CIW Associate Certification
CIW Associates have mastered the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in an Internet technology-enabled environment. These foundational skills include basic knowledge of Internet technologies such as Web browsers, FTP and e-mail; Web page authoring using Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML); basic infrastructure networking, and project management.
CIW Associate certification is valuable for individuals working in fields such as sales, business development, advertising, technical recruiting and other areas that depend on Web-enabled systems for productivity.
To become a CIW Associate, the candidate must pass one required CIW exam AND complete the CIW Certification Agreement by logging in to the CIW Candidate Information Center. CIW Associate certification is also required to qualify for all CIW Professional and Master CIW certifications.
| Required CIW Associate Exam | CIW Exam Topics | CIW Certificate Award | |
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CIW v5 Foundations * | CIW Exam 1D0-510 | CIW Associate |
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* After Feb. 4, 2005, CIW no longer accepts score reports from students who have passed the entry-level i-Net+ exam certification as credit toward CIW Associate certification. Notice: The CIW v5 Foundations Exam 1D0-510 is now live. The previous exam to become a CIW Associate, CIW Exam 1D0-410, was retired on January 31, 2005. | |||
CIW Foundations
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.
| Target Audience | The CIW Associate certification is ideal for all professionals who use the Internet. This prerequisite certification is also required for all levels of specialization in the CIW program. |
| Job Responsibilities | CIW Associates have mastered the common core of Internet knowledge, and apply these foundational skills to further specialization. |
| Exam Guide | Before taking the CIW Foundations exam (1D0-510), candidates should read the CIW v5 Foundations Exam Guide for 1D0-510. |
| Recommended Resources |
The following CIW educational programs and materials are available for CIW exam candidates.
Candidates who attend CIW Foundations educational programs use the following official CIW v5 curriculum titles: |