Knowing JavaScript opens doors. JavaScript has ranked #1 most popular developer tool in Stack Overflow’s Developer Survey for an astonishing 11 years in a row. And, according to LinkedIn, “JavaScript developer is one of the most in-demand roles in the country, as are the skills associated with it, and JavaScript is among the top five in-demand skills in the software industry.” 

Employers put a premium on product managers, designers, marketers, and other professionals with the technical literacy and JavaScript skills to collaborate effectively with development teams.

This course requires a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS in order to enroll. Graduates of our Front-End Web Development course will be well-prepared.

Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this JavaScript Development Short Course is a good fit for you.

Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA student:

• A robust introduction to the fundamentals of JavaScript and object-oriented programming.
• The technical know-how to utilize JavaScript code both in the browser and on the command line, respond to user input, and consume data from any third-party API.
• 60 hours of expert instruction from a professional developer, plus many more spent tackling homework, honing projects, and getting technical support in office hours.
• Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
• A real-world project where you¡¯ll build a single-page web app that adheres to modern JavaScript design patterns.
• Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA¡¯s dedicated team.
• Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
• A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
• Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field.

We’re proud to offer numerous other directly connected courses, from other short courses like Python programming and React development, to full-time career change focused tech bootcamps in software engineering, data science, and UX design.

For your capstone project, you’ll build a single-page application with JavaScript that follows common design patterns, persists user data, and consumes data from APIs. We encourage you to tackle a coding challenge that’s related to your work or a passion project you’ve been meaning to carve out time for.

Throughout this JavaScript development course, you’ll also complete a number of smaller labs designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit.

Yes. All of our short courses are designed for busy professionals with full-time work commitments. Depending on your location, classes meet twice per week in the evenings or all day on Saturday. If you’re able to dedicate a full week to learning, we also have a full-time, accelerated one-week option. 

You’ll be expected to spend time working on homework and projects outside of class each week, but the workload is designed to be manageable with a full-time job.

If you need to miss a session or two, we offer resources to help you catch up. We recommend you discuss any planned absences with your instructor.

Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this JavaScript Development Short Course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

• Attend an info session online.
• Explore your financing options.
• Apply to enroll in the course.*

*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.