Course Details
The Web and the Internet are no longer just useful business tools - they're now essential business tools. And that's why our CIW v5 Foundations course is so important.
This course will provide you with a core training in every aspect of Web and Internet technology. For example, you will gain a thorough working knowledge of Internet technologies such as Web browsers, FTP and email. You will cover basic infrastructure networking. And you will learn how to author Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
What's more, at the end of your course you will have the chance to become a a CIW Associate. And CIW Associate status will tell any potential employer straight away that you have got what it takes to work successfully with Web and Internet-based technology in a "real-world" professional setting.
You don't need any knowledge of the Web or the Internet before taking this training, but by the end of it you will have gained a breadth of knowledge and mastered a set of specialist Web-based skills that employers of every type and size will value. As a result, you will find yourself in line for a huge range of jobs paying salaries of up to £40,000 a year - or even more.
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Your CIW training focuses on the skills you'll need for specific job roles. In other words it's a training aimed at the real world, not the classroom. Employers know this - and that's why they give preference to CIW-trained candidates.
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It reflects the very latest needs of the IT industry Technology changes fast - and so does the CIW course content. This is another reason why CIW certification boosts your job prospects - employers will know you've been trained in the very latest software and applications.
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It makes a difference you can measure For employers, that difference comes from having CIW-certified staff who offer higher skill levels and increased productivity. And for the CIW-certified employees themselves, that measurable difference takes the form of faster promotions, enhanced job security, and a higher-than-average industry salary.
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It carries weight all over the world, and the power and impact of CIW Certification is growing all the time. It is now recognised as the standard Internet certification by academic institutions, corporations, commercial learning centres, top industry and the media. And not just here in the UK, but also in the USA, mainland Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The Certified Internet Web Associate v5 Foundations course prepare students to take the CIW Foundations V5 certification exam - a 90 minute online exam, which uses a multiple choice format. To take this exam, it's necessary to have studied all 3 components: Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations and Networking Fundamentals.
Passing the CIW Foundations V5 exam gives students the highly respected CIW Associate certification. This has become the standard in the Web design industry and is widely recognized as validating essential Internet skills for the workplace.
Remember - with this training you will:
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Learn "real life" Web and Internet skills you won't find covered in any other IT training.
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Gain full CIW Associate status, and a prestige qualification that will put you in front with any employer.
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Show you're more than just a "classroom learner."
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Prove you've got the kind of advanced, relevant, job-focused skills that companies value
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Qualify for jobs in IT, marketing, design, advertising, PR or office admin - with salary levels up to £40,000 a year.
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It's a job-focused training
We recognise that expert support and guidance is vital in helping students succeed, and your Home Learning College Tutor is critical to the delivery of this service excellence. When you enrol you are assigned a personal Tutor, an expert in their subject area and trained to support and coach you throughout the duration of your studies.
Tutors are recruited, employed and trained by Home Learning College, ensuring that students have access to the best quality support and tuition available. You will have unlimited access to your personal Tutor via phone, post or online. From the day you enrol, we are committed to seeing you through to the successful completion of your course and beyond.
Students enrolling with Home Learning College will also benefit from unlimited access to our unique Virtual Learning Community, a secure online environment designed to enhance your learning experience.
Here you will be able to:
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Meet and chat with 30,000 other students
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Set up your own student profile
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Participate in online discussion boards
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Interact with your Tutor
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Access a library of user generated content relating to your course
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Submit coursework
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Access additional learning tools and content
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Watch videocasts and online tutorials
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Access anywhere and anytime
Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community.
Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you'll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.
** Please note that some aspects of the Virtual Learning Community are not yet available.
Your course is divided into three main study modules - Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations, and Networking Fundamentals.
Module 1 - Internet Business Foundations
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Information Technology and the Internet
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Web Browsing
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Multimedia on the Web
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Databases and Web Search Engines
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E Mail and Personal Information Management
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Internet Services and Tools
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Internet Security
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IT Project Management
Module 2 - Site Development Foundations
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Introduction to Web Site Development 1-1
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Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
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XHTML Coding
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Horizontal Rules and Graphical Elements
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HyperlinksT
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Tables
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Web Forms
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Image Techniques
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Frames
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GUI HTML Editors
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Advanced Web Technologies
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E-Commerce Practices
Module 3 - Networking Fundamentals
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Introduction to Networking
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TCP/IP Suite and Internet Addressing
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Internetworking Servers
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Hardware and Operating System Maintenance
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Network Security and IT Career Opportunities
You will be asked to complete a total of 25 assignments as you work through your course. These will enable your personal tutor to see your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you are getting the very most from your training.
In addition, you will have the option of completing a number of practical exercises at various stages of your training. They provide a great opportunity to practice the new skills you are learning. Full details of these exercises will be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the course.
Your course is designed to allow you to learn at your own pace and in a logical way, with each new study topic building on the knowledge you have already gained. You should expect to complete the entire course within approximately 140 hours of study.
Note: No prior experience in using the internet, developing Web pages or configuring networks is necessary. However, you should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft XP before taking this course. You will also need access to a PC with P4 processor, 512 megaram of memory and 60 GB ram hard-drive.
All our Certified Internet Web Associate v5 Foundationsmaterial is written by experts. To see an example of our course material click on the link below.
Completion of this course will arm you with the skills and knowledge you need to work successfully in any Web- and Internet-enabled environment. In particular, it will give you a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Web design process.
As a result, you can be confident your training will open the door to a wide range of new career opportunities. For instance, students typically use their CIW training to qualify for jobs as Web Designers, Network Administrators, Online Marketing Specialists, E-learning developers, Brand Managers, Digital Marketing Managers and Web Project Managers. These aren't just interesting jobs - they're well-rewarded too, with many of them paying salaries up to £40,000 a year, or more.