Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript
What is on this Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript course?
This course teaches the foundational skills needed to write, debug, and maintain well-structured JavaScript code. You’ll learn how JavaScript is used to make websites dynamic and interactive—covering variables, functions, decisions and loops, arrays, objects, events, the Document Object Model (DOM), and form handling. You’ll also gain experience working with built-in JavaScript methods and best practices for writing clean, readable code.
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What qualification will I get?
You’ll gain the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript certification. This is a globally recognised qualification that proves you understand the core principles of JavaScript and can apply them to real-world web development scenarios.
How is the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript course assessed?
Assessment is via a Certiport performance-based exam, taken at an approved Pearson VUE or Certiport test centre. The exam tests your ability to complete and debug JavaScript code snippets based on practical tasks.

Overview
Duration: Self-paced
Certification: Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript
Price: £650
Master the foundations of JavaScript and become confident writing, debugging, and maintaining interactive web code. This course prepares you for the official Certiport IT Specialist certification in JavaScript.
What modules will be on the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript course?
1. JavaScript Operators, Methods, and Keywords
Use arithmetic, assignment, and compound operators
Follow JavaScript best practices (comments, indentation, debugger tools)
Understand internal vs external scripts
Use
try
,catch
, andfinally
for exception handlingInteract with the Browser Object Model (BOM), such as screen detection and alerts
2. Variables, Data Types, and Functions
Declare and use primitive data types (Number, Boolean, String, etc.)
Work with arrays: define, access, sort, search, and manipulate
Use objects and built-in objects like
Date
Use built-in Math methods like
Math.floor()
andMath.random()
Write functions with parameters and return values, and understand scope
3. Decisions and Loops
Use logical and comparison operators
Write conditional logic with
if
,else
, andswitch
Create loops using
for
,while
,do while
, and control them withbreak
orcontinue
4. Document Object Model (DOM)
Understand and construct the DOM tree (window, document, elements)
Handle events:
onclick
,onchange
,onkeydown
,onmouseover
, etc.Output content using
document.write
,innerHTML
, andtextContent
Locate and modify HTML elements using methods like
getElementById
andcreateElement
Attach events using
addEventListener
5. HTML Forms
Retrieve and update values from form fields
Perform input validation (empty fields, numeric input, string comparisons)
Understand the form submission process:
onsubmit
, POST vs GET, and action targets


Where does the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript course take place?
This course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to study in your own time, at your own pace. You will receive:
12 months’ access to the eLearning platform
Interactive content, video lessons and quizzes
Support from tutors and technical advisors
Access to practice exams and revision materials
An exam voucher to sit your certification online or at a Pearson VUE test centre
You can study from anywhere with an internet connection, and complete the course around your other commitments.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
Beginners who want to start learning programming for web development
Students aiming to build a foundation in JavaScript before moving into more advanced front-end or full-stack frameworks
Anyone preparing for an entry-level role in software or web development
It is recommended that learners have basic familiarity with HTML and web page structure before starting.
FAQ
Self-led courses can begin as soon as learners receive their account information. This information will be emailed to learners with 48 hours of
You can sign up as many candidates as you like, we will just need some basic information for each learner.
The price for access to the learning materials and the certification email is £600.


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Self-led Course
Self-led courses give learners the materials they need pass the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript certification exam, and puts learners in control of their own learning.
- Comprehensive learning materials, designed to be easy to understand and learn.
- Learn at your own pace and in your own way.
- Includes an exam voucher for learners to tackle the Certiport IT Specialist – JavaScript exam when they are ready.
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