CIW Professional Certification
CIW Professionals have certified their knowledge and skills in a specific IT discipline. This mid-level CIW job-role certification validates the certificant's knowledge in foundational IT skills as well as more advanced skills in a job role of choice. CIW Professional certifications are best suited to individuals who are now performing jobs or pursuing careers in mid-level technical positions.
The candidate must pass two CIW exams to become a CIW Professional. CIW Associate certification is required to qualify for any CIW Professional certification.
| Required CIW Exams | CIW Exam Topics | CIW Certificate Award |
| CIW Foundations | CIW Exam 1D0-510 | CIW Associate |
| AND PASS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EXAMS: | ||
| CIW Site Designer | CIW Exam 1D0-520 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW E-Commerce Designer | CIW Exam 1D0-525 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Server Administrator | CIW Exam 1D0-450 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Internetworking Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-460 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Security Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-470 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Application Developer | CIW Exam 1D0-430 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Database Design Specialist | CIW Exam 1D0-541 | CIW Professional** |
| CIW Enterprise Specialist | CIW Exam 1D0-442 | CIW Professional** |
** All CIW Professional certifications require the CIW Associate certification as a prerequisite. | ||