Become a CIW Authorized Training Partner
Thank you for your interest in becoming a CIW Authorized Training Partner (CIW ATP)! We recommend that you read through this material carefully before completing the CIW ATP application.
Downloadable documents: (PDF)
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CIW ATP Program Introduction and Benefits
Over the last couple of years, the demand for qualified professionals with proven Internet skills has increased dramatically. In today's digital economy it is more important than ever for individuals to obtain solid technical training skills and certified proof of their Internet knowledge to secure the best job opportunities that are currently available.
All CIW ATPs are authorized to market, promote, sell and provide instruction of CIW courseware to students and organizations. By offering the CIW program at your organization, your students will get the education, skills and hands-on experience they need to increase their level of achievement and reach their technical goals.
Membership in the CIW ATP program includes the following benefits:
- Access to private online ATP communities: All CIW ATPs gain access to a wide range of current information and tools that will help you maximize the success of the CIW program at your organization. These tools include up-to-date preparation materials for your instructors, marketing tools to support your sales efforts, and much more.
- Referral opportunities: All CIW ATPs are eligible to receive customer leads and referrals through the CIW program for professionals who are interested in training on Internet skills. These professionals can find out about your company through the official CIW ATP search engine on the CIW program web site at www.CIW-certified.com, or through the CIW ATP program department.
- CIW ATP Welcome Kit: When your organization becomes a CIW ATP, you will receive a welcome kit that contains a membership plaque and sales tools.
- CIW Certified Instructor Resources: As a CIW ATP, you will have access to a specialized certification program for your instructors to prepare them to teach CIW courses.
- ATP Marketing Programs: Pre-designed marketing and promotional campaigns are available for your use, including CIW brochures and logos, flyers, ad campaigns, handouts, and more.
- Exclusive CIW logo usage: All ATP partners have the right to use CIW ATP logos, plus CIW Professional and Master CIW logos for web sites, marketing materials, and other documentation.
- Educational Updates: All CIW ATPs will receive electronic weekly CIW News Flashes that contain program and industry news that will benefit your staff and business planning.
- Program Support: Your CIW training efforts will be supported by a professional CIW ATP program department staff that is available to answer any of your questions or support needs worldwide.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the CIW ATP Program Team.
CIW ATP Application Process
In order to apply to the CIW ATP program, please follow these steps:
- Download "CIW Authorized Training Partner (CIW ATP) Program Guide" document and carefully review it in its entirety.
- Meet the following initial minimum CIW ATP program requirements at the time of application:
- Employ a minimum of one (1) CIW Certified Instructor (CIW CI) per site
- CIW ATP facility and equipment requirements as described in the CIW ATP Program Guide document
- Fill out the online CIW ATP Application Request Form
- In order to complete the application process, you must request a copy of the CIW ATP Contract from your Certification Partners Account Manager. National (US) and International Account Manager Team Lists are available below for download in .pdf format.
Review the documentation sent to you and submit the signed contract and payment according to the directions included with the contract.
- Allow at least four weeks after Certification Partners receives your signed agreement for a written electronic notice of approval or denial. If your application is considered incomplete, it will be returned to you with a letter of explanation.
NOTE: You must receive notification of Approval before you may advertise or represent yourself as a CIW ATP. - Submit your company's logo electronically to the Marketing Department for promotional purposes.
- Receive access to your unique CIW ATP user name and password for the ATP partner web site at www.CIW-certified.com. Use the same access codes to review and update your Online ATP Profile. NOTE: It is very important to keep this information up-to-date at all times for important program information communication and lead generation purposes.
- Enter your CIW training schedule online.
- Begin using the ATP materials, available online, at www.CIW-certified.com by scheduling internal sales training sessions for your staff.
- Receive a CIW ATP Program Welcome Kit in the mail within four weeks after your approval. Follow the instructions in the kit on how to maximize the CIW program success at your center.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the CIW ATP Program Team.