The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

Course Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of web development with jQuery! This course is designed to take you from a beginner to a professional, covering everything you need to know to create interactive and dynamic web applications. By the end of the course, you'll have a deep understanding of jQuery and how to apply it to build modern web experiences. You'll start with the basics, including jQuery setup, the difference between jQuery and JavaScript, and creating your first jQuery file. As you progress, you'll dive into essential concepts like element selection, traversing the DOM, and working with forms. By the time you reach advanced topics, you'll explore AJAX, YouTube API integrations, and creating dynamic games like "Whack-a-Mole" and "Memory Game" using jQuery. This course is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in jQuery, from web developers to hobbyists. It’s also ideal for those who want to expand their skills in web interactivity and animation. Prerequisites include basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, but no prior jQuery experience is required.