Topics covered in this JavaScript course

Unit 1: Introduction to JavaScript

• JavaScript Characteristics
• JavaScript and Common Programming Concepts
• JavaScript Flavours and Versions
• Technologies Based on JavaScript
• Server-Side vs. Client-Side Applications
• Annotating Your Code with Comments
• Expanding the Role of JavaScript

Unit 2: Working with Variables and Data in JavaScript

• Using JavaScript to Communicate with the User
• Using Data More Than Once: Variables
• JavaScript Operators / Expressions
• JavaScript Alerts and Prompts
• Inline Scripting, Simple User Events and Basic Event Handlers
• JavaScript Keywords and Reserved Words

Unit 3: Functions, Methods and Events in JavaScript

• Introduction to Functions
• Defining and Calling a Function
• Methods as Functions
• Types of Functions
• User Events and JavaScript Event Handlers

Unit 4: Debugging and Troubleshooting JavaScript

• What Is Debugging?
• Tools for Debugging Code
• Testing Code in Various Browsers
• Debugging Logic Errors
• JavaScript and Mobile Devices

Unit 5: Controlling Program Flow in JavaScript

• Controlling Decisional Pogram Flow
• The if…else statement
• The while statement
• The for statement
• The break statement
• The continue statement
• The switch statement
• Tools for Debugging Code

Unit 6: The JavaScript Document Object Model (DOM)

• The JavaScript Document Object Model (DOM)
• The window Object
• The document Object
• The image Object
• The history Object
• The location Object
• The navigator Object
• The Virtual DOM

Unit 7: JavaScript Language Objects

• Introduction to JavaScript Language Objects
• The String Object
• Evaluating Strings
• JavaScript Regular Expressions
• The Array Object
• The For Each() Method
• The Map() Method
• The Date Object
• Setting and Extracting Time Information
• The Math Object

Unit 8: Custom JavaScript Objects

• Creating Custom Objects
• Creating a JavaScript Object: The Constructor
• Creating an Instance of a Custom Object
• Creating Object Methods
• Creating Functions for Your Objects
• Concept of Classes
• Iterators and Generators

Unit 9: Changing HTML on the Fly

• Changing HTML on the Fly
• Using the getElementById Method
• Using the getElementsByName Method
• Using the getElementsByTagName Method
• Using the getElementsByClassName Method
• Modifying Attributes within the DOM
• Appending Text to the DOM

Unit 10: Developing Interactive Forms with JavaScript

• Interactive Forms
• Overview of Form Elements
• Referring to Form Elements
• The form Object
• The input Elements and text Objects
• The textarea object
• The select Object
• Form Validation
• Common form Security Errors

Unit 11: JavaScript Security

• Introduction to JavaScript Security Issues
• Browser vs. Operating System
• Browser-Specific Security Issues
• Browser Compatibility and Client-Side Detection
• Script Blocking
• Differences in document.write Among Browsers
• Malicious and Accidental Coding
• Frame-to-Frame URL Changing
• Signed Scripts
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Cookies and Security in JavaScript
• Ethics in Collecting, Storing, Using and Protecting User Data
• Creating Secure JavaScript Code

Unit 12: JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks

• Introduction to JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
• Choosing a Code Library
• External and Pre-Made Scripts
• Loading Your First Library
• Using JavaScript Library Plug-ins
• Using Frameworks
• Best Practices with JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
• Copyright Issues and JavaScript

Unit 13: JavaScript and AJAX

• Introduction to AJAX
• Handling Data and Content Types
• Interactions Among JavaScript, Data, and HTML
• Using AJAX Scripts
• AJAX and Servers
• AJAX and Databases
• Usability Issues with AJAX
• Combining AJAX with Libraries

Unit 14: Introduction to Web APIs

• Web Application Programming Interface (API)
• The Web Storage API
• The Geolocation API
• The Canvas API

Assessment

• Once you successfully pass the JavaScript course, you will receive a Diploma in JavaScript from CMIT.
• You may optionally take an exam to receive CIW Certification. CIW exams are completed at home or work at a time that suits you, using a proctored (supervised) exam. Your webcam is used to supervise you during the exam. More information on exams can be found on the CMIT exam page.

Accreditation

• You may optionally take exams to receive CIW certification.
• More information can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details.