Session 1

Section A: CIW Foundations
What is CIW?
IT Career Clusters
CIW Certifications
How this Course Works
Internet Beginnings
Network Elements
Internet Ownership

Section B: Networking Basics
Introduction to Networking
Internet vs. WWW
Network Types
Intranets
Extranets
Networking Topologies
Bus Topologies
Ring Topologies
Star Topologies
Tree Topologies
Mesh Topologies

Section C: Hardware Requirements
Networking on the Internet
Client Connectivity
Making a Connection
Network Operating Systems
Server Connectivity
Server Roles

Section D: Getting Connected
Network Connections
Dial-up
LAN
Routers
Cable
DSL
Wireless
Understanding Bandwidth
Broadband
Dial-up Connection Speeds
Direct Connection Speeds
Windows Connection Status
Connection Speed Test
Internet Statistics

Section E: Internet Service Providers
Digital Carrier Systems
T-Carrier Features
T-Carrier Versions
E-Carrier System
ISPs and OSPs
ISP Criteria
EarthLink
Comcast
Integrity Online

Section F: The OSI Model
Internet Protocol
Protocols and Standards
OSI and Internet Architecture Models

 

Session 2

Section A: Understanding IP Addressing
IP Addressing
IPv4 vs. IPv6
IP Address Classes
Reserved IP Addresses
Private Addresses
Private IP Addresses
Network Map
Connection Settings
Ipconfig
Ping

Section B: Domain Names
Domain Names and URLs
Top-Level Domains
ICANN
Virtual Domains
Subdividing Domains
Domain Name System
Viewing Alternate Addresses
Registering Domain Names
IP Address Resolution

Section C: Protocols and Ports
Understanding URLs
HTTP
FTP
SMTP/POP/IMAP
DHCP
Other Protocols
Ports
Push vs. Pull

Section D: Understanding Web Browsers
Web History
Understanding Hypertext
HTML Standards
Web Browsers
Older Browsers
Browser Settings
Installing Browsers
Browser Differences
Internet Page Options
Adding Favorites
Browser Tools
Advanced Settings

Section E: Browser Add-Ons
Add-Ons Overview
Installing Plug-Ins
Java
ActiveX
VBScript
Security Issues
Managing Add-Ons
Installing Add-Ons

 

Session 3

Section A: Network Security
Understanding Network Security
Crackers and Hackers
What the Pros Know
Remote Attack Types
Close Proximity Attacks
Protection Methods
Understanding Cookies
Securing Data
Digital Certificates
Proxy Servers
Firewalls

Section B: Viruses
Understanding Viruses
Virus Categories
Malicious Software
Malware, Spyware, and Adware
Malware Protection

Section C: Search Engines
Search Engines Defined
Service Types
Quality Searches
Advanced Searches
Mailing Lists and Newsgroups

Section D: Using Search Engines
Using Yahoo
Using Google
Using Excite
Using Gigablast
Gigablast Features
Copyright Issues
Business Data by Category
Business Data by Company

Section E: Web Site Planning
Basic Definitions
Getting Started
Site Structure
Considerations
Authoring Tools
Design Teams

Section F: HTML Foundations
HTML History
What is HTML?
Understanding Markup
HTML vs. XHTML
Document Structure
Creating HTML Documents
Using Head Tags
Using Body Tags

Section G: HTML Formatting
Customizing HTML
Font Settings
Heading Tags
Paragraph Tags
Preview in Browser
Formatting Text
Other Heading Styles

 

Session 4

Section A: Adding Graphics
Insert Rule Lines
Adding Graphic Images
Customizing Graphics
Using Background Images

Section B: Web Color
Why Add Color?
Hexadecimal Color
Hexadecimal Values
Common Colors
Hexadecimal Converter
Adding Colors
Using Common Colors

Section C: Creating Lists
Introduction to Lists
List Tags
Ordered Lists
Using Bullets
Creating Ordered Lists
Creating Nested Lists
Creating Definition Lists
Customizing Definition Lists

Section D: Using Tables
Creating a Table
Defining Table Structure
Modifying Table Properties
Table Enhancements

Section E: Linking Content
Determining Links
External Hyperlinks
Internal Hyperlinks
Troubleshooting Links
E-mail Links
Bookmark Links
Troubleshooting Bookmarks
Designating Link Colors

Section F: Collecting Data with Forms
Creating Form Regions
Text Boxes
E-mail Field
Check Boxes
Radio Buttons
Multiline Text Boxes
Testing Form

Section G: Optimizing Graphics
Using Expression Web
Working in Design View
Working in Code View
Adding Transparency
Picture Properties
Testing the File

Section H: Working with Frames
Starting from Scratch
Building a Frame Set
Page/Frame Properties
Saving Options
No Frames Support
Code View

 

Session 5

Section A: Advanced Authoring Techniques
Database Connections
Cascading Style Sheets
Understanding CSS

Section B: E-Commerce
E-Commerce Types
Traditional vs. E-Commerce
Advantages
E-Commerce Concerns

Section C: E-Commerce Standards
OTP
OBI
EDI
SET
Things to Consider
Implementing E-Commerce

Section D: Web Site Administration
Spell Check
Accessibility/Compatibility
Site Statistics
Administrative Issues

Section E: Publishing Web Sites
Indexing Pages
Ranking Pages
Listing Sites
Hosting Sites
Publishing Options

Section F: Legal And Ethical Issues
Web Site Ethics
Internet Content
Copyrights
Oversight Organizations
Best Practices
Business Data

Section G: Managing Projects
IT and Project Management
Defining a Project
Project Knowledge Areas
Five Project Phases
Phase Interactions
Management Responsibilities
Project Cycle
Governing Organizations

Section H: Web Technologies
Implementations
Using E-mail
Composing an E-mail
Adding Signatures
Adding Attachments
FTP Sites