# JavaScript Development Certificate

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/certificates/javascript-development>

## Overview

Launch your web development career with JavaScript, the leading programming language for nearly a decade. Learn to build websites, web applications, and database-powered projects, while accessing a range of tools to broaden your skill set.

- **Create Dynamic Web Apps with JavaScript:** Work with React for front-end interfaces, Node.js for server-side logic, and Express.js to develop APIs. Build database-backed applications using MongoDB and add real-time data features for enhanced functionality.
- **Work with APIs & Third-Party Frameworks:** Learn to use both browser and third-party APIs to add new capabilities to your projects. Integrate content and features from platforms like X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook, and speed up development with frameworks and libraries.
- **Master JavaScript Tools & Cloud Deployment:** Get hands-on with key development tools, including Node Package Manager (NPM) for managing packages and AWS for deploying to the cloud. Gain the expertise to host apps and manage back-end systems for fully operational web solutions.
- **Portfolio Projects & One-on-One Mentoring:** Alongside the core curriculum, complete real-world projects to create a professional portfolio that highlights your skills for employers. You’ll also receive personalized mentoring to refine your resume and keep you aligned with your career goals.

## What you'll learn

- Fundamentals of JavaScript programming
- How to create a JavaScript runtime environment
- Hosting Node.js applications
- How to make and use JavaScript APIs
- JavaScript data types and management
- Deployment with AWS and other stacks
- Portfolio project development

## Prerequisites

Students should feel comfortable coding HTML and basic CSS. You should have knowledge equivalent to our [Web Development with HTML & CSS](/courses/coding-html-css) class.

## Curriculum
1. **JavaScript Programming Bootcamp**
2. **JavaScript Development with Node, Express, & MongoDB**
3. **React Development Bootcamp**
4. **Entering the Web Development Industry**
5. **SQL Bootcamp**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $5995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.