Overview:

The Certificate in JavaScript (CJS) is a 6-month offered by the National Council of Training Academy (NCTA). This programme is designed to provide learners with essential skills in JavaScript, one of the most widely used programming languages for web development. It is ideal for beginners, students, job seekers, aspiring web developers, and professionals who want to strengthen their ability to create interactive, dynamic, and user-friendly websites and applications.

The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, covering JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, event handling, form validation, multimedia control, and integration with HTML and CSS. Learners will gain the expertise to build interactive web pages and small-scale applications using JavaScript.

Course Curriculum:

The CJS course focuses on practical JavaScript learning, enabling learners to apply concepts in real-world web development. The curriculum includes:

1. Introduction to JavaScript
   1. History & Importance of JavaScript
   2. Setting Up JavaScript in Web Pages
   3. Syntax, Statements & Comments
       
2. JavaScript Basics
   1. Variables, Data Types & Operators
   2. Expressions & Statements
   3. Control Structures (If, Switch, Loops)
   4. Functions & Scope
       
3. Working with Objects
   1. Built-in Objects (String, Number, Array, Date, Math)
   2. User-Defined Objects
   3. Object Methods & Properties
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4. Document Object Model (DOM)
   1. Introduction to DOM
   2. Selecting & Modifying Elements
   3. Changing Styles & Content Dynamically
   4. Creating & Deleting Elements
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5. Events & Event Handling
   1. Event Listeners (onClick, onChange, onMouseOver, etc.)
   2. Keyboard & Mouse Events
   3. Form Events
   4. Event Propagation & Bubbling
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6. Forms & Validations
   1. Capturing User Input
   2. Client-Side Form Validation
   3. Error Handling & Messages
       
7. Advanced JavaScript Concepts
   1. Arrays & Loops in Detail
   2. Functions (Anonymous, Arrow, Callback)
   3. Timers (setTimeout, setInterval)
   4. JavaScript Regular Expressions
   5. Error Handling with Try & Catch
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8. JavaScript & Multimedia
   1. Embedding & Controlling Audio/Video
   2. Creating Image Galleries
   3. Animations with JavaScript
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9. Integration with HTML & CSS
   1. Using JavaScript for Dynamic Styling
   2. Interactive Menus & Navigation
   3. Pop-ups, Rollovers & Dynamic Content
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10. Introduction to Modern JavaScript
    1. ES6 Features (let, const, Template Literals, Classes)
    2. Introduction to JSON
    3. Basics of AJAX for Data Handling
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11. Practical Sessions & Projects
    1. Creating Interactive Webpages
    2. Dynamic Forms with Validations
    3. Interactive Image Sliders
    4. JavaScript-Based Quiz Application
    5. Final Project: Complete Interactive Website
        

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the CJS course, learners will be able to:

1. Write, debug, and execute JavaScript code.
2. Manipulate web pages dynamically using DOM and events.
3. Validate forms and manage user input effectively.
4. Apply JavaScript to enhance interactivity and user experience.
5. Integrate JavaScript with HTML and CSS for complete web solutions.
6. Develop small-scale applications and interactive websites.
    

Career Opportunities:

Successful graduates can pursue roles such as:

1. JavaScript Developer (Entry-Level)
2. Front-End Web Developer
3. UI Developer Assistant
4. Website Interactivity Designer
5. Freelance JavaScript Programmer
6. Junior Software Developer
    

Salary Expectations:

Entry-level salaries for JavaScript professionals typically range from ₹12,000 – ₹22,000 per month, depending on the organisation and location. Freelancers and independent developers can earn more based on projects. With advanced skills in frameworks like React, Angular, or Node.js, learners can secure higher salaries and fast-track their careers in the software and IT industry.