E-Commerce & Project Management

The CIW E-Commerce Designer exam focuses on standards, technologies and practices for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce models. This certification addresses relationships among marketing, promotion, customer service, user interaction, purchasing methods and secure transactions by using SSL and SET, payment gateways, inventory control, shipping and order information, and site performance testing and evaluation.

Students who successfully pass the CIW v5 E-Commerce Designer exam and who hold the appropriate CIW v5 Foundation exam which forms the foundation of this course, will achieve the highly respected CIW Professional recognition. The CIW E-Commerce Designer certification is ideal for network server administrators, firewall administrators, systems administrators, application developers, IT security officers, marketing and communications professionals and Webmasters.

The course concludes with the highly regarded CompTIA P+ certification: Project management skills are valued in every business. Professionals who know how to successfully manage their work consistently, no matter what industry they work in, will have the knowledge and skills to execute all phases of the project life cycle. Earn respect, advance your career and show employers your commitment to best practices in project management with the CompTIA Project+ credential.

CIW Associate

The CIW Associate certification, which forms the foundation for this comprehensive course, is ideal for all professionals who use the Internet. This prerequisite certification is also required for all levels of specialisation in the CIW program. The CIW Foundations exam validates the hands-on skills and knowledge that a professional is expected to understand and use, such as knowledge of Internet technologies, network infrastructure, Web authoring using XHTML. On successful completion of the foundation section, students will qualify at CIW Associate level - this certification validates practical skills for almost every 21st-century IT job.

CompTIA Project+ Certification

CompTIA Project+ certification is the credential recognising excellence in project management. It is applicable to professionals in all industries. CompTIA Project+ proves the mastery of core project management skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, team building/leadership & setting and managing expectations.

CompTIA Project+ gives aspiring project managers the necessary skills to successfully overcome obstacles and finish projects on time and within budget.

CompTIA Project+ and Your Career

Project management skills are valued in every business. Professionals who know how to successfully manage their work consistently, no matter what industry they work in, will have the knowledge and skills to execute all phases of the project life cycle. Earn respect, advance your career and show employers your commitment to best practices in project management with the CompTIA Project+ credential.

Based on best practices as opposed to a particular methodology, it is a valid credential for individuals working in any industry, and confirms effective management skills throughout the entire project life cycle. CompTIA Project+ covers project initiation, scope definition, planning, execution, coordination, closure and project maintenance.

CompTIA Project+ validates your commitment to project management. Business owners across all industries want to hire professionals who can manage their business skillfully and successfully. A CompTIA Project+ credential on your CV proves to employers your ability to manage their business to the highest standards.

SYLLABUS

Section 1

Part A - Internet Fundamentals

The student will undertake a series of learning modules with tutor support as required. Work study is enhanced by digital video on CD with graphical illustrations and narration to reinforce the key concepts introduced in the course.

• 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

Part B - Web Page Authoring Fundamentals

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

Part C - Network Fundamentals

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

Section 2

Part A - E-Commerce

• Electronic Commerce Foundations
• Law and the Internet
• Web Marketing Goals
• Online Product Promotion
• Site Usability
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and E-Services
• Business-to-Business Frameworks
• E-Commerce Site Creation Packages - Outsourcing
• E-Commerce Site Creation Software

Part B

• Site Development Software Implementation
• E-Commerce Site Development Using Commerce
• Creating an Online Catalog
• Inventory Control and Order Processing
• Payment Gateways
• E-Service Implementation and Support
• Transaction and Web Site Security
• E-Learning Solutions
• Site Management and Performance Testing

Section 3

Project+
* Project management overview
* Project initiation

• Project planning
• Managing people and resources
• Managing cost and risk
• Managing change and quality
• Project closure

Class Based Practical Training

Students may choose to undertake this course with or without practical class training. For those who choose to include practical training within their course, the following details apply.

The student will not require practical training before the successful completion of all sections of the course. The practical training is designed to reinforce the syllabus and answer any questions the student may have regarding specific areas. All arrangements for the use of a computer for practice lessons will be carried out by the college. The college will always strive to arrange suitable times and venues but reserves the right to change venues and times for computer practice as needs dictate.

Your Guarantee

The SkillsTrain Organisation has successfully taught millions of students from all over Europe. Our vast experience gives us the confidence to say to you that you cannot fail. We can assure you that you will gain new skills and successfully achieve valuable qualifications - a guarantee of a successful future. More career opportunities will be opened up to you. All we ask of you is effort and commitment, the end result will bring its own ample reward.

Here at SkillsTrain, we have everything you need to get yourself back on track. You'll be hand-in-hand with Europe's premier resource for turning raw potential into career reality. As an active student, you will also have full access to the SkillsTrain Jobs Portal.

The SkillsTrain Jobs Portal

Unique to SkillsTrain, our bespoke career assistance software will help you to find your dream job. Think of it as the Google of the recruitment world. It will take your CV and make sure that your details are posted to every major jobs board in the UK.

No more endless trawling around and spending hours on each site - all you have to do is post your CV once with us and we do the rest. At the same time, the jobs portal allows you to find jobs anywhere in the UK relative to your chosen career path and level of qualification. Just enter your search criteria and our Employment Network software does all the hard work for you, finding every opportunity of interest. It's brilliant and simply the best and quickest way into your new career.