The Certified Internet Web (CIW) Professional Certification,,started in 1997, is the most popular vendor-neutral Web technology education program in the world. CIW courses and certifications are designed using leading technological standards, rather than any one specific software or hardware vendor. CIW certifies an individual's understanding of Web technolog and confirms other highly valuable disciplines such as project management and teamworking. For more information about the Certification program, please visit http://www.ciwcertified.com/About_CIW/ciw_program_faq.php
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The CIW Web Foundations series is the starting point for the CIW Certfication program. It consists of three foundational courses and corresponding certification exams that teach and validate more than mere digital literacy skills. These courses and certifications are ideal for all students and professionals who use the Internet on the job.
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The CIW Internet Business Associate course prepares candidates to take the CIW Internet Business Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Internet Business Associate certification.
- The CIW Site Development Associate course prepares candidates to take the CIW Site Development Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Site Development Associate certification. Once you have earned this certification, you are better prepared to begin the CIW Web Design Specialist program.
- The Network Technology Associate course prepares the candidates for job readiness in many business and technology-related careers. Understanding the fundamentals of networking, Internet protocols and network security is important for all professionals who use the Internet. This certification proves your mastery of the basics of networking and prepares you for further study in the specialty of your choosing.
Topics:
- Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS) and cloud computing
- The basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses, the use and control of cookies, and browser use in the business world
- Browser plug-ins and add-ons, and use of browsers to download and manage files
- Databases as they relate to Web search engines, and ways to conduct basic and advanced Web searches
- Configuration and use of e-mail clients, guidelines for effective communication over the Internet using modern Web technologies and social networking tools
- Internet research and collaboration tools, software development tools, and the patent and licensing practices that accompany software applications
- Issues and risks associated with the Internet, and the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information secure
- Fundamental elements of project and program management, and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.
- Web site development using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML)
- Manual code writing, graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools, and XHTML code validation
- Web page development using images, hyperlinks, tables, forms and frames
- CGI and connecting Web pages to databases
- Internet marketing and search engine optimization (SEO)
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for formatting Web page content, and fundamental Web design concepts
- Development of Web sites as managed projects
- Introductory e-commerce solutions, and the relationship of Web site development to business goals
- Essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting
- Various network components and protocols that enable users to share data quickly and easily
- Various types of transmission media, and the ways that network architecture and topologies provide for efficient and secure communication
- OSI reference model and its relationship to packet creation, plus the OSI model vs. the Internet architecture model
- Functions and features of internetworking server types, and the benefits of implementing a Content Management System (CMS)
- Basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures
- Mobile computing devices and the importance of RFC documents
- Routing, IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks
- Essential network security concepts, Internet-based challenges facing today's users, and methods you can use to secure networks and network transmissions, including authentication, encryption and firewalls.
Target Audience
All students preparing to enter or continue in the workforce can benefit from the CIW Internet Business Associate course and/or certification:
- High school students
- College students
- Technical/trade school students
- IT professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Legal professionals
- Marketing professionals
- Graphic artists
- Business professionals
- Web site designers
For information about the program, please call us at 714-505-3475 |
