Success Stories
CIW has emerged as the leading job-role certification because it demonstrates an individual's competency in Internet industry standards, concepts and best practices, and provides familiarity with leading hardware and software applications. Learn how CIW Candidates have discovered the power of their CIW certifications.
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CIW Scholarship Program
The CIW certification program is committed to helping students pursue their higher-education goals by sponsoring three scholarships:
- One $1,000 winner
- Two $500 runners-up
CIW Scholarships are available to students planning to enroll full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university program. Look for the 2009-2010 application to be coming in late 2008! Read more... »
Featured Stories
David Eash
Internet Business Owner
Sturgis, Michigan, USA
Professional Websites:
www.heydayvdesign.com
www.eichernaturalbeef.com
www.youare1st.com
Internet Business Owner
Sturgis, Michigan, USA
Professional Websites:
www.heydayvdesign.com
www.eichernaturalbeef.com
www.youare1st.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
David's CIW Success:
David became a Master CIW Designer because he wanted to take his passion for design to the Internet. "I wanted to be competitive in the field of professional Web site design. Pursuing CIW certification gave me industry-recognized knowledge, skills and credibility to do that."
David became a Master CIW Designer because he wanted to take his passion for design to the Internet. "I wanted to be competitive in the field of professional Web site design. Pursuing CIW certification gave me industry-recognized knowledge, skills and credibility to do that."
Tony Buford
Senior Art Director
Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA
Professional Websites:
www.tonypearldesign.com
www.sticks-and-skins.com
Senior Art Director
Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA
Professional Websites:
www.tonypearldesign.com
www.sticks-and-skins.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
Tony's CIW Success:
Tony emphasizes how focused CIW studying and training will reap awards after certification. "Just like any other schooling, the harder you work and the more you put in, the more you get out," said Tony. "CIW training will pay for itself many times over!"
Tony emphasizes how focused CIW studying and training will reap awards after certification. "Just like any other schooling, the harder you work and the more you put in, the more you get out," said Tony. "CIW training will pay for itself many times over!"
Makram Saleh
Production Team Leader
Baakleen, Lebanon
Professional Websites:
www.lbcgroup.tv
www.indevcogroup.com
Production Team Leader
Baakleen, Lebanon
Professional Websites:
www.lbcgroup.tv
www.indevcogroup.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
Makram's CIW Success:
Makram proved his passion for Web design by earning his CIW certification while showing his employer that he had the ability to undertake additional projects. "A CIW certificate is a milestone in my occupation. It underscores to all employers the level of expertise that I'm up to," said Makram. "It has proved that I'm capable of handling more responsibilities and a wider range of Web-related tasks that non-certified employees."
Makram proved his passion for Web design by earning his CIW certification while showing his employer that he had the ability to undertake additional projects. "A CIW certificate is a milestone in my occupation. It underscores to all employers the level of expertise that I'm up to," said Makram. "It has proved that I'm capable of handling more responsibilities and a wider range of Web-related tasks that non-certified employees."
Maher Dosoqi
Webmaster and Online Marketing Consultant
Amman, Jordan
Professional Websites:
www.fxcore.com
www.sms-mail.com
Webmaster and Online Marketing Consultant
Amman, Jordan
Professional Websites:
www.fxcore.com
www.sms-mail.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Associate
Maher's CIW Success:
Maher used CIW self-study training to earn his certification and start his own business. Starting with his certification he continued to increase his Web skills and his confidence. He now utilizes his CIW knowledge to help develop his creative visions into live Web sites. "I believe the CIW certification is the first worldwide-recognized certification for Web experts," said Maher.
Maher used CIW self-study training to earn his certification and start his own business. Starting with his certification he continued to increase his Web skills and his confidence. He now utilizes his CIW knowledge to help develop his creative visions into live Web sites. "I believe the CIW certification is the first worldwide-recognized certification for Web experts," said Maher.
Maduka Samson Okafor
Web/Database Developer
Mbora District, Abuja FCT, Nigeria
Related Websites:
www.marymountnursery.com
www.asosavings.com
Web/Database Developer
Mbora District, Abuja FCT, Nigeria
Related Websites:
www.marymountnursery.com
www.asosavings.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Associate
Maduka's CIW Success:
Maduka reaped the benefits and rewards of being a CIW Associate in a short period of time after earning his CIW certification. "I rose to become a Team Lead in most of the Web application projects that my company wins. I also got a pay raise," Maduka said. "In terms of responsibility, I've got millions of it. It's been a very interesting challenge for me."
Maduka reaped the benefits and rewards of being a CIW Associate in a short period of time after earning his CIW certification. "I rose to become a Team Lead in most of the Web application projects that my company wins. I also got a pay raise," Maduka said. "In terms of responsibility, I've got millions of it. It's been a very interesting challenge for me."
Kim Kruse
IFT Instructor
Harriman, Tennessee, USA
Professional Websites:
www.barefootkauaiweddings.com
www.rainbowweddings.com
IFT Instructor
Harriman, Tennessee, USA
Professional Websites:
www.barefootkauaiweddings.com
www.rainbowweddings.com
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
Kim's CIW Success:
Kim recognizes the advantages that CIW offers over other IT certifications because of its vendor-neutral approach to training. "[CIW certification] allows one to see the 'whole picture' rather than just one portion," said Kim. "After completing these series of courses an individual could specialize in one particular area and still consider other aspects of Web site development."
Kim recognizes the advantages that CIW offers over other IT certifications because of its vendor-neutral approach to training. "[CIW certification] allows one to see the 'whole picture' rather than just one portion," said Kim. "After completing these series of courses an individual could specialize in one particular area and still consider other aspects of Web site development."
Sean Thompson
Information Security Analyst
Meridian, Idaho, USA
Information Security Analyst
Meridian, Idaho, USA
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Security Analyst
CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer
CIW Security Analyst
Sean's CIW Success:
Sean stresses the importance of becoming CIW-certified after earning his Master CIW Designer certification. "By becoming a CIW-certified professional, you will be joining thousands of like-minded individuals that are highly trained designers and developers," said Sean. "As the industry changes, CIW has been a steady force in the development of those changes and has played a significant role in driving standardization within a fragmented industry."
Sean stresses the importance of becoming CIW-certified after earning his Master CIW Designer certification. "By becoming a CIW-certified professional, you will be joining thousands of like-minded individuals that are highly trained designers and developers," said Sean. "As the industry changes, CIW has been a steady force in the development of those changes and has played a significant role in driving standardization within a fragmented industry."
Brouke Reynolds
High School Teacher
North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Related Website:
www.nlrsd.k12.ar.us/nlrhswest
High School Teacher
North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Related Website:
www.nlrsd.k12.ar.us/nlrhswest
CIW Certifications Earned
CIW Associate
CIW Associate Design Specialist
CIW Associate
CIW Associate Design Specialist
Brouke's CIW Success:
Brouke started teaching the CIW curriculum to her students at North Little Rock-West Campus high school because of the importance Web technologies will have in their future job roles. "[Being CIW certified] will increase their marketability once they leave high school," said Brouke.
Brouke started teaching the CIW curriculum to her students at North Little Rock-West Campus high school because of the importance Web technologies will have in their future job roles. "[Being CIW certified] will increase their marketability once they leave high school," said Brouke.
Kevin Leahy
Internet consulting company
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Website:
www.bodeans.com
www.rugsbyrobinson.com
www.regaloantiques.com
Internet consulting company
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Website:
www.bodeans.com
www.rugsbyrobinson.com
www.regaloantiques.com
Kevin's CIW Success:
Kevin earned his CIW Professional certification to gain a solid foundation in Web applications. "I am certain that I would not have come this far in my career this fast if it weren't for my CIW Professional certification," said Kevin.
Kevin earned his CIW Professional certification to gain a solid foundation in Web applications. "I am certain that I would not have come this far in my career this fast if it weren't for my CIW Professional certification," said Kevin.
