JavaScript Developer with AI Coding

The JavaScript Developer course provides a complete, practical pathway into modern JavaScript development. You will learn the skills you need to build interactive, responsive, and production-ready web applications. Starting with JavaScript core concepts and then moving into more advanced techniques, you will understand how the language interacts with webpage elements, how to modify onscreen content through the Document Object Model (DOM), how to test and debug code using Google Chrome's...

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6 Months / 188 Course Hrs
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JavaScript Developer with AI Coding

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Course code: GES3034

What you will learn

  • Build a foundation in essential developer tools and workflows, including the command line, Visual Studio Code, and Git and GitHub
  • Get started with AI-assisted development using current tools from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, including ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, and Claude Code
  • Use AI as a coding partner across chat-based and agentic workflows, applying precision prompting and using AI to review, debug, and refine code
  • Understand how to combine AI assistance with traditional development skills for improved productivity
  • Build a strong foundation in core and modern JavaScript, including arrow functions, array destructuring, modules, DOM/CSSOM manipulation, and debugging
  • Develop applications using React and Vue, including components, state, reactivity, routing, and modern build tools like Vite
  • Learn to work effectively with Node.js, npm, and modern JavaScript tooling

How you will benefit

  • Build confidence working with modern AI coding tools across both chat-based and agentic workflows
  • Increase your speed and efficiency in writing, testing, and refining code
  • Improve problem-solving by leveraging AI as a support tool for troubleshooting and ideation
  • Strengthen the judgment needed to evaluate, guide, and improve AI-generated code
  • Gain practical, real-world experience building full front-end projects using JavaScript, React, and Vue

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 188 course hours

Lesson 1: Things Every Developer Should Know

  • Zip Files
  • Showing Extensions
  • Taking Screenshots
  • Using Command Line Shell
  • Relative and Absolute Paths
  • Browsers
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Git and GitHub Foundations
  • Asking Good Questions

Lesson 2: Getting Started with AI Development

  • AI Toolkit Setup and First Interactions
  • Building Your First Webpage with AI

Lesson 3: Introduction to JavaScript Training

  • JavaScript Basics
  • Variables, Arrays, and Operators
  • JavaScript Functions
  • Built-In JavaScript Objects
  • Conditionals and Loops
  • Event Handlers and Listeners
  • The HTML Document Object Model
  • CSS Object Model
  • Errors and Exceptions

Lesson 4: Advanced JavaScript

  • Advanced JavaScript Concepts

Lesson 5: AI as a Coding Partner

  • Chat and Agent Workflows
  • AI as Reviewer and Debugger

Lesson 6: Introduction to Vue.js Training

  • Overview and Introduction to Vue.js
  • Setting Up Vue with Vite
  • Basic Vue Reactivity
  • Conditionals and Loops
  • Components
  • Vue Routing

Lesson 7: React Training

  • Introduction to React
  • JSX and React Elements
  • React Components
  • React State
  • React Routing
  • Styling React Apps
  • Implementing Game Logic
  • React Effects

Course Total — Quizzes: 29 | Assignments: 85 | Projects: 1

Stephen Withrow

Stephen Withrow brings over four decades of experience in training, development, and consulting across a broad spectrum of technologies, including Python, Java, Web Development, Oracle, C, and C++. His extensive background includes the design and implementation of business-critical solutions on client/server, web, and enterprise platforms. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Physics from Florida State University.

Stephen has provided training for a wide array of organizations, including the Department of Defense, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of New York, Merrill Lynch, IBM, and UPS, delivering high-impact instruction to professionals at every level of technical proficiency.

As a trainer, Stephen is widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise, engaging teaching style, and ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, practical instruction. Students consistently describe him as patient, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, often calling him the best technical instructor they've ever had. He is praised for his real-world examples, kindness, and attentiveness to students' needs.

Stephen creates a positive, encouraging learning environment where participation is welcomed and questions are thoroughly addressed. His ability to adapt to varying experience levels while maintaining a structured and effective course flow sets him apart. Whether teaching beginning HTML or advanced Oracle development, Stephen equips students with the skills, confidence, and insights to apply their knowledge immediately in the workplace.

Prerequisites:

Students should have experience with HTML and at least a basic understanding of CSS.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • Visual Studio Code (download and installation instructions are provided in course)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

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This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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