This JavaScript training course is designed to teach all of the fundamentals of JavaScript programming, i.e. the core language plus the techniques and add-on libraries which JavaScript programmers use on an everyday basis to accomplish the most common web design tasks.

This course is mainly suitable for front-end web developers who want to automate & animate interaction with end-users, they do not need to have any previous programming experience.

The (JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer) certification demonstrates that the candidate’s understanding of the JavaScript language core syntax and semantics, as well as their proficiency in using the most elements of the languages, tools, and resources to designs, develop, and refactor simple JavaScript programs.

Prerequisite:
This JavaScript Essentials training course is for beginners, is designed to get non-programmers who wants to pursue career in JavaScript programming and web application development.

Individuals must have ability to use computer with ease and good typing skills.

Hands-on Experience:

This course involves practical labs throughout the course providing learners hands-on experience. There is no such short training which will turn you into an expert programmer overnight than this one. You’ll need some aptitude for technical problem-solving, lots of post-course practice, and the ability to learn from your inevitable mistakes. This JavaScript course should, however, provide an excellent platform for doing those things and reaching that status. Learners will also be able to confidently learn other programming languages with ease based on skills gained during this course.

Exams & Certifications:

SQA:

On completion of this course, you can sit in the PDA Software Development SCQF Level 7 exam and by passing it you get your Personal Development Award (PDA) certificate from SQA

Vendors Certifications Opportunity (JavaScript institute):

After completing this course students can also proceed with following Python Institute certifications for the vendor’s certifications.
It also prepares you for the JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer certification from JavaScript Institute.
Exam Code: JSE-40-01

Who this course best suit to?

• If you want to learn to code through building fun and useful projects, then take this course.
• If you want to start your career as a software programmer.
• You are new to programming and want to learn python to kick-start your journey.
• If you are a seasoned programmer and want to learn Python to add to your portfolio.

Course Objectives:

• Basics of JavaScript and Computer Programming
• Variables, Data Types, and Type Casting
• Operators and user Interaction
• Control Flow – Conditional Execution and loops
• Functions
• Errors, exceptions, debugging, and troubleshooting

Target Audiences:
The IT training classes which we currently offering are suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

• School Leavers
• Adult returnees to education
• Individuals who intend to leave school and further their career path in a college or equivalent
• Who are in employment and wish to enhance their career prospects
• Who wish to start a new career in IT
• Who wants to get a promotion at work
• Who want to upgrade their IT skills

Modes of Learning:

You have the option of undertaking this course via the following learning modes:

1. Face to Face (Classroom-based Learning): You will attend the class each week on its specified day and time at your designated centre (Edinburgh or Glasgow)
2. Virtual Learning: Live traditional face-to-face class will broadcast remotely via our online settings through Microsoft Team
3. Blended Learning: Mixture of Face to face and Virtual learning (must inform when joining the course).
4. ELearning is also available for this course.

Career Opportunities/ Job Roles:
Upon completion of related certification exams student will be able to advance in their career if they are currently in a related job role or be able to pursue roles in jobs such as:

• JavaScript Developer
• JavaScript Front-end Developer
• JavaScript Engineer

Reasons You Should Get this Certification

• You’ll earn a higher salary
• Web application development skills are Globally required.
• It gives you a competitive edge
• You’ll get more opportunities
• Your skills will be universal.

Funding Available:

Course Funding: SAAS PTFG: Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland

This course is funded by SAAS part time funding which is available to eligible individuals only;
SAAS General funding eligibility requirement:

1. You have to be a resident of Scotland
2. Either employed or unemployed, if working then earning must be less/equals to 25k a year
3. Have not used the SAAS funding in this Academic Year.

Other criteria:

• Students do not need to pay it back as this is a grant, not a loan.
• This funding is different from the full-time funding, which can be applied by someone who previously granted for a degree, postgrad or any other full-time studies (HNC/HND) etc. but not in a same session
• Part-time funding cannot be received in the same session if one is already receiving any part/full time funding for other courses.
• Part-Time funding can only be used for one course per academic year
• SAAS part-time funding academic year starts from Aug to July.

For more information, please visit the below link 

www.saas.gov.uk/_forms/funding_guide.pdf

To check your eligibility:

Please follow the below link to check if you qualify for the course funding;

www.saas.gov.uk/part-time/undergraduate-funding

Self-Funding:

If you do not qualify for SAAS part-time funding, you have the option to self-fund the course.

Fees are payable in advance at the start of the course unless otherwise agreed.

We also provide flexible fee instalments to help students in paying their fees.

There are a number of other funding opportunities available to UK and EU students to help them to pay for their studies. Contact the college for more details.