im new to the whole webpage design thing
i was thinking about getting into javascript is there a program i can use to make javascript...how does it work?

The only programs you need, you probably already have, a text editor and a web browser.

So, all you need now is a tutorial to get you going (there are lots if you search for them).
Try one of these:
http://www.w3schools.com/JS/default.asp
http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
http://www.webmonkey.com/programming/javascript/

For java script you need only a text editor and a web browser.

So, all you need now is a tutorial to get you going (there are lots if you search for them).
Try one of these:
w3schools.com

My suggestion is Start Practice from create the form and add validation using java script .

Want some advice? I would focus heavily on learning HTML and CSS before jumping into Javascript head-first.