CIW Web Foundations series

CIW Web Foundations is a three-course series that teaches the essential, hands-on skills and knowledge that Internet professionals are expected to understand. The CIW Web Foundations series of courses prepares students to take the high-stakes CIW Web Foundations Associate certification exam. Those who pass the CIW Web Foundations Associate exam earn the highly respected CIW Web Foundations Associate certification, which is recognized throughout the industry as validating essential Internet skills for the workplace. The CIW Web Foundations Associate certification proves that an individual has evolved from being an Internet consumer to an Internet producer, capable of producing real-world Internet applications. A CIW Web Foundations Associate certificant can use common Internet-ready applications, can create properly formed HTML documents, knows CGI and database essentials, and can troubleshoot networks. The Internet Business Associate course prepares students to work effectively in today's business environment. This course discusses the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles, and explores career opportunities in the IT industry. It teaches students about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS), cloud computing and mobile devices. It also teaches the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses, and browser use in the business world. Students learn how browser plug-ins and add-ons can improve their Web-browsing experiences, and they use browsers to download and manage files. This course also provides competency in defining databases as they relate to search engines, and conducting basic and advanced Web searches. Students learn to configure local and Web-based (cloud-based) e-mail clients, and communicate effectively over the Internet using Web technologies and social networking tools. Students learn about Internet research and collaboration tools, software development...