Southeast Community College

CIW - Level 1 CIW Associate

Level 1: CIW Associate
The CIW program begins with foundational Internet and IT knowledge and progresses toward job roles that require higher skill levels. Candidates earn the CIW Associate designation after passing the CIW Foundations exam.

CIW ASSOCIATE

CIW Associates have mastered 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 fields such as sales, business development, advertising, technical recruiting and other areas that depend on Web-enabled systems for productivity. Topics included are Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations, and Network Technology Foundations.

The candidate must pass one exam* to become a CIW Associate.

The following course needs to be completed – (30 contact hours)

• CIW Foundations v5
  (Course Number: LLBK1350; Exam Number: 1D0-510)

Topics include
-Internet Business Foundations

This class prepares students to work effectively in today's business environment. In this course, students will learn about the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles. Students will also learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols and the Domain Name System (DNS).

Students will study the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses and the use and control of cookies. Students will learn how plug-ins can improve their Web browsing experience, and Students will use browsers to download and manage files. Students will learn about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and Students will use search engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches.

This course also teaches Students to configure email clients and use e-mail, and it provides guidelines for communicating effectively over the Internet via e-mail and other methods such as instant messaging and newsgroups. Students will learn about the risks associated with being connected to the Internet, and about the security measures that can keep their system and their personal information secure. Finally, Students will study the fundamental elements of project management and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.

Target Audience: All professionals required to use the Internet in their daily job functions. Information in this course is required for all levels of specialization in the CIW program.

Job Responsibilities: Understand the common core of Internet knowledge, and apply the foundation skills required for further specialization.

-Site Development Foundations
This course is designed to teach students essential Web page development skills. Students will learn how to work as a productive part of a Web site development team. Topics include creating validated XHTML code, recognizing the importance of marketing, and fundamental design concepts.

Students will learn how to insert images, create hyperlinks, as well as use tables, forms and frames. In addition to learning about XHTML and HTML coding, students will learn how to connect Web pages to databases, identify e-commerce solutions, and how to link Web site development to business goals. Throughout the course, students will learn how sites are developed as managed projects. Formerly known as “Web Page Authoring Fundamentals,” this course has been revised to include real-world scenarios based on the Habitat for Humanity Web site (www.habitat.org).

Target Audience: All professionals required to use the Internet in their daily job functions. Information in this course is required for all levels of specialization in the CIW program.

Job Responsibilities: Understand the common core of Internet knowledge, and apply the foundation skills required for further specialization.

-Network Technology Foundations
This course is designed to teach students fundamental networking concepts and practices. Students build competency in various networks and Protocols, including wireless technologies, identifying and describing the functions and features of internetworking servers, performing basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures, understanding essential network security concepts, and exploring career opportunities in the IT industry. Formerly known as “Networking Fundamentals,” this course has been revised to include real-world scenarios.

Target Audience: All professionals required to use the Internet in their daily job functions. Information in this course is required for all levels of specialization in the CIW program.

Job Responsibilities: Understand the common core of Internet knowledge, and apply the foundation skills required for further specialization.

*After completing CIW Foundations v5 (Course number LLBK1350) – please contact a VUE testing center to take test, pass and qualify for CIW Associate Certification. SCC is a VUE certified testing center. Go to www.vue.com to schedule the test(s).