CIW Internet Business Associate

The CIW Internet Business Foundations course prepares you to work effectively in today's business environment. In this course, you will learn about the tasks involved in various Web Technology job roles, and you will learn the skills and technologies to perform them. The career opportunities that demand these common Web-based skills are endless.

Once certified, you have proven that you have foundational knowledge of important technologies that affect virtually every business. This certification is ideal for all students and professionals who use the Internet on the job.

Certification
The CIW Internet Business Foundations course prepares candidates to take the CIW Internet Business Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Internet Business Associate certification.

Target Audience
All students preparing to enter or continue in the workforce can benefit from the CIW Internet Business Associate course and/or certification:

• High school students
• College students
• Technical/trade school students

Professionals in all industries can benefit from the CIW Internet Business Associate course and/or certification:

• IT professionals
• Healthcare professionals
• Legal professionals
• Marketing professionals
• Graphic artists
• Business professionals

Skills Taught

• Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS) and cloud computing
• The basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses, the use and control of cookies, and browser use in the business world
• Browser plug-ins and add-ons, and use of browsers to download and manage files
• Databases as they relate to Web search engines, and ways to conduct basic and advanced Web searches
• Configuration and use of e-mail clients, guidelines for effective communication over the Internet using modern Web technologies and social networking tools
• Internet research and collaboration tools, software development tools, and the patent and licensing practices that accompany software applications
• Issues and risks associated with the Internet, and the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information secure
• Fundamental elements of project and program management, and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.