LinkedIn Learning

JavaScript Essential Training

4.7(5,000) on LinkedIn Learning·340K enrolled
Beginner 8 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A concise LinkedIn Learning course on JavaScript essentials — variables, functions, the DOM and modern ES6 features. It is a clear primer for absolute beginners, accessed through a LinkedIn Learning subscription.

Good for: Complete beginners who want a concise introduction to JavaScript.

Less suitable if: You already know JavaScript, or you want a project-heavy course.

Skills you'll gain

JavaScriptDOMES6FunctionsVariablesWeb basics

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to JavaScript
You want a concise primer
You have LinkedIn Learning

Consider something else if you…

You already know JavaScript
You want lots of projects
You want a free course

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: About 8 hours.

About this course

JavaScript Essential Training is LinkedIn Learning's flagship JavaScript course — covering modern JavaScript (ES6+) from variable declaration and data types through functions and closures, DOM manipulation, event handling, fetch and async/await, and modules. Morten Rand-Hendriksen's teaching methodology emphasizes understanding why JavaScript works the way it does, not just memorizing syntax.

What you'll learn

Write modern JavaScript using let/const, arrow functions, and destructuring
Manipulate the DOM and respond to user events
Work with JavaScript's asynchronous model using promises and async/await
Use the Fetch API to communicate with web services
Organize JavaScript with modules and modern project structure

This course includes

8h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription (usually a one-month free trial). There is no separate one-off price.

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LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — the basics rather than a formal qualification.

Instructor

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Morten Rand-Hendriksen
LinkedIn Learning instructor
340K+ learners12 courses4.7 instructor rating

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a LinkedIn Learning staff instructor specializing in web technologies, known for conceptually rigorous and clearly paced teaching.

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Frequently asked questions

It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial.
Yes. It is a concise primer covering the JavaScript essentials.
It is more of a focused primer than a project-heavy course. For lots of projects, a fuller course suits better.
About 8 hours.
Yes, a LinkedIn Learning completion certificate for your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription
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