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Build a Typing Speed Test with JavaScript and CSS

Learn how to build a real-time Typing Test app using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Practice DOM manipulation, event handling, timers, and responsive design in a hands-on front-end project. Boost your skills and get hired.

2.5 hours 0 projects 19 + lessons

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

5 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Jacinto Wong
Last updated: April 2026
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What you'll learn

  • Handle keyboard input and events in JavaScript
  • Create timers that update the UI in real time
  • Dynamically update the DOM with user feedback
  • Implement state management for web apps
  • Build responsive layouts with CSS
  • Design interactive user experiences
  • Add basic error handling for smoother performance
  • Track typing speed with WPM logic

Want to level up your JavaScript skills with a project that’s actually fun to use? In this course, you’ll build a fully interactive Typing Test app that challenges users to type quickly and accurately within a time limit.

You’ll dive into the core skills of front-end development—like real-time DOM manipulation, event handling, and working with timers...all while creating something you can show off or even compete with friends. You'll also learn how to build a responsive layout and add some simple but effective error handling to keep things running smoothly.

This is more than just a typing app - it’s a confidence-building, hands-on way to understand how interactive web applications really work.

What's the bottom line?

This course is not about making you just code along without understanding the principles so that when you are done with the course you don’t know what to do other than watch another tutorial... No!

This course will push you and challenge you to become someone that is able to build your own real-world projects that wow users and prospective employers 💪.

Who You Will Learn With

You're getting more than just a course

Our instructors, TAs, Mentors, Alumni, and fellow students go above and beyond to help guide you and ensure you're on the right path to achieve your goals. Our private ZTM Discord server is a key factor in taking your skills, confidence and career to the next level.

Course curriculum

To make sure this course is a good fit for you, you can start learning for free right now by clicking any of the PREVIEW links below.

4 sections19 lessons2.5 hours total length

Introduction

4 lectures · 3min
4 lectures · 3min

Introduction·3:11

3:11
PREVIEW

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

PREVIEW

Course Resources

PREVIEW

Developer Setup

PREVIEW

Typing Test

6 lectures · 1hr 7min
6 lectures · 1hr 7min

Appendix - Developer Setup

7 lectures · 1hr 14min
7 lectures · 1hr 14min

Where To Go From Here?

2 lectures · 1min
2 lectures · 1min

Who is Zero To Mastery for?

You'll fit right in if:

You're struggling to make progress using free tutorials that aren't giving you the structure or clear path to achieving your goals.
You don't want to learn alone. You want personalized feedback, support, and motivation from instructors and mentors and want to be part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
You want to learn by doing. You're excited to embrace the struggle of making mistakes that comes with building fun real-world projects you'll be proud of.
You're sick of outdated & boring tutorials. We pride ourselves on having the most up-to-date (and fun!) courses in the industry so that you're not wasting your time and only learning what matters right now.
You can't afford to spend $8,000+ on over priced bootcamps and colleges. We got you. We'll help you go from zero to hired for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day.

We're not for you if:

You're just going to watch the lessons and take no action. Our courses are all about getting your hands dirty with exercises and putting what you're learning into action by building fun and impressive real-world projects.
You're not ready to invest in yourself or just looking for the cheapest way to learn. If that's you, no problem, use our free Learn to Code + AI & Get Hired guide.
You don't think fundamentals matter anymore because AI can do everything for you. Understanding the fundamentals and how things really work will always be important.
You think AI is going to replace you and think there's nothing you can do about it. Well... if you keep wasting time not learning AI tools & skills, you're probably right. Or you embrace them, and 2x your productivity (and probably income too!).

Meet your instructor

Your instructor isn’t just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Jacinto Wong

Hi, I'm Jacinto Wong!

Jacinto, a Zero To Mastery Academy instructor, is a self-taught developer working as a Senior Developer. Having been in your shoes, he knows it is possible to upgrade your skills and switch careers without spending excessive time or money.

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Jacinto Wong

Senior Developer & Designer

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • Basic knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, and HTMl is required.

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 6 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and Hindi.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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