IT Web Development/Design Web Foundations Associate
CIW
Summary
Overview
This course teaches you the basics of Internet technologies, Networking and HTML 5.0 that is one of the top rated developer skills required by employers (source IT Jobs Watch 2016 )
We recommed you progress to the CIW Web and Mobile Design Series of courses and/or CIW Javascript to enhance your career prospects as a Web Designer or Web Developer.
What jobs will I qualify for?
- Lead Design
- Web Designer
- Web and Graphic Artists
In these roles you could earn up to £37,500 per annum (source Reed salary checker 2016 UK only and IT Jobs watch 2016 UK Only)
HTML, CSS are the top rated developer skills required by employers (source IT Jobs watch 2016 UK Only )
This course is also suitable for IT professionals in the following areas
- Internet consultants
- IT professionals
- Marketing professionals
- Web and graphic artists
- Business professionals
Description
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time, start today.
What support will I gain? ( Please see attached detailed course component document)
Students will receive one year access to our CIW online platform containing the following:
- CIW Official Courseware include narrative instruction, technical term definitions, skills objective callouts, handson labs, study and assessment questions, review projects and real-world case studies. You can choose CIW courseware in electronic format available on our online CIW platform
- CIW Exam Study Guide provide focused study for individuals preparing to take high-stakes CIW certification exams. Each CIW Exam Guide features: Information about taking CIW certification exams. • A table listing CIW exam objectives, including knowledge domains and individual skills objectives. • Enumerated content sections that summarize each skills objective. • Sample exam questions.
- CIW Supplemental Materials (online) For each CIW course we provide supplemental materials, some of which are required for coursework and some of which are optional but of interest for further study. These materials include: • Lab files required to complete the course labs. • Handouts. • Answers to exercises and quizzes. • Appendixes with related information.
- CIW Pre-Assessment (online) We offer an online pre-assessment test that mirrors the number of questions and distribution of skills objectives covered on the high-stakes CIW Web Design Specialist certification exam. The CIW Pre-Assessment helps students determine their existing skill levels and their preparedness to take the CIW Web Design Specialist training courses. It also helps identify knowledge areas in which students need to focus their studies in order to pass the certification exam.
- CIW Movie Clips (online) Movie clips provide supplementary instruction in a multimedia format, and enhance the CIW coursebook narrative and labs. CIW Course Mastery (online) CIW Course Mastery is an online tool that delivers CIW course review questions. This tool is based on research in learning and memory, and it delivers an accelerated teaching solution that reduces training time and boosts retention of material in the learner's memory to provide 100-percent mastery of all content.
- CIW Online Exercises The Online Exercises test knowledge of the topics presented in the course and help students prepare for the certification exam. The Exercises are presented in a variety of formats including flash cards, matching exercises, true-false questions, crossword puzzles and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
- CIW Practice Exams (online) The CIW Practice Exams consist of a variety of tests designed to assess the students' knowledge of specific skills objectives.
What skills will I gain?
You will learn about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and you will use search engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches. In addition to learning about HTML5 and CSS coding, you will learn how to use HTML5 Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to extend the functionality of Web pages, such as geolocation, drag-and drop, canvas, and offline Web applications. You will study the functions, features and technologies associated with Internet services, such as cloud computing.
- This course also teaches you to use local and Web-based (cloud-based) e-mail clients, and it provides guidelines for communicating effectively over the Internet using Web technologies and social networking tools.
- You will also learn about Internet research and collaboration tools, software development tools, and the patent and licensing practices that accompany software applications.
- In addition, you will learn how to protect your privacy and personal information on the Internet. This topic includes protecting your reputation by limiting the information you post online.
- This course also discusses the risks associated with being connected to the Internet, and the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information secure.
- You will also learn about the use and control of cookies.
- You will study the fundamental elements of project and program management, and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.
- Other topics include validating your HTML code, recognizing the importance of search engine optimization (SEO), using style sheets extensively to format Web page content, and implementing fundamental design concepts.
- You will learn how Web sites are developed as managed projects. You will also identify e-commerce solutions and relate Web site development to business goals.
- You will study the functions, features and technologies associated with Internet services, such as cloud computing. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), the growing trend of employees bringing their personal mobile devices to work. BYOD policies and enforcement strategies will also be covered. You will learn about the benefits of implementing a Content Management System (CMS).
- You will also achieve competency in performing basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures.
- In addition, you will study mobile computing devices and mobile operating systems.
- You will also learn about the importance of routing, and you will explore IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks.
- Finally, you will explore 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.
You will receive the CIW professional award in Web Foundations Associate in passing the CIW exam at any Pearson VUE test centre.
Module Breakdown ( Please see course description attached for more detail )
Introduction to IT Business and Careers
Internet Communication
Introduction to Internet Technology
Web Browsing
Multimedia on the Web
Databases and Web Search engines
Business E Mail and Personal Information Management
Protecting Yourself Online
Internet Services and Tools for Business
IT Project and Program Management
Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
HTML5 Coding
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Graphical Elements
Hyperlinks
HTML
Web Forms
Video, Audio and Image Techniques
Extending HTML
GUI HTML Editors and Mobile Web Sites
Web Site Development for Business
Introduction to Networking
Networking Components and Standards
Connecting to the Internet
Internet Services
Hardware and Device Connectivity
Network and Cloud Security Risks
Who is this course for?
All students preparing to enter or continue in the workforce can benefit from the CIW Foundations Associate certification:
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College students
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Technical/trade school students
Professionals in all industries can benefit from the CIW Foundations Associate certification:
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IT professionals
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Business professionals
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Healthcare professionals
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Legal professionals
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Marketing professionals
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Graphic artists
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Many more
Requirements
No prior experience using the Internet, developing Web pages or configuring networks is necessary. However, students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows 7 before taking this course. The CIW Web Foundations courseware does not provide entry-level computer literacy. Rather, it builds upon computer literacy training and certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist
Career path
We recommend you progress to the CIW Web and Mobile Design Series of courses and/or CIW Javascript to enhance your career prospects as a Web Designer or Web Developer
- Lead Design
- Web Designer
- Web and Graphic Artists
In these roles you could earn up to £37,500 per annum (source Reed salary checker 2016 UK only and IT Jobs watch 2016 UK Only)
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