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Updated 19 May, 2010
Certified Internet Web Associate  


What is Certified Internet Webmaster

CIW is a worldwide leader in IT and web certification and its certifications have worldwide acceptance.


How this Course works

Students are provided with Flash-based instructional demonstrations applying course concepts. Instructional audio with graphics highlighting key points. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test. Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in the course.


About the Course

This course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in an Internet technology-enabled environment. These foundational skills include basic knowledge of Internet technologies such as Web browsers, FTP and e-mail; Web page authoring using Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML); basic infrastructure networking, and project management. CIW Associate certification is valuable for individuals working in any internet related business or function.

Topics Covered in this Course


Website Fundamentals
  • IT Job roles. Internet Access. Web Browsers. Electronic Mail.
  • Networking and the Internet. Communicating with Internet Technology. Web Browser Customisations.
  • Internet Client Security Issues. Web Search Engines.
  • PIMs, File Transmissions, and Usage Issues
  • Project Management Concepts
  • Database concepts and relational vs. non-relational databases.

Site Development Foundations
  • Web Page Creation. HTML and Graphics.
  • Web Page Design and Colour
  • HTML User-Input Forms. HTML Frames
  • XML and Server-Side Programming Languages
  • Web Site Navigation and Accessibility
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Extensible Hypertext Mark-up Language (XHTML)
  • Web Technologies. GUI HTML-Editing Software
  • Web Site Performance Issues
  • Web Site Planning
  • Web Site Development and Maintenance
  • Oral Web Site Presentations
  • E-Commerce Technologies
  • Database Connectivity. Service Providers
  • End-User Experience / Site Creativity
  • Copyright and Ethical Issues
  • Basic Data Communications

Network Technologies
  • Differentiate Internet networking cable types
  • Internet hardware / software connection devices
  • TCP/IP network addressing fundamentals
  • IP addressing and address classes
  • Public and Private IP addresses. IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
  • Client Performance Issues
  • Network aware system maintenance
  • Network-based client operating systems
  • Wireless network




Who should complete this course?

  • Web Developers, Web Designers and all business and project management roles in eBusiness, eCommerce or eChannel development.


Prerequisites

  • You must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.


Assessment

  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Website Management from CMIT. You must pass with a score of 70% or better to receive the certificate.
  • To receive CIW Certification you must complete the CIW Foundations exam. This is a computer-based multiple choice exam (CIW Exam 1D0-510) which may be sat when students have completed the course. Exam fees are not included in Course Fees.
  • The exam may be completed at an Assessment Centre near where you live. Assessment centres are located in the following counties: Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Westmeath.


Technical Requirements

  • This is an online course delivered over the internet. The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.


Accreditation

  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Website Management from CMIT.
  • Following successful completion of the CIW exam you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a "Certified Internet Web Associate".



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