Master CIW Administrator Certification
Master CIW Administrators configure, manage and deploy e-business solutions servers; design and management of enterprise TCP/IP networks; and deploy e-business and network security solutions. Master CIW Administrator certification can lead to a successful career as a systems administrator, online services manager, online community manager, Internet or intranet network engineer, or IT department associate or manager.
The candidate must pass four required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Administrator.
| Required Master CIW Administrator Exams | CIW Exam Topics | CIW Certificate Award | |
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CIW v5 Foundations * | CIW Exam 1D0-510 | CIW Associate |
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CIW Server Administrator | CIW Exam 1D0-450 | CIW Professional** |
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CIW Internetworking Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-460 | CIW Professional** |
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CIW Security Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-470 | CIW Professional** |
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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. ** All CIW Professional certifications require the CIW Associate certification as a prerequisite. 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: |
CIW Server Administrator
The CIW Server Administrator exam focuses on server and network administration tasks and tools implemented by IT professionals. CIW Server Administrators manage and tune corporate e-business solutions and infrastructure including Web, FTP, news and mail servers, for midsize to large businesses. This certification validates knowledge and skills in configuring, managing and deploying e-business solutions servers.
| Target Audience | The CIW Server Administrator certification is ideal for LAN/WAN administrators, systems administrators, systems managers, intranet administrators, network engineers and internetworking engineers. |
| Job Responsibilities | CIW Server Administrators configure and manage corporate Internet and intranet infrastructure; monitor Web, FTP, news and mail servers; and configure and deploy e-business solutions servers. |
| Exam Guide | Before taking the CIW Server Administrator exam (1D0-450), candidates should read the CIW Server Administrator Exam Guide. |
| Recommended Resources |
The following CIW educational programs and materials are available for CIW exam candidates. Candidates who attend CIW Server Administrator educational programs use the following official CIW curriculum title: |
CIW Internetworking Professional
The CIW Internetworking Professional exam focuses on network architecture and infrastructure components. This certification validates knowledge and skills in defining network architecture; identifying infrastructure components; monitoring and analyzing network performance; and designing, managing and troubleshooting enterprise TCP/IP networks.
| Target Audience | The CIW Internetworking Professional certification is ideal for network engineers, network architects, internetworking engineers, LAN/WAN administrators, systems administrators, systems managers and intranet administrators. |
| Job Responsibilities | CIW Internetworking Professionals are responsible for the design and management of enterprise TCP/IP networks. |
| Exam Guide | Before taking the CIW Internetworking Professional exam (1D0-460), candidates should read the CIW Internetworking Professional Exam Guide. |
| Recommended Resources |
The following CIW educational programs and materials are available for CIW exam candidates. Candidates who attend CIW Internetworking Professional educational programs use the following official CIW curriculum titles: |
CIW Security Professional
The CIW Security Professional exam focuses on management and deployment of e-business transaction and payment security solutions. This certification validates knowledge and skills in implementing e-business security policies; identifying security threats; developing countermeasures using firewall systems and attack-recognition technologies; and managing the deployment of security solutions.
| Target Audience | The CIW Security Professional certification is ideal for network server administrators, firewall administrators, systems administrators, application developers and IT security officers. |
| Job Responsibilities | CIW Security Professionals are responsible for the implementation of e-business security policies and technologies. |
| Exam Guide | Before taking the CIW Security Professional exam (1D0-470), candidates should read the CIW Security Professional Exam Guide. |
| Recommended Resources |
The following CIW educational programs and materials are available for CIW exam candidates. Candidates who attend CIW Security Professional educational programs use the following official CIW curriculum titles: |
