This two-day course helps developers use jQuery to improve how web pages respond to user actions, content changes and data requests. You will work with selectors, DOM updates, events, effects, AJAX techniques and plugins, to build the skills that support clearer, more maintainable front-end code. By the end of the course, you should be better prepared to apply jQuery in existing web projects and improve interface behaviour in the workplace.
jQuery Web Development
Practical jQuery skills for web developers
Designed for developers with HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience, this two-day course focuses on using jQuery to maintain and enhance web interfaces. You will practise selecting elements, updating page content, responding to user events, applying effects, working with plugins and handling AJAX requests. The course suits early-career or experienced developers who need stronger front-end capability for existing projects, legacy applications or teams that still rely on jQuery.
Learning objectives
- Select and update page elements
- Manage user-triggered events
- Build controlled visual effects
- Check forms with jQuery
- Use plugins in existing projects
- Work with jQuery UI widgets
- Request data with AJAX
- Support cross-browser behaviour
Key facts
Certification
This course includes a certificate of completion to recognise your participation and support your training record.
Who it’s for
This course is suitable for learners looking to improve front-end functionality and build more interactive web interfaces using jQuery.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript knowledge is recommended for attending this course.
Exam information
This course does not include an exam.
Optional extras
This course includes hands-on labs and access to learning materials for continued practice.
Pre-course
No preparation work is required for this course.
Course syllabus
Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.
Day one
- Session 1: INTRODUCTION TO JQUERY
- Downloading and Implementing jQuery
- Enabling jQuery
- Using Basic Features
- Why jQuery?
- jQuery Popularity and Alternatives
- Cross-Browser Compatibility
- jQuery UI and Plugins
Day one
- Session 2: JQUERY BASICS
- Selecting Elements
- Working with Selections
- CSS, Styling and Dimensions
- Attributes
- Manipulating Elements
Day one
- Session 3: JQUERY CORE
- Utility Methods
- Checking Types
- Date Methods
- Detection
Day one
- Session 4: JQUERY EVENTS
- Connecting Events to Elements
- The Event Handling Function
- Triggering Events
- Event Delegation
- Event Helpers
Day two
- Session 5: JQUERY EFFECTS
- Effect Built-ins
- Custom Effects
- Animations
- Easing
- Effect Management
Day two
- Session 6: JQUERY AJAX
- Key AJAX Concepts
- AJAX Methods
- Using AJAX with Forms
- JSONP
- AJAX Events
Day two
- Session 7: JQUERY PLUGINS
- Plugins Explained
- Creating a Plugin
- Using Existing Plugins
- Writing a Plugin
Day two
- Session 8: FURTHER JQUERY
- jQuery Performance
- Encapsulation
- Managing Dependencies
FAQs
This two-day jQuery Web Development course helps developers build practical skills for maintaining and improving web interfaces. The FAQs below cover who the course is for, what experience you need, how the training is delivered, and how the techniques can support work on existing front-end projects.
Who is this jQuery course designed for?
This course is designed for developers who already understand HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript and want to build confidence using jQuery in front-end projects. It is particularly relevant if you work on existing websites, legacy applications or interfaces where jQuery is already part of the codebase.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will practice using jQuery to update page content, manage user actions, validate forms, add visual feedback, work with AJAX and use plugins. These skills can help you make web interfaces easier to adjust, maintain and support when project requirements change.
How does the course support existing web projects?
Many development teams still work with applications that include jQuery. This course helps you understand how to read, adapt and improve that code more confidently, so you can resolve front-end issues, make controlled updates and support existing interfaces without unnecessary rework.
Will the course help with form validation and AJAX?
Yes. The syllabus includes form validation and AJAX techniques. You will learn how jQuery can support checks on user input and how AJAX can update parts of a page without a full reload, helping you create smoother interactions in the right project context.
Does the course include hands-on practice?
Yes. The course includes practical exercises and live labs, giving you opportunities to apply jQuery techniques during the training. This helps you move beyond theory and practice the kinds of tasks you may need to complete when maintaining or enhancing real web interfaces.
What experience should I have before attending?
You should be familiar with HTML, CSS selectors and basic JavaScript before attending. This foundation will help you get more from the course, as the training focuses on using jQuery to work with page structure, events, effects, AJAX and plugins.
How can this course help my day-to-day work?
The course can help you work more confidently with jQuery-based interfaces, especially when maintaining existing systems. You will build practical skills for making updates, improving interface behaviour, supporting user interactions and working with code that needs to remain clear, controlled and maintainable.
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