Course Application
This course is part of a certificate program. You can take this course without enrolling in the certificate program, but it won't automatically count toward earning the certificate. To apply to the full certificate program instead, visit the Certificate in JavaScript page.
To apply to this course, you’ll need to submit the following:
- An application
- A current resume
- A personal statement outlining your relevant skills and knowledge and how you acquired them (250-word maximum)
We accept course applicants on a space-available basis and will email you before the first class to let you know if you’ve been accepted. If accepted, you’ll need to pay the course fee to complete your registration.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- A high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Some programming experience, preferably in JavaScript. You should have experience working with basic file I/O (reading and writing text and/or binary files) and data structures such as arrays, functions, events and objects. Those who need help meeting this requirement should consider enrolling in our Introduction to Programming With JavaScript course.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have at least basic English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to an online offering of this program, which doesn’t require a visa. To enroll in a classroom offering, you must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Classroom students will need:
- Laptop to bring to class that has a recent operating system such as Windows 7 or later or Mac OSX 10.6 or later, although an Intel Mac or Linux platform is optimal
Online students will need:
- Computer that has a recent operating system such as Windows 7 or later or Mac OSX 10.6 or later, although an Intel Mac or Linux platform is optimal
- High-speed internet connection
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- Headset with microphone
- Second monitor
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.