The Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) program offers certifications in four main areas: Web Foundations, Design, Development, and Security. Each area has its own set of courses and exams, and candidates can earn certifications in individual areas or all four. The program is not formally recognized by accrediting bodies or professional organizations, but some employers, academic institutions, and government agencies recognize the certifications.
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) refers to a series of certifications available to website design and development professionals under the designation of Certified Internet Web Professional. There are four main areas of certification available: Web Foundations, Design, Development, and Security. Generally, the certified Internet webmaster designation is used to refer to someone who has obtained all professional certifications in each area covered, although it is not a formal designation bestowed. Candidates interested in demonstrating to employers a third-party assessment of retained skills related to any of these four areas can complete the required courses and exams to earn the corresponding certification.
The Web Foundations area encompasses three main areas of the Internet Certified Webmaster certification and leads to a Web Foundations Associate certification. Areas covered include Internet Business Associate, Site Development Associate and Network Technology Associate. Web foundations allow candidates to earn certification in one area rather than all areas.
The design certification consists of two different areas that lead to the Web Design Professional Certified Internet Webmaster designation. Areas covered are design and e-commerce. Students can also earn these certifications independently, leading to Web Design Specialist or E-Commerce Specialist.
For the development certification, students will take courses and exams in three different areas in order to earn an Internet Webmaster certification as a Web Development Professional. This study focuses on JavaScript, Perl, and database design. Obtaining individual certification as a specialist in each area covered is also an option for this series of certifications.
The designation as a Web Security Professional is the fourth area covered by the Certified Internet Webmaster series. This specific certification consists of several levels that must be taken in order. Three levels of certification are available: Web Security Associate, Web Security Specialist and Web Security Professional. It is necessary to pass the exam in each level to advance to the next one.
After completing each area of study and obtaining all necessary professional certifications, sometimes the term Certified Internet Webmaster is used to refer to this individual. Recognition of the certification program through 2011, however, is sometimes a point of contention, particularly with some employers, due to the lack of formal recognition from any accrediting body or professional organization. Other employers, academic institutions, and government agencies, however, have adopted the standards and will recognize the certifications offered by the CIW program.
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