JavaScript is the language behind nearly every interactive experience on the web, and the gap between knowing it exists and being able to use it confidently is smaller than most people think. This course closes that gap, giving you a practical, hands-on foundation so you can stop watching others build and start building yourself.

JavaScript Basics for Beginners

JavaScript Basics for Beginners
This course is part of Foundations of Web and Cloud Development Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
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Beginner level
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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Write JavaScript programs using variables, operators, conditionals, and loops to store data and control program flow.
Build and test algorithms using JavaScript functions, scope, and structured test functions that verify your code produces the right output.
Combine JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to render a styled, interactive web page, and install open-source packages from NPM to extend your projects.
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June 2026
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