Interactivity with JavaScript by University of Michigan (Coursera)
This JS Certification is part of the Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization offered by University of Michigan on Coursera, but it can be taken up independent of the full specialization. This course aims to provide learners with the ability to incorporate interactivity in a website through JavaScript.
In this Course, students are first introduced to the basics of the JavaScript language, covering topics such as variables, looping, functions in great detail; Debugging tools are also discussed. After the course, learners will be able to understand how the Document Object Model (DOM) is used by JavaScript to identify and modify specific parts of page, react to DOM Events and dynamically alter the contents and style of their page. The class will culminate in a final project – the creation of an interactive HTML5 form that accepts and verifies input.
The instructors of this course include Colleen van Lent, Ph.D. and Charles Russell Severance (a.k.a. Dr. Chuck). Colleen has experience in designing and teaching tech related courses at various renowned Universities and has published 2 books in web design. Dr. Chuck teaches various technology-oriented courses including programming, database design, and Web development and has written a number of books including Using Google App Engine, and Python for Everybody.
The course requires learners to have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. No prior JavaScript knowledge is needed.
Key Highlights
- Designed and Instructed by renowned professors of University of Michigan
- Trusted by over 75,000 students who have already enrolled for the course
- Includes hours of video content, several readings, articles, quizzes and practice assignments
- Self-paced learning option
- Option to enrol for the Course for free, and add a verified certificate of completion at a small fee
Duration : 2 weeks, 7 hours per week
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