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New Case Study: Western Governors University (WGU) Adopts CIW into IT Degree Programs
Western Governors University (WGU), a non-profit online university with more than 10,000 active students, chose CIW exams and courseware for its IT degree program assessment and content. "We wanted an entry-level exam that would diagnose the basic skill sets in IT. CIW Foundations did that," said Gwen Britton, Information Technology Programs Coordinator at WGU. "We also needed a generic assessment in designing Web sites. For this, the CIW Site Designer exam was a perfect match." By embedding standardized CIW Web technology certification exams and curriculum to provide its assessment and courseware needs, WGU found a comprehensive and affordable solution to increasing its IT program's effectiveness.
About.com named CIW Associate as one of the 10 Top Certifications
CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) Associate certification has been designated as one of the Top 10 Certifications needed to begin an IT career today, according to About.com. CIW Associate was cited as fifth on the list and a top choice for individuals seeking to refine their Internet technologies skills. The Associate level requires only one exam called the Foundations exam, which covers html, dhtml, networking, graphics, and internet history. From there you can advance to the Professional and Master CIW levels.
CIW Simplifies Certification with Online Licensing - No Books Required
All-in-one classroom package offers increased learning flexibility for high schools, community colleges and universities.
CIW announces the availability of a comprehensive online classroom package that includes all of the materials needed to deliver CIW (Certified Internet Professional) classes.
CIW at Upcoming Conferences and Events
CIW representatives will be present at the following shows:
National Business Education Association (NBEA) in San Antonio, TX, March 19-21, 2008.
ACTEA 2008 Technical Assistance Conference in Albany, NY, March 26-28, 2008
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, April 5-8, 2008.
CIW Partners with the American Association of Webmasters (AAWM)
CIW recently became an official partner of the American Association of Webmasters (AAWM). AAWM members enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on Official CIW Self-Study Kits, CIW learning materials and CIW exam vouchers. Founded in early 2002 by Donna Snyder, CEO, AAWM promotes high standards for quality in development and positive contributions to the Internet community. "The CIW certification embodies the comprehensive skills and high standards represented by AAWM members," Snyder stated. Web sites that belong to AAWM commit to upholding the AAWM Code of Ethics for high-quality design and content, user accessibility, and family-friendliness. The AAWM Awards programs are noted for their prestige and receive widespread media coverage.
CIW Scholarship deadline extended to April 15, 2008!
The CIW certification program is committed to helping students pursue their higher-education goals by sponsoring three scholarships. CIW Scholarships are available to students planning to enroll full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university program during Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 or the full 2008-2009 school year. To be eligible for a CIW Scholarship, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal U.S. resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and must have earned at least one CIW certification.
2008 CIW Conference Dates Announced
After a successful conference last year, we are happy to announce that the 2008 CIW Conference will again be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, FL on September 25-27, 2008. More information will be coming soon, but you can visit our conference information page to sign up for e-mail updates and submit your speaking proposals if you wish to present. We hope to see you there!
New Certification: CIW Database Design Specialist
In March 2008, Prosoft Learning will release a new vendor-neutral certification focused on universal database design principles and SQL. Aimed at database programmers and administrators alike, the new certification helps solve the problem of poorly designed databases and validates foundational knowledge of any database, regardless if it’s Oracle, IBM, DB2, MySQL or others. Learn more about the new exam and a list of objectives.
CIW STORE
The CIW Store has some new product offerings. You can now purchase complete CIW Self-Study Kits for the CIW Foundations, CIW Site Designer and CIW E-Commerce Designer series at www.CIW-certified.com/training.
These new kits include the full suite of official CIW learning products, including CIW Coursebooks, Exam Guides, e-Learning, Course Reviews and Exercises, Certification Practice Exams, and Prometic exam vouchers. In addition, we now offer a Master CIW Designer Self-Study Kit that includes all the learning materials you need to prepare for the exams to earn your Master CIW Designer certification.
If you want to buy the individual learning materials separately, the site now offers easy-to-find listings for each series so you can quickly choose the learning products that meet your needs.
CIW announces new community site at www.CIWcommunity.org
We're happy to announce our new community site at www.CIWcommunity.org. It's a place where Web instructors and technologists can talk about how they help create the Web on a daily basis. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
The Problem with End User Security Training: Part One
If you were to get any CIO, IT administrator, or manager to sit down and discuss the common causes of security problems on their networks, you'd get the standard litany of worries. You'd hear about improperly configured systems. We've all seen an improperly configured firewall open up security holes. Just as often, we've seen a problem firewall make it impossible for authorized workers to do their jobs, thus bringing legitimate, time-sensitive projects to a halt. Another big contributor to security problems is improperly written software. Carelessly or rapidly-written applications can introduce buffer overflows, the possibility of zero-day attacks, and dreaded enterprise-wide worm attacks. However, problems created by end users - what I often refer to as "wetware", likely contribute the majority of problems on a network. We all know how often the beleaguered IT worker loves to sit down and tell tales about the latest adventure they had with an end user or, even worse, a group of end users.
CIW Training Options to Fit Your Individual Needs
Whether you are an aspiring CIW Associate or a seasoned CIW Professional, there are several studying options to fit your particular schedule and preferred method of study.
Read about the various options available to you, and when you have decided what method works best, purchase your CIW exam materials to get started on your CIW career path!
Become a CIW Certified Instructor
As a CIW Certified Instructor (CIW CI), you will have an opportunity to work with a wide range of Internet technologies and to play an important role in providing outstanding Internet skills training for individuals across the world. As a CIW CI, you possess excellent instructional skills and are certified technically by Prosoft Learning to deliver Internet job skills training to computer professionals. All CIW CIs are also eligible to work for any of the CIW Authorized Training Partners (CIW ATPs) or CIW Authorized Academic Partners (CIW AAPs) around the world.
CIW - Top Reasons to Certify
By becoming a CIW-certified professional, you can provide proof to current or potential employers that you have the key job skills they're looking for, such as Web development, project management, e-commerce, security management and more!
