer programming with no prior experience required. The course covers variables, data types, operators, control flow, functions, and error handling, building a solid programming foundation applicable to front-end development, web applications, mobile apps, and game development. Developed in collaboration with the OpenEDG JS Institute, this course aligns to the JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer certification exam. This is part of the JavaScript Learning Collection.
Curriculum Chapters
- 1. Introduction to JavaScript and Computer Programming
- 2. Variables, Data Types, Type Casting, and Comments
- 3. Operators and User Interaction
- 4. Control Flow – Conditional Execution and Loops
- 5. Functions
- 6. Errors, Exceptions, Debugging, and Troubleshooting
Skills You Will Learn
Explain the fundamentals of JavaScript and computer programming. Declare and use variables, apply data types, perform type casting, and write comments in JavaScript code. Use arithmetic, comparison, logical, and assignment operators and implement basic user interaction. Apply conditional execution using if, else if, and switch statements. Implement loops including for, while, and do-while to control program flow. Define and call functions, apply recursion, and understand variable scope. Identify, handle, and troubleshoot errors and exceptions using debugging techniques.
Technologies Used
JavaScript (text-based programming)
Browser-based JavaScript environment
Developer console and debugging tools
Course Details
Course Type: Free self-paced
Time: 40 Hours
Modules: 6
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites
None. No prior programming experience required.
Certification & Career
Career and Certification alignment: This course aligns to the JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer certification exam from the OpenEDG JS Institute. Programming skills open pathways to careers in front-end development, web applications, mobile app development, and game development across almost any industry. This is part of the JavaScript Learning Collection.
Achievements & Badges
Upon completion, earn a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge plus six module-level sub-badges. Learners can also pursue the optional JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer certification exam. Share your verified achievements on LinkedIn, your CV, or professional profile.
What Cisco verifies: Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the JavaScript Essentials 1 course. The holder of this credential has foundational JavaScript programming skills including working with variables, data types, operators, user interaction, conditional execution, loops, functions, recursion, and error handling and debugging.
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