JavaScript is a versatile and dynamic language, but its unique syntax, core features, and design principles can make it challenging to master. This Core JavaScript Fundamentals course by Jumping Bean is designed to provide a deep understanding of JavaScript's foundational elements. This includes everything from basic types and operators to advanced concepts like closures, asynchronous programming, and object-oriented principles. By understanding JavaScript at a fundamental level, learners gain the insight needed to confidently work with browser APIs, Node.js, and common JavaScript design patterns.

Our course is continuously updated to reflect the latest features, tools, and best practices, equipping participants with a future-proof foundation in JavaScript. Whether your goal is to excel as a front-end developer, back-end developer, or full-stack engineer, a strong command of JavaScript is essential.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Front-End Developers: Looking to improve their mastery of JavaScript for interactive, efficient client-side applications.
• Back-End Developers: Interested in using JavaScript in server environments like Node.js.
• Aspiring Web Developers: Gaining foundational skills to create dynamic websites and web applications.
• IT Graduates and New Developers: Preparing for roles that require a deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and ES6+ syntax.

Course Objectives

Through this course, participants will:

• Master the core principles of JavaScript, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control.
• Develop a deep understanding of functions, including advanced function expressions and closures.
• Learn how to leverage JavaScript’s unique object-oriented programming (OOP) features and understand this.
• Gain confidence in handling asynchronous JavaScript through callbacks, promises, and async/await.
• Build familiarity with the modularization of code, using import/export, namespaces, and classes.

Career Opportunities and Advancement

Mastering JavaScript opens the door to various in-demand job opportunities in tech, including:

• Front-End Developer: Use JavaScript to build responsive, interactive applications that enhance user experiences.
• Full-Stack Developer: Pair JavaScript skills with server-side knowledge to work across the application stack.
• JavaScript Developer: Focus on building complex web applications, libraries, and frameworks.
• UI/UX Engineer: Implement user-focused designs with intuitive, dynamic JavaScript interfaces.

With JavaScript as the primary language for front-end development and a key technology in back-end solutions like Node.js, professionals skilled in JavaScript are highly valued across the tech industry. JavaScript knowledge can lead to advanced roles such as Senior Developer, Technical Lead, and Full-Stack Engineer, with opportunities for significant career growth and specialization.

Course Prerequisites

To maximize learning in this course, participants should have:

• Basic Programming Knowledge: Familiarity with core programming concepts like variables, loops, and functions in any language.
• Understanding of HTML and CSS: Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS will be beneficial for working on JavaScript in a browser environment.
• Interest in Web Development: A passion for creating interactive web applications will enhance the learning experience.

This foundational knowledge ensures learners can focus on deepening their understanding of JavaScript while building the practical skills needed to use it effectively.

Why Choose Jumping Bean for Your JavaScript Training?

Jumping Bean is a trusted provider of IT training and consulting services, specializing in open-source technologies and delivering cutting-edge instruction across Africa and internationally. Here’s why we’re the best choice for JavaScript training:

• Industry-Expert Instructors: Our trainers bring years of real-world experience, enabling them to explain complex concepts with clarity and practical insights.
• Hands-On Learning: We emphasize project-based learning, allowing participants to practice their skills in real-world scenarios and gain practical experience they can apply immediately.
• Updated Curriculum: We stay current with JavaScript's latest updates and trends, ensuring our students are equipped with the most relevant skills for today's job market.
• Flexible Delivery Options: We offer instructor-led training in both online and in-person formats, along with self-paced options, so participants can choose the learning style that works best for them.
• Comprehensive Support: Our courses create a supportive environment, where questions are encouraged and assistance is readily available to ensure every learner's success.

Core JavaScript Course Objectives

• Introduction
• Basic Types
  • Numbers
  • Strings
    • Template Literals
  • Booleans
  •  Data Structures
    • Arrays
    • Maps
    • Sets
• Variables
  • introduction
  • Scoping
    • Let
    • Var
    • Const
  • undefined vs. null
  • The nullish coalescing operator (??)
• Operators & Flow Control
  • Equal Sign Operators == vs. ===
  • type conversion,
    • truthy & falsy values
  • Other Comparison Operators
  • Not Operators
  • Bitwise operators
  • Logical Operators
  •  If Statements
    • Else and Else If
  • Switch statement​​​​
• Functions
  • Intro to Functions
  • Returns and Brackets
  • Function Expressions
  • Default Values
  • Rest Parameters
  • Arrow Functions
  • Hoisting
  • Nested Functions & Closures
  • Immediately Invoked Function Expressions (IIFEs)
  • Function.prototype
  • Function and apply,bind,call
• Loops
  • Intro to Loops
  • While Loops
  • Do While Loop
  • For Loop
  • Controlling Loops
  • Closing Over For Loop
  • For...In and For Each
  • For...of
• Advanced Syntax
  • Destructuring arrays
  • Destructuring objects
  • Destructuring Nested Objects
  • Spread Syntax
  • Rest Syntax
• Throw Exceptions and Try...Catch
  • Throw Exceptions
  • Try...Catch
  • Finally Statement
• ObjectOriented Programming Language
  • OOP in Javascript
  • Creating objects
    • Object literals
    • Object Constructor
    • Object.create
  • Properties
    • attributes writeable, configurable, enumerable
    • getters/setters
  • Defining methods
    • Objects, functions & this keyword
  • Inheriting from Object prototype
• Intro to Classes
  • Constructors
  • Methods
  • Private/Public fields
  • getters/setters
  • Inheritance in classes with extends
  • Static Methods/Properties
• Callbacks and Promises
  • Callbacks
  • Promises
  • Async Await
• Modules
  • Namespaces
  • Import named/defaults
  • Export named/default

Unlock your potential in JavaScript with Jumping Bean’s Core JavaScript Fundamentals course, designed to equip you with a deep, practical understanding of the language that powers the modern web. Start building the skills that employers seek and set yourself up for success in front-end, back-end, and full-stack development!