Description
Course Description
This course and exam package enables people with no prior subject knowledge in this discipline to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in today’s business environment. The exam, taken at the end of the course, is the means to gaining CIW Internet Business Associate certification. Those who pass will have permanent proof of their foundation knowledge of the important technologies that affect virtually every business operating today.
The CIW Internet Business Associate course and exam are aimed at:
- Students at high school or college – seeking a place in higher education or their first career position
- Professionals in a wide range of sectors which actively benefit from Internet technology, including:
- Information technology
- Healthcare
- Law
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
Students can add certification to their academic qualifications, while professionals can increase their existing skill set and raise their value in their current employment.
Key learning points
The courseThe purpose of the course is to equip learners with a powerful core knowledge of the Internet, and apply the foundation skills required for further specialization. Content includes:
- 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.
- The CIW Internet Business Associate exam (1D0-61A) lasts for 30 minutes and contains 30 questions testing candidates’ knowledge of the content in the study modules – and their ability to apply it.
- To pass the exam, candidates will need to achieve a score of 66.66%, demonstrating a range of knowledge and skills in this discipline.
Advantages of this course
- This package of course + exam contains all learners need to gain CIW Internet Business Associate certification:
- Through the study modules, learners gain a comprehensive knowledge and skills base with which to start or further their career
- Passing the exam gives employers the evidence they need of candidates’ knowledge of key Internet technologies and the capability in applying them in a business environment.
- No prior knowledge of the subject is required – just familiarity of an operating system such as Microsoft Windows 7.
- It is ideal both for students at high school or college, looking to complement their studies with skills and knowledge that can be applied in the workplace; and to professionals working in positions that make use of the Internet.
- An official CIW Certification Practice Exam is available, which enables candidates to instantly evaluate their level of knowledge and readiness to become certified.
- New lesson quizzes are also available on CIW Online, and can be found on each of the lesson pages in the Online Resources.
- Exam scores may be challenged if candidates feel there is a legitimate reason for doing so, such as a question mark over the validity of item content.
COURSE OUTLINE
Information Technology (IT)
IT Job Roles
IT Industry Career Opportunities
Technical Concepts and Training
Technology Adoption Models
Business Modeling
Data Modeling
The Importance of Standards
That's a Hot Site
Internet Communication
Communicating via the Internet
Modern Web Technologies
Social Networking
Messaging
Blogging
Communicating Effectively over the Internet
Convergence and Unified Communications Technologies
Web 2.0 Travel Guide?
Introduction to Internet Technology
Internet Technology
Overview of Networks
Overview of the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Internet Protocols
Domain Name System (DNS)
Cloud Computing
Computing in the Cloud
Web Browsing
Introduction to Web Browsing
Basic Functions of Web Browsers
Installing a Web Browser
Web Addresses
How Browsers Work
Browser Choices
Browsing Techniques
Browser Elements
Configuring Web Browser Preferences
Proxy Servers
Troubleshooting Internet Client Problems
Working the Help Desk
Multimedia on the Web
Introduction to Multimedia on the Web
Objects, Active Content and Languages
Objects and Security Issues
HTML5 vs. Plug-ins
Introduction to Plug-in Technology
Data Compression and Decompression
Plug-in Installation
Types of Plug-ins
Firefox Add-Ons
Types of Viewers
Miscellaneous File Formats
Downloading Files with a Browser
The Right Tools for the Job
Databases and Web Search Engines
Introduction to Data Searching Tools
Overview of Databases
Introduction to Web Search Engines
Registering a Web Site with a Search Engine
Types of Web Searches
Basic Web Searching Techniques
Boolean Operators
Advanced Web Searching Techniques
Using Web Searches to Perform Job Tasks
Unexpected Web Search Results
Web Search Strategies
Evaluating Resources
Organizing Internet Research
Citing Copyrighted Online Resources
To Be Valid or Not to Be Valid?
Business E Mail and Personal
Information Management
Introduction to Business Electronic Mail (E Mail)
How E Mail Works
E Mail Configuration Requirements
E Mail Message Components
Creating and Sending E Mail Messages
Receiving and Viewing E Mail Messages
E Mail in the Workplace
E Mail Problems and Solutions
Personal Information Management
(PIM)
Mastering the Art of E-Mail
Protecting Yourself Online
Introduction to Protecting Yourself Online
The Right to Be Forgotten
Spam
Cookies
Configuring Browser Security
Authentication
Encryption
Malware (Malicious Software)
Virus Detection and Prevention
Spyware and Virus Removal
Updates and Patches
Locking Your Computer
Typosquatting
Protecting Company Resources
Firewalls
Security-Related Ethical and Legal Issues
Legal Protection
Internet Services and Tools for Business
Internet Resource Tools
Mass E-Mail and Texting Services
List Servers
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Managing Downloaded Files
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Remote Desktop Connection
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Troubleshooting Using TCP/IP Tools
Open-Source Development
Proprietary Software and EULAs
Software Patents
These Are Sensitive Files
IT Project and Program Management
Overview of IT Project and Program Management
Resources for Technical Data
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Skills
Project Management Phases
The Project Triangle
Project Management Software
Creating Project Schedules
Documenting Projects
Planning and Scheduling Meetings
Browsers in the Business World
Reviewing Projects
Quality Assurance
Business Implications of IT Projects
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Program Management Concepts
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NOTE: The exam alone for this course can be found HERE : The Course without the exam can be found HERE.
Course Detail
Online Access : 1 Year
Compatibility : Windows, Mac
Exam Included : Yes
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