MTA Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript

The MTA introduction to Programming Using JavaScript course is an excellent course for those looking to gain valuable introductory JavaScript skills.

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Is this for you?

This course is for anyone who aspires to a career in programming who wants to gain an insight into Javascript. It is aimed at those new to the skill so is suitable for beginners. 

Optional Qualifications and Certification*

Awarded 50 CPD points upon successful completion

* not available to those on funded or TSG-supported programmes

Start Date

Flexible

Study Type

In centre, online, or a combination

Training Type

course

Duration

50 hours or 2 weeks full-time study

About this course

Topics covered include - learning about JavaScript operators, keywords, and methods, using variables, data types, and functions, implementing decisions and loops, interacting with the DOM (Document Object Model), and interacting with forms.

In all of these topics, students will clearly see how JavaScript is used to enhance existing webpages. Furthermore, this course covers the material on the MTA exam, and will help anyone looking to improve their employability prospects in the areas of designing and building webpages.

COURSE OUTLINE

SESSION 1

Section A - Introduction: Course Opener, How to Study for This Exam.

Section B - Assignment and Arithmetic Operators: Assignment, Increment and Decrement, Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Modulus, Compound Assignment Operators.

Section C - JavaScript Best Practices: Comments, Indentations, Naming Conventions, Noscript, Constants, Reserved Keywords, Debugger Keyword, Set Breakpoints, Console.log.

Section D - Inline and External Scripts: When to Use, How to Use, Use Both Scripts.

Section E - Exception Handling: Try and Catch, Finally.

Section F - Browser Object Model Interaction: Manage State, Display Dialogs, Determine Screen Size, Domain 1 Exam Tips.

SESSION 2

Section A - Primitive Data Types: Number, Boolean, String, Null, Undefined, Typeof Operator, Type Checking Functions, Use Strict, Convert Between Data Types, Format Numbers, String Operations, Nesting Quotes, Initialization.

Section B - Declare and Use Arrays: Build and Define an Array, Iteration and Length, Initialization, Sorting and Searching, Push and Pop, Shift and Unshift, Access an Element, Understand MultiDimensional Arrays.

Section C - Complete and Debug Code on Objects: Properties, Methods, Instantiation, Date Object and Time, Retrieving Date Parts, Localization, Add and Subtract Dates.

Section D - Built-In Math Functions: Random, Round, Abs, Floor and Ceiling, Min and Max, Pow, Sqrt.

Section E - Parameters and Return Values: Reusable Code, Local vs. Global Scope, Redefining Variables, Passing Parameters, Value vs. Reference, Return Values, Domain 2 Exam Tips.

SESSION 3

Section A - Logical and Comparison Operators: Equals, Not Equals, Greater Than and Less Than, Less Than or Equal To, Greater Than or Equal To, Not, And, Or.

Section B - Decision Statements: If, Else If, Switch, Nested If.

Section C - Loops: For, While, Do, Break, Continue, Domain 3 Exam Tips.

SESSION 4

Section A - DOM Tree: Window, Document, Body, Other HTML Elements.

Section B - HTML Events: Onchange, Onmouseover, Onload, Onclick, Onmouseout, Onkeydown.

Section C - Output to HTML Documents, InnerHTML, Document. Write.

Section D - Locate, Modify, and Add Elements: GetElementByID, GetElementsByTagName, GetElementsByClassName, SetAttribute, CreateElement, Domain 4 Exam Tips.

SESSION 5

Section A - Retrieve Input and Set Form Field Values: Retrieve Form Values, DOM Path, Values from Elements, Prepopulating Values, Masking Values.

Section B - Input Validation: Upper and Lower Case, String Comparisons, Validation, NaN.

Section C - Form Submission Process: Onsubmit, Understand Post vs. Get, Understand Potential Submission Targets, Domain 5 Exam Tips.

Section D - Conclusion: Final Exam Tips, Final Thoughts.

 

Aims and Objectives

This course will enable you to gain an insight into introductory Javascript programming skills. 

If you want to progress and gain a Microsoft Technology Associate qualification, this course will help you learn the material required for the MTA 98-382 examination.

Pre-Requisites

There are no specific pre-requisites required before starting this course.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: - 

 

Self-Funded: 

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

 

 

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

 

 

Career Path

If you are keen to advance your career prospects, with further training you could aim to work in roles such as Java Programmer, game developer or application programmer. 

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Carlow
Pitman Training Carlow, Unit 1, Deerpark Business Complex, Dublin Road, Carlow R93 K409
Cork
Pitman Training Cork, Unit 4, Airport East Business & Technology Park, Cork T12 KW88
Dublin
Pitman Training Dublin, 3 Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 D02 N567
Dundalk
Pitman Training Dundalk, First Floor, Ramparts Shopping Centre, The Ramparts, Dundalk, Co Louth A91 R820
Galway
Pitman Training Galway, Centrepoint, Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway H91 RYD2
Kerry
Pitman Training Kerry, 2nd Floor Davcon Building, Monavalley Business Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 XY58
Limerick
Pitman Training Limerick, Unit 8 Chapel Court, Cathedral Place, Limerick V94 F6K2
Maynooth
Pitman Training Maynooth, Unit H 11 - First Floor, Maynooth Business Campus, Straffan Road, Maynooth W23 R9V4
Mullingar
Pitman Training Mullingar, Castle House, Castle Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 Y896
Naas
Pitman Training Naas, Monread Shopping Centre, Monread Road, Naas W91 YR12
Sligo
Pitman Training Sligo, Abbey House, JFK Parade, Sligo V94 YH6Y
Swords
Pitman Training Dublin-Swords, Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co.Dublin K67 A347
Waterford
Pitman Training Waterford, Unit 630C, Northern Extension, IDA Business Park, Cleaboy Road, Waterford X91 HY58
Waterford
Pitman Training Waterford, Unit 630C, Northern Extension, IDA Business Park, Cleaboy Road, Waterford X91 HY58
Wexford
Pitman Training Wexford, Unit 10, Westpoint Business Park, Clonard, Wexford Town Y35 YX60
Laois
Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 W0DT
Athlone
Pitman Training Athlone, C/O Athlone Chamber, Unit 12, Inis Oir, Golden Island, Athlone H91 RYD2
Clare
Pitman Training Clare, Unit 10, Tracklands Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare V95 F3C5
Wicklow
Pitman Training Wicklow, 10 Bullford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow A63 TP65

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