CIW Web Foundations Associate

Hours: 60 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Retail Price: $949.00

Course Overview:

The CIW Web Foundations series of courses is the most popular vendor-neutral Web education program in the world. Individuals who have completed all three Foundations courses have mastered more than mere digital literacy skills: They have a unique understanding of Internet business, data networking and Web site design.

Certified CIW Web Foundations Associates have validated their understanding of important technologies that affect virtually every business. This certification is ideal for all professionals who use the Internet on the job. Once certified, these individuals are ready to pursue specialties in Web design, e-commerce, JavaScript, databases and other fields.

This bundle includes three courses:

CIW Internet Business Associate
CIW Site Development Associate
CIW Network Technology Associate

Average Salary - $70,297 for Web Foundations Associate

The 2015 annual mean salary of an IT professional who has been awarded the CIW Web Foundations Associate certification is $70,297. This salary was calculated based on the 14,000+ IT professionals who responded to the 2016 IT Skills and Salary survey that was conducted by Global Knowledge in September of 2015.

Target Audience

All students preparing to enter or continue in the workforce can benefit from the CIW Foundations Associate certification:

High school students
College students
Technical/trade school students

Professionals in all industries can benefit from the CIW Foundations Associate certification:

IT professionals
Business professionals
Healthcare professionals
Legal professionals
Marketing professionals
Graphic artists

Upon completion of the CIW Web Foundations Associate Bundle, the student will be prepared to take the individual certification exams for Internet Business Associate, Site Development Associate and Network Technology Associate OR the student can take the comphrensive Web Foundations Associate certification exam.

Course Outline:

Internet Business Associate Curriculum:

Introduction to IT Business and Careers

Information Technology (IT)
IT Job Roles
IT Industry Career Opportunities
Technical Concepts and Training
Technology Adoption Models
Business Modeling
Data Modeling
The Importance of Standards
That's a Hot Site

Internet Communication

Communicating via the Internet
Modern Web Technologies
Social Networking
Messaging
Blogging
Communicating Effectively over the Internet
Convergence and Unified
Communications Technologies
Web 2.0 Travel Guide?

Introduction to Internet Technology

Internet Technology
Overview of Networks
Overview of the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Internet Protocols
Domain Name System (DNS)
Cloud Computing
Computing in the Cloud

Web Browsing

Introduction to Web Browsing
Basic Functions of Web Browsers
Installing a Web Browser
Web Addresses
How Browsers Work
Browser Choices
Browsing Techniques
Browser Elements
Configuring Web Browser Preferences
Proxy Servers
Troubleshooting Internet Client Problems
Working the Help Desk

Multimedia on the Web

Introduction to Multimedia on the Web
Objects, Active Content and Languages
Objects and Security Issues
HTML5 vs. Plug-ins
Introduction to Plug-in Technology
Data Compression and Decompression
Plug-in Installation
Types of Plug-ins
Firefox Add-Ons
Types of Viewers
Miscellaneous File Formats
Downloading Files with a Browser
The Right Tools for the Job

Databases and Web Search Engines

Introduction to Data Searching Tools
Overview of Databases
Introduction to Web Search Engines
Registering a Web Site with a Search Engine
Types of Web Searches
Basic Web Searching Techniques
Boolean Operators
Advanced Web Searching Techniques
Using Web Searches to Perform Job Tasks
Unexpected Web Search Results
Web Search Strategies
Evaluating Resources
Organizing Internet Research
Citing Copyrighted Online Resources
To Be Valid or Not to Be Valid?

Business E Mail and Personal Information Management

Introduction to Business Electronic Mail (E Mail)
How E Mail Works
E Mail Configuration Requirements
E Mail Message Components
Creating and Sending E Mail Messages
Receiving and Viewing E Mail Messages
E Mail in the Workplace
E Mail Problems and Solutions
Personal Information Management (PIM)
Mastering the Art of E-Mail

Protecting Yourself Online

Introduction to Protecting Yourself Online
The Right to Be Forgotten
Spam
Cookies
Configuring Browser Security
Authentication
Encryption
Malware (Malicious Software)
Virus Detection and Prevention
Spyware and Virus Removal
Updates and Patches
Locking Your Computer
Typosquatting
Protecting Company Resources
Firewalls
Security-Related Ethical and Legal Issues
Legal Protection

Internet Services and Tools for Business

Internet Resource Tools
Mass E-Mail and Texting Services
List Servers
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Managing Downloaded Files
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Remote Desktop Connection
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Troubleshooting Using TCP/IP Tools
Open-Source Development
Proprietary Software and EULAs
Software Patents
These Are Sensitive Files

IT Project and Program Management

Overview of IT Project and Program Management
Resources for Technical Data
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Skills
Project Management Phases
The Project Triangle
Project Management Software
Creating Project Schedules
Documenting Projects
Planning and Scheduling Meetings
Browsers in the Business World
Reviewing Projects
Quality Assurance
Business Implications of IT Projects
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Program Management Concepts
We Need an Intranet!

Site Development Associate Curriculum:

HTML5 Coding

Introduction to Using HTML
Elements and Markup Tags
Document Structure Tags
Web Site File Structure
Preparing Your Development Environment
Paragraph Formatting and Block-Level Elements
Text-Level Elements
Lists
Good Coding Practice

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Graphical Elements

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Separating Content in HTML
Images in Web Pages
HTML Entities
Specifying Colors
Page Colors and Backgrounds
Specifying Font Information
Web Design Issues
HTML5 and Older Browsers

Hyperlinks

Introduction to Hyperlinks
The Anchor Element
Creating Local Hyperlinks
Creating External Hyperlinks
Using Images as Hyperlinks
Creating Internal Links
Managing Hyperlinks

HTML Tables

Introduction to HTML Tables
CSS Properties for All Table Elements
Table and Data Alignment Options
Height and Width of Table Elements
Column and Row Spanning
HTML Tables vs. CSS Page Structure

Web Forms

Introduction to Web Forms
Web Forms and CGI
HTML5 and Forms
Basic Tags for Creating Web Forms
Web Form Fields

Video, Audio and Image Techniques

Introduction to Web Video, Audio and Image Techniques
The video Element
The audio Element
Graphic Types
Image Maps
Image Transparency
Image Interlacing
Animation
Mobile Device Issues with Animation and Plug-Ins
Creating and Managing Images

Extending HTML

Extending HTML
Server-Side and Client-Side Languages
Server-Side Languages
Client-Side Languages
Dynamic HTML (DHTML)
Document Object Model (DOM)
HTML5 APIs
Canvas
Offline Web Application
Geolocation
Drag-and–Drop Functionality
Web Application Frameworks
Connecting to a Database

Network Technology Associate Curriculum:

Introduction to Networking

Overview of Networks and Protocols
Telephony and Convergence Networking
Networking Evolution
Client/Server Model
Network Operations Center (NOC)
Networking Categories
Network Topologies
Network Operating System
Microsoft Windows Servers
UNIX/Linux
The Need for Protocols
OSI Reference Model
Data Encapsulation Packets
OSI/RM Protocol Examples
Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Binding Protocols
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

Networking Components and Standards

Overview of Networking Components
Common Network Components
Transmission Media
Wireless Network Technologies
Transmission Types
IEEE LAN Standards
Carrier Systems
Virtualization

Connecting to the Internet

Introduction to Connecting to the Internet
Mobile Computing
Mobile Devices and Cloud Computing
Configuring a Wireless Network
Fourth-Generation (4G) Wireless
TCP/IP
Internet Architecture
Internet Protocols
Demultiplexing
Introduction to Routing
Routing Protocols
Port Numbers
Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Configuring TCP/IP
Diagnostic Tools for Internet
Troubleshooting

Internet Services

Overview of Internet Services
Cloud Services
Real-World Case Study: Internet Servers
Choosing Web Server Products
Content Management System (CMS)

Hardware and Device Connectivity

Introduction to Hardware and Device Connectivity
Motherboard
Storage Devices
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Optical Discs
Device Connectivity
System Management
Preventive Maintenance
Software Troubleshooting

All necessary materials (online eBook) are included.

Certification(s):

Upon completion of the CIW Web Foundations Associate Bundle, the student will be prepared to take the individual certification exams for Internet Business Associate, Site Development Associate and Network Technology Associate OR the student can take the comphrensive Web Foundations Associate certification exam.

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system. This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections. Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

CPU: 1 GHz or higher
RAM: 4 GB or higher
Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher. 1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
Speakers / Headphones
Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

Windows 7 or higher.
Mac OSX 10 or higher.
Latest Chrome OS
Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
Latest Mozilla FireFox
Latest Microsoft Edge
Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.

** The course outlines displayed on this website are subject to change at any time without prior notice. **