Learn JavaScript
Learn how to use JavaScript — a powerful and flexible programming language for adding website interactivity.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 20 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
You interact with JavaScript code all the time — you just might not realize it. It powers dynamic behavior on websites (like this one) and plays an important role in many fields, like front- and back-end engineering, game and mobile development, virtual reality, and more. In this course, you’ll learn JavaScript fundamentals that will be helpful as you dive deeper into more advanced topics.
Skills you'll gain
Build core programming concepts
Learn object-oriented concepts
Read and write JavaScript
Syllabus
11 lessons • 12 projects • 8 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Kelvin Weather
In this project, we're going to practice variables and printing to the console in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? You've got to master the basics. Get comfortable with these fundamentals. - Project
Dog Years
In this project, we're going to practice variables and strings in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? These concepts will help you use your data to output information to your users. - Project
Magic Eight Ball
Build a virtual Magic Eight Ball using control flow in JavaScript. You’ll practice building decision-making into your programs and gain confidence in writing more robust JavaScript code.
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- I've taken courses through a coding school where I live as well as on Udacity and Pluralsight, but this Codecademy course made objects, methods, getters and setters, and so many key concepts so much more plain and simple for me. With the other courses, I assumed it was something I'd get "one day" and just plodded along to keep learning.Ariel A.Verified Learner
- I've gone through beginner-level JavaScript courses before, but none compare to Codecademy! The structure of this course was practically flawless. Each lesson built my understanding precept upon precept. It was laid out logically, with good reason.David P.Verified Learner
- Very helpful for beginners. Breaks things down into bite-sized pieces that are easily digestible. Provides a good foundation for understanding the basics of programming. The exercises are also very helpful in helping to solidify the concepts that are being taught.Julia D.Verified Learner
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions about JavaScript
JavaScript is one of the most popular languages in the world. It’s powerful and versatile, and with HTML and CSS, it forms the foundation of modern web development.