CIW Web Foundations

CIW Foundations Associate Certification

Course Details

The Web and the Internet are no longer just useful business tools - they're now essential business tools. And that's why our CIW Foundations course is so important.  

This course will provide you with fundamentals for different aspects of Web and Internet technology. For example, you will gain a thorough working knowledge of Internet technologies such as Multimedia on the Web,Web Browsers, Internet Security, Databases and Web Search Engines.

What's more, at the end of your course you will have the chance to become a CIW Associate. And CIW Associate status will tell any potential employer straight away that you have got what it takes to work successfully with Web and Internet-based technology in a "real-world" professional setting.  

You don't need any knowledge of the Web or the Internet before taking this training, but by the end of it you will have gained a breadth of knowledge and mastered a set of specialist Web-based skills that employers of every type and size will value. As a result, you will find yourself in line for a huge range of jobs paying salaries of up to £40,000 a year - or even more.

Qualifications

The Certified Internet Web Associate Foundations course prepares students to take the CIW Foundations Associate 1D0-510 exam.

Passing the CIW Associate Foundations exam gives students the highly respected CIW Associate certification. This has become the standard in the Web design industry and is widely recognized as validating essential Internet skills for the workplace.

Remember - with this training you will:

• Learn "real life" Web and Internet skills you won't find covered in any other IT training.
• Gain full CIW Associate status, and a prestige qualification that will put you in front with any employer.
• Show you're more than just a "classroom learner."
• Prove you've got the kind of advanced, relevant, job-focused skills that companies value
• Qualify for jobs in IT, marketing, design, advertising, PR or office admin - with salary levels up to £40,000 a year.
• It's a job-focused training

Study Plan

Your course is is covered by three main study modules - Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations and Networking Fundamentals.

Module 1 - Internet Business Foundations

• Information Technology and the Internet
• Web Browsing
• Multimedia on the Web
• Databases and Web Search Engines
• E Mail and Personal Information Management
• Internet Services and Tools
• Internet Security
• IT Project Management

Module 2 - Site Development Foundations

• Introduction to Web Site Development 1-1
• Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
• XHTML Coding
• Horizontal Rules and Graphical Elements
• Hyperlinks
• Tables
• Web Forms
• Image Techniques
• Frames
• GUI HTML Editors
• Advanced Web Technologies
• E-Commerce Practices

Module 3 - Networking Fundamentals

• Introduction to Networking
• TCP/IP Suite and Internet Addressing
• Internetworking Servers
• Hardware and Operating System Maintenance
• Network Security and IT Career Opportunities

Assignments

You will be asked to complete a total of 27 assignments as you work through your course. These will enable your personal tutor to see your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you are getting the very most from your training.

In addition, you will have the option of completing a number of practical exercises at various stages of your training. They provide a great opportunity to practice the new skills you are learning.

Study Details

Your course is designed to allow you to learn at your own pace and in a logical way, with each new study topic building on the knowledge you have already gained. You should expect to complete the entire course within approximately 160 hours of study.  

Note: No prior experience in using the internet, developing Web pages or configuring networks is necessary. However, you should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft XP before taking this course. You will also need access to a PC with P4 processor, 512 megaram of memory and 60 GB ram hard-drive.

Careers

Completion of this course will arm you with the skills and knowledge you need to work successfully in any Web- and Internet-enabled environment. In particular, it will give you a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Web design process.

As a result, you can be confident your training will open the door to a wide range of new career opportunities. For instance, students typically use their CIW training to qualify for jobs as Web Designers, Network Administrators, Online Marketing Specialists, E-learning developers, Brand Managers, Digital Marketing Managers and Web Project Managers. These aren't just interesting jobs - they're well-rewarded too, with many of them paying salaries up to £40,000* a year, or more.

*Source: IT Jobs Watch