Learn to harness jQuery to create rich, interactive web interfaces. Gain practical experience in using some of the more advanced features and tools available in web development. This immersive course is ideal for developers aiming to boost their front-end skills with practical experience.
jQuery Web Development
Build dynamic, interactive web applications with jQuery
Develop engaging user experiences with jQuery in just two days. This course equips you with practical skills in DOM manipulation, animations, AJAX and more, helping you to become confident with the essential tools for modern web developers.
Learning objectives
- Manipulate the DOM with ease
- Inject and update content dynamically
- Apply visual effects and animations
- Validate forms with client-side scripting
- Integrate and manage jQuery plugins
- Leverage jQuery UI components
- Utilise jQuery with AJAX
- Enhance cross-browser compatibility
What you’ll learn
You’ll explore the full capabilities of jQuery through practical, instructor-led sessions. Gain confidence in using its tools to deliver smooth, responsive user experiences. Ideal for either novice learners or more experienced web developers that are looking to include the jQuery tools in their projects.
jQuery Basics
Learn how to select and manipulate DOM elements, apply styles, and use utility methods to simplify your code.
Event Handling
Discover how to connect and delegate events efficiently, enabling dynamic user interaction across your site.
Effects and Animations
Create built-in and custom animations, manage visual transitions and improve UX through motion.
AJAX Integration
Learn to send and receive data asynchronously using jQuery’s AJAX capabilities. Explore working with JSON and form data.
Plugins and jQuery UI
Use, configure and build jQuery plugins. Integrate UI widgets to enhance the functionality of your applications.
What’s included
- 2 days of live instructor-led training
- Access to interactive live labs
- Practical coding exercises
- Digital course materials
- Post-course support resources
- Flexible virtual delivery options
- Certificate of completion
- Expert industry trainers
Key facts
Ideal for
Novice or experienced web developers looking to add jQuery to their toolkit.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of HTML, CSS selectors and basic JavaScript. Completion of our HTML & CSS and JavaScript Developer courses is recommended.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This two-day course provides hands-on training in jQuery for developers aiming to build more interactive and dynamic web applications. Explore how to use the effects, animations, plug-ins and tools provided by the jQuery library to create rich client interfaces.
What is the main focus of the jQuery course?
This course focuses on teaching web developers how to use jQuery to manipulate the DOM, create animations, handle events and integrate AJAX functionality.
Do I need prior experience in JavaScript?
Yes, a basic understanding of JavaScript or a similar language is required. If you need a refresher, our JavaScript Developer course is a recommended prerequisite.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
It is suitable for developers who have basic web development experience and want to build on that with jQuery.
What kind of projects or examples will we work on during the course?
You’ll complete a series of practical exercises including form validation, content injection, animations, and AJAX data handling. These real-world scenarios are designed to help you immediately apply what you’ve learned.
How will learning jQuery benefit my web development skills today?
jQuery remains widely used in legacy systems and many current web applications. Learning it enhances your ability to work on a broad range of projects, particularly those requiring efficient DOM manipulation, cross-browser compatibility, and seamless integration with existing codebases.
What our customers say
“Tarn's presentation was a good mixture of practical examples and whiteboards, very well explained and he is obviously a subject matter expert. The exercises were really effective in consolidating the learning material.”
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