Master CIW Designer

Our Master CIW Designer certification program:

• Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages


• Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system


• Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

CIW - Master CIW Designer  - Benefits
Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. Here are some additional benefits of earning the CIW Master Designer credential:

• Independent validation of achievement of a level of competency accepted and valued by the industry


• Proven understanding of fundamental Internet-related practices


• Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction


• Well-defined career path, leading to higher level certifications


• Proof of transferable skills and a solid credential, which make you more marketable

Who Should Earn a CIW Certification?
CIW job-role certification is important for all types of IT professionals, from career changers and business professionals to experienced and certified IT professionals.
Career changers
CIW certification is an excellent way to enter the IT industry because vendor-neutral skill certifications address the roles and responsibilities of a specific position. CIW focuses on industry standards, and leading hardware and software technologies. Career changers are not limited by knowledge of only one IT platform.
Business professionals
A CIW certification demonstrates knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and leading hardware and software technology. Taking the time to learn new IT concepts shows a commitment to keep pace with today's technology-driven economy, to better understand a customer's business, and to become more self-sufficient by better understanding the technology on which almost every professional relies.
Other training providers rely heavily on lecture, self-testing and self-study.
Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.
You will:
Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.
Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.
Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.
With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.







CIW - Master CIW Designer  - Curriculum
Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to attain the Master CIW Designer certification during the program. You will cover the following subjects during the course:
Internet Business Foundations
Internet Business Foundations prepares students to work effectively in today's business environment. In this course, students will learn about the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles. Students will also learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols and the Domain Name
System (DNS). Students will study the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses and the use and control of cookies. Students will learn how plug-ins can improve their Webbrowsing experience, and Students will use browsers to download and manage files. Students will learn about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and Students will use search engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches. This course also teaches Students to configure email clients and use e-mail, and it provides guidelines for communicating effectively over the Internet via e-mail and other methods such as instant messaging and newsgroups. Students will learn about the risks associated with being connected to the Internet, and about the security measures that can keep their system and their personal information secure. Finally, Students will study the fundamental elements of project management and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles. Topics:

• 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

Site Development Foundations
Site Development Foundations teaches students essential Web page development skills. Students will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). Students will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. Students will also learn to insert images, create hyperlinks, and add tables, forms and frames to their Web pages. In addition to learning about XHTML and HTML coding, Students will learn about CGI and use it to connect Web pages to databases. Other topics include validating their XHTML code, recognizing the importance of marketing, and implementing fundamental design concepts. Throughout the course, Students will learn how Web sites are developed as managed projects. Students will also identify ecommerce solutions and relate Web site development to business goals. Site Development Foundations provides an introduction to tasks, job roles and careers in Web development. This course will teach students to work as a productive part of a Web site development team. Topics:

• Introduction to Web Site Development


• Markup Language and Site


• Development Essentials


• XHTML Coding


• Horizontal Rules and Graphical Elements


• Hyperlinks


• Tables


• Web Forms


• Image Techniques


• Frames


• GUI HTML Editors


• Advanced Web Technologies


• E-Commerce Practices

Network Technology Foundations
Network Technology Foundations teaches essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting. Students will learn to use various network components and protocols that enable users to share data quickly and easily. Students will explore the different types of transmission media, and will learn how network architecture and topologies provide for efficient and secure communication. In addition, students will learn about the OSI reference model and its relationship to packet creation, and students will compare and contrast the OSI model with the Internet architecture model. Students will study the functions and features of internetworking server types, and will achieve competency in performing basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures. In addition, students will learn about the importance of RFCs and where to locate the most recent RFC documents. Students will also learn about the importance of routing, and will explore IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks. This course will also teach students essential network security concepts, including authentication, encryption and firewalls. Finally, students will explore career opportunities in
the IT industry, and will discuss effective ways of communicating technical information. Topics:

• Introduction to Networking


• TCP/IP Suite and Internet


• Addressing Introduction to TCP/IP


• Internetworking Servers


• Hardware and Operating System Maintenance


• Network Security and IT Career


• Opportunities

Design Methodology and Technology
The CIW Site Designer exam validates human-factor principles in designing, implementing and maintaining hypertext-based Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, content creation and management tools, and digital media tools. Topics:

• (Adobe CS3 Web Edition) v8.2


• Concepts


• Web Development Teams


• Web Project Management


• Fundamentals


• Web Site Development


• Process


• Web Page Layout and


• Elements


• Web Site Usability and


• Accessibility


• Browsers


• Navigation Concepts


• Web Graphics


• Multimedia and the Web


• Ethical and Legal Issues in


• Web Development


• HTML and the Evolution of


• Markup


• XML and XHTML


• Web Page Structure — Tables


• and Framesets


• Cascading Style Sheets


• Site Content and Metadata


• Site Development with


• Microsoft Expression Web —


• Introduction


• Site Development with


• Expression Web — Basic


• Features


• Site Development with


• Expression Web —


• Advanced Features


• Site Development with Adobe


• Dreamweaver CS3 —


• Introduction


• Site Development with


• Dreamweaver CS3 — Basic


• Features


• Site Development with


• Dreamweaver CS3 —


• Advanced Features


• Web Pages with Macromedia


• HomeSite 5.5


• Image Editing with Adobe


• Fireworks CS3


• Multimedia with Adobe Flash


• CS3


• Multimedia with Flash CS3 —


• Timeline, Layers, Symbols


• and Buttons


• Multimedia with Flash CS3 — Tweens


• Multimedia with Flash CS3 —


• Movie Clips


• Multimedia with Flash CS3 —


• ActionScript, Masks and


• Practical Uses


• JavaScript and DHTML


• Fundamentals


• Plug-Ins and Java Applets


• HTTP Servers and Web


• Applications


• Databases


• Web Site Publishing and


• Maintenance

E-Commerce Strategies and Practices v5.1
E-Commerce Strategies and Practices teaches you how to conduct business online and manage the technical issues associated with constructing an e-commerce Web site. You will learn about the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic commerce, and will explore e-commerce technologies at various levels of sophistication. Topics:

• Law and the Internet


• Web Marketing Goals


• Online Product Promotion


• Site Usability


• Customer Relationship


• Management (CRM) and EServices


• Business-to-Business


• Frameworks


• E-Commerce Site Creation


• Packages — Outsourcing


• E-Commerce Site Creation


• Software


• Site Development Software


• Implementation


• E-Commerce Site Development


• Using Commerce Server


• 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

CIW - Master CIW Designer  - Exam Track
During the course you will be trained for, and sit the following exams:
CIW v5 Foundations - Exam 1D0-510
The CIW Foundations exam (validates the basic hands-on skills and knowledge that a professional is expected to understand and use. Foundational skills include basic knowledge of Internet technologies, network infrastructure, Web authoring using XHTML, and job skills such as project management.
CIW Site Designer - Exam 1D0-420 or 520
The CIW Site Designer exam validates human-factor principles in designing, implementing and maintaining hypertext-based Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, content creation and management tools, and digital media tools.
CIW E-Commerce Designer - Exam 1D0-425 or 525
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.









CIW - Master CIW Designer  - What's Included
With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
And there's more. Along with daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions, you’ll also get:
Our Certification Programs include*

• Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery


• Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners


• Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
  
• Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access


• Exam vouchers


• On site testing


• Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks


• Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

• Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.


• Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2


• On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.








CIW - Master CIW Designer  - Prerequisites
Students who are successful in the Master CIW Designer certification course should possess at least 12 months experience of:

• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
  
• Internet, website design and X/HTML

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.
Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.