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The CIW Certification Agreement is required for CIW certification eligibility.

CIW Associate
CIW Professional
CIW Web Developer
CIW Security Analyst
Master CIW Designer
Master CIW Administrator
Master CIW Web Site Manager
Master CIW Enterprise Developer

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CIW Associate Certificate (1 exam)

CIW v5 Foundations Exam 1D0-510

Master CIW Designer (3 exams)

Master CIW Administrator (4 exams)

Master CIW Website Manager (5 exams)

Master CIW Enterprise Developer (7 exams)

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CIW v5 Foundations Exam 1D0-510

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.

SKILLS MEASURED

Foundations skills are not product- or system-specific. They are a combination of minimal technical and non-technical skills and knowledge required for those interested in developing specific Internet skills as a designer, developer or administrator. The exam also requires a basic understanding of essential business practices that relate directly to Internet technologies. The 1D0-510 exam tests the following knowledge domains:

Domain 1: Internet Business Foundations

1.1. Identify job roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.
1.2. Identify the infrastructure required to access the Internet, including hardware and software components.
1.3. Define important Internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.
1.4. Identify the basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).
1.5. Identify the functions of Web browsers, and use them to access the World Wide Web and other computer resources.
1.6. Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.
1.7. Define and use additional networking and Internet services.
1.8. Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.
1.9. Identify and configure user customization features in Web browsers, including: preferences, caching, cookies.
1.10. Identify security issues related to Internet clients (e.g., Web browsers, e-mail, instant messaging) in the workplace, including: certificates, malware, illicit servers, viruses.
1.11. Use different types of Web search engines effectively.
1.12. Identify and use principles of Personal Information Management (PIM), including: common applications.
1.13. Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.
1.14. Identify security-related ethical and legal issues faced by IT professionals.
1.15. Relate project management concepts and terms to the IT profession.
1.16. Recognize essential database concepts.

Domain 2: Site Development Foundations

2.1. Demonstrate knowledge required to create a Web page.
2.2. Add images and graphical formatting to HTML files.
2.3. Identify and use design and color principles for Web pages.
2.4. Create a basic HTML form that accepts user input.
2.5. Create HTML frames.
2.6. Define Extensible Markup Language (XML), and identify its features and appropriate use.
2.7. Identify essential Web site navigation issues, and ensure page/site accessibility.
2.8. Define and apply essential aspects of the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard.
2.9. Use Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) to create Web pages.
2.10. Identify technologies for enhancing the user's Web experience, including: programming languages, multimedia technologies.
2.11. Use GUI-based HTML editing software to create Web pages.
2.12. Test and analyze Web site performance issues.
2.13. Identify steps in the Web site planning and development process.
2.14. Identify essential issues in developing and maintaining a Web site, including: project management, testing, legal issues.
2.15. Plan and deliver oral presentations of your Web site, during and after site development.
2.16. Define electronic commerce (e-commerce) and related technologies and concepts necessary to develop a secure, useful interface (i.e., storefront).
2.17. Demonstrate knowledge of languages commonly used to provide database connectivity to Web sites.
2.18. Identify the benefits and drawbacks of running your own Web server versus using a service provider.
2.19. Identify common strategies for managing an end user's experience and improving site creativity.
2.20. Consider copyright and ethical issues when creating Web pages.

Domain 3: Network Technology Foundations

3.1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components, and demonstrate technical knowledge of the Internet.
3.2. Identify the role of networking hardware, and configure common hardware for operation.
3.3. Identify the relationship between IP addresses and domain names, including: assignment of IP addresses within a subnet.
3.4. Identify the functions and components of servers commonly used on the Internet.
3.5. Identify common Internet security and availability issues, including: user-level and enterprise-level concerns.
3.6. Identify common performance issues affecting Internet clients, including: analysis, diagnosis.
3.7. Perform basic hardware and system maintenance for network-aware systems.
3.8. Manage fundamental elements of modern network-based client operating systems.
3.9. Configure and troubleshoot wireless networks.
3.10. Manage career opportunities in the IT industry.
3.11. Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience.

CIW v5 Site Designer Exam 1D0-520

The CIW Site Designer exam validates human-factor principles in designing, implementing and maintaining hypertext-based Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, content creation and management tools, and digital media tools.

SKILLS MEASURED

CIW Site Designer skills objectives are not product-specific or system-specific. The skills objectives are a combination of basic technical and non-technical skills and knowledge required for those interested in Web site development and design. The CIW v5 Site Designer exam 1D0-520 tests the following common core of Internet skills:

Domain 1: Site Development Essentials

1.1 Identify and manage elements of the Web site development process.
1.2 Meet customer expectations with Web site project and design.
1.3 Identify ethical and legal issues relevant to Web development and design.

Domain 2: Web Design Elements

2.1. Use Web design principles to evaluate and develop a site's aesthetic qualities and its ability to enhance viewer experience.
2.2 Use Web design principles to enable navigation, usability and accessibility.

Domain 3: Basic Web Technologies

3.1 Use basic HTML and XHTML (X/HTML) to develop a series of Web pages.
3.2 Use X/HTML and extended technologies to enhance Web page structure, format and usability.
3.3 Create image files, and use images in X/HTML pages and site design.
3.4 Create Web sites using GUI site development applications.
3.5 Publish and maintain a production Web site.

Domain 4: Advanced Web Technologies

4.1 Use multimedia and plug-in technologies to enhance a Web site.
4.2 Use client-side and server-side programming to enhance Web site functionality.
4.3 Connect Web pages to a database

CIW v5 E-Commerce Designer Exam 1D0-525

The CIW E-Commerce Designer exam focuses on standards, technologies and practices for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce models. This certification addresses relationships among marketing, promotion, customer service, user interaction, purchasing methods and secure transactions by using SSL and SET, payment gateways, inventory control, shipping and order information, and site performance testing and evaluation.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW E-Commerce Designer focuses on standards, technologies and practices for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce models. This individual understands and facilitates relationships among marketing, promotion, customer service, user interaction, purchasing methods, and secure transactions by using SSL and SET, payment gateways, inventory control, shipping and order information and site performance testing and evaluation. The CIW v5 E-Commerce Designer exam 1D0-525 tests the following common core of Internet skills:

Domain 1: E-Commerce Site Development

1.1 Evaluate an e-commerce site to maximize audience usability.
1.2 Develop and host an e-commerce site using instant storefront services and stand-alone e-commerce software.
1.3 Implement e-commerce-based learning solutions.
1.4 Implement inventory and fulfillment strategies for an e-commerce site.
1.5 Implement payment-processing services for an e-commerce site.
1.6 Develop a knowledge base.

Domain 2: E-Commerce Technology and Security

2.1. Define and use standards, initiatives and e-commerce frameworks that support supplier transactions.
2.2 Configure Web server software for an e-commerce site.
2.3 Analyze and improve e-commerce site performance.
2.4 Secure e-commerce transactions.
2.5 Secure an e-commerce site.

Domain 3: E-Commerce Business, Marketing and Legal Issues

3.1 Identify the effects of e-commerce on business operations and revenue generation.
3.2 Identify legal and governmental issues in e-commerce.
3.3 Implement effective marketing for an e-commerce site.
3.4 Implement strategies for effective customer service and manage customer relationships in e-commerce operations.

CIW Server Administrator Exam 1D0-450

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.

SKILLS MEASURED

Server Administrator skills are not product- or system-specific. They are a combination of minimal technical and non-technical skills and knowledge required for those interested in developing specific Internet skills as a Web Server Administrator. Skills measured in the 1D0-450 exam include but are not limited to:

Common IT services, focusing on hardware platforms and frequently used operating systems.
TCP/IP configuration parameters, and Windows 2000 and Linux system configuration with static IP addresses.
User access levels, password policies, and permissions based on standard practice and procedures.
Management of users in Windows 2000 and Linux.
Domain Name System (DNS) in Windows 2000 and Linux.
Name resolution options for LANs and WANs, including the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and Samba.
Internet services including FTP and Telnet, and control of access to these services.
Web servers, including Microsoft IIS and Apache Server.
Advanced Web server administration tasks.
User-based access to Web servers.
Limitation of access based on IP addresses.
Functionality of a Web server, including Perl configuration and additional services.
Web server connection to a database via Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
Configuration and management of streaming media servers.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions.
Management of news servers.
Configuration and management of SMTP, IMAP and POP3 e-mail servers.
Configuration and management of proxy servers and Internet servers.
Server and service log analysis.
System performance evaluation.
Internal and external security risks.

CIW Internetworking Professional Exam 1D0-460

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.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW Internetworking Professional defines network architecture, identifies infrastructure components, and monitors and analyzes network performance. This individual is responsible for the design and management of enterprise TCP/IP networks. Skills measured in the 1D0-460 exam include but are not limited to:

Internet infrastructure, including the National Science Foundation network (NSFnet), the Internet Society (ISOC), and key internetworking protocols.
Open Systems Interconnection reference model (OSI/RM) and the Internet architecture model, the operational essentials of TCP/IP, and the Requests for Comments (RFCs) that define these essential elements.
Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addressing, the concept of uniqueness, IP address classes, and subnet address calculation.
Network access layer, the Internet layer, and the transport layer.
Application-layer Internet protocols, such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Domain Name System (DNS), including its architecture and record types.
BOOTstrap Protocol (BOOTP), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and client.
Routing, including direct versus indirect routing, static versus dynamic routing, and interior versus exterior protocols and gateways.
Troubleshooting tools and TCP/IP network troubleshooting.
Network management architectures, protocols and components, including SNMP.
IPv4 versus IPv6.
IPv6 address architecture.
IPv6 routing and security issues.
Migration from IPv4 to IPv6, including the mechanisms proposed by the Simple Internet Transition.

CIW Security Professional Exam 1D0-470

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.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW Security Professional implements security policy, identifies security threats, and develops countermeasures using firewall systems and attack-recognition technologies. This individual is responsible for managing the deployment of e-business transaction and payment security solutions. Skills measured in the 1D0-470 exam include but are not limited to:

Network perimeter security and elements of an effective security policy.
Encryption, including the three main encryption methods used in internetworking.
Universal guidelines and principles for effective network security, as well as guidelines to create effective specific solutions.
Security principles and security attack identification.
Firewall types and common firewall terminology.
Firewall system planning including levels of protection.
Network firewall deployment.
Network security including industry security evaluation criteria and guidelines used to determine three security levels.
Mechanisms used to implement security systems, tools to evaluate key security parameters, techniques for security accounts, and threats to Windows 2000 and UNIX systems.
Permissions identification, assignment and usage, system defaults, and security commands.
System patches and fixes including application of system patches.
Windows 2000 Registry modifications, including lockdown and removal of services for effective security in Windows 2000 and Linux.
Security auditing principles, security auditor's chief duties and network risk factor assessment.
Security auditing and discovery processes, audit plans, and network-based and host-based discovery software.
Penetration strategies and methods, including identification of potential attacks.
User activities baseline, log analysis, and auditing of various activities.
Security policy compliance and assessment reports.
Operating system add-ons, including personal firewalls and native auditing.

CIW JavaScript Fundamentals Exam 1D0-435

The CIW JavaScript Fundamentals exam focuses on the language fundamentals and syntax of the JavaScript language for Web application development. A passing score on this exam validates proficiency in JavaScript code, which is recommended for those taking the CIW Application Developer exam, and required for those seeking Master CIW Web Site Manager and Master CIW Enterprise Developer certifications.

CIW JavaScript Fundamentals is not a job-role certification but a language theory requirement. CIW language theory exams qualify only toward completion of Master CIW certifications.

SKILLS MEASURED

Candidates taking the JavaScript Fundamentals exam should know how to use the features of the JavaScript language and design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Candidates should know how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames, and create cookies. Skills measured in the 1D0-435 exam include but are not limited to the following:

Identify the origins of JavaScript and its key characteristics.
Call JavaScript functions.
Write JavaScript programs.
Control program flow.
Use the JavaScript object model.
Use JavaScript language objects.
Use JavaScript with HTML form controls.
Validate forms.
Animate images, target frames, and create and utilize cookies.
Understand security issues relevant to JavaScript.
Create custom JavaScript objects.

CIW Perl Fundamentals Exam 1D0-437

The CIW Perl Fundamentals exam focuses on the language fundamentals and syntax of the Perl language for Web application development. A passing score on this exam validates proficiency in Perl code, which is recommended for those taking the CIW Application Developer exam, and required for those seeking Master CIW Web Site Manager and Master CIW Enterprise Developer certifications.

CIW Perl Fundamentals is not a job-role certification but a language theory requirement. CIW language theory exams qualify only toward completion of Master CIW certifications.

SKILLS MEASURED

Candidates taking the CIW Perl Fundamentals exam should be familiar with the Perl syntax, the basics of using regular expression, how to use Perl data types, and how to access and manipulate files. They should also be familiar with database connectivity and debugging techniques. Skills measured in the 1D0-437 exam include but are not limited to the following:

Identify the role of the Perl interpreter.
Implement and use basic syntax of Perl code.
Use scalar variables, expression operators and the STDIN data type.
Control flow to create complex Perl scripts using Boolean expressions, logical operators and I/O redirection.
Use regular expressions to define and match patterns and strings in Perl.
Use Perl arrays and the functions that manipulate them.
Use Perl hashes and the functions that manipulate them.
Create and call subroutines to reuse code in Perl scripts.
Manipulate files and devices in Perl using I/O functions and filehandles.
Use and manipulate environment variables and command-line arguments in Perl.
Use Perl packages and modules to facilitate code reuse.
Create object-oriented Perl scripts.
Use Perl to interface with databases.
Debug Perl programs and design Perl scripts to minimize bugs.

CIW Application Developer Exam 1D0-430

The CIW Application Developer exam focuses on the creation of interactive Web pages using client-side and server-side Web applications, and related component technology implementations. This certification validates knowledge and skills in building client-side and server-side Web applications using Rapid Application Development tools, and using component technologies to implement two-tier database connectivity solutions.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW Application Developer creates interactive Web pages using client-side and server-side Web applications; accesses relational database systems from Web applications; implements applications using component technology; and creates parameters for environment variables. Skills measured in the 1D0-430 exam include but are not limited to the following:

Plan and implement application development projects.
Identify and use various server-side development environments (Perl, ASP, PHP, SSJS, JSP).
Identify and use various development platforms (UNIX, Windows 2000, and Macintosh).
Identify and use various communication protocols (HTTP and others).
Perform server-side and client-side scripting.
Define the application development process.
Define CGI and its significance to the World Wide Web.
Use the HTTP GET and POST request methods.
Define Perl and its distinct benefits to CGI programming.
Write and use Perl scripts and Perl elements.
Incorporate HTML into Perl.
Define PHP, and identify platforms and Web servers that support it.
Define PHP page structure and PHP string functions
Identify and use variables, data types, and variable functions.
Identify and use operators, conditional statements, loops, arrays, functions and pattern matching.
Define database basics, including database structure, schemas and SQL.
Use the MySQL database server, and create databases and database tables using MySQL and PHP.
Identify errors and perform error handling.
Identify PHP security issues, including safe mode.
Identify and use ASP files and ASP-based applications, including the Web servers that support ASP applications.
Define virtual directories, including benefits to server script developers.
Define ODBC, OLE DB, ADO, Global.asa file, and the structure of ASP technology.
ASP intrinsic objects, including properties and methods of ASP components.
Insert, update and delete records in a database using ASP and ADO.
Construct databases, including data integrity.
Define and use encryption, including the different protocols used in applying encryption to various situations.

CIW Database Specialist Exam 1D0-441

The CIW Database Specialist exam focuses on the planning and design of relational databases. This certification validates knowledge and skills in defining the structure of a database; employing Entity Relationship (ER) diagrams and normalization to optimize databases; building database client applications; and performing database maintenance and security administration.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW Database Specialist plans and designs relational databases. This individual defines the structure of a database, employs Entity Relationship (ER) diagrams and normalization to optimize databases, builds database client applications, and performs database maintenance and security administration. Skills measured in the 1D0-441 exam include but are not limited to:

Database management systems (DBMS), and advantages and disadvantages of using a DBMS.
Relational model terminology, relational tables and their characteristics.
Database design life cycle and aspects of database planning.
Relational database design methodology and phases of database design.
Normalization processes and normal forms.
Design issues related to logical and physical database design.
Database definition languages.
Structured Query Language (SQL) commands and syntax.
Relational algebra and concepts related to relational algebra.
JDBC API architecture and implementation of relational database management systems.
Establishment of database connections.
Table and query manipulation in a database using JDBC.
SQL statement storage and execution.
Prepared statements and stored procedures with database management systems (DBMS).
DBMS or database metadata.
Scrollable and updatable result sets.
Batch updates (a new function of JDBC 2.0 that increases efficiency).
Graphical database clients.

CIW Enterprise Specialist Exam 1D0-442

The CIW Enterprise Specialist exam focuses on the development and deployment of complete software solutions tailored to business domains. This certification validates knowledge and skills in building n-tier database business solutions using Java in conjunction with distributed application architecture technologies such as Enterprise JavaBeans and CORBA.

SKILLS MEASURED

A CIW Enterprise Specialist builds n-tier database business solutions using Java in conjunction with distributed application architecture technologies such as Enterprise JavaBeans and CORBA. The Enterprise Specialist designs, develops and deploys complete software solutions tailored to a given business domain. Skills measured in the 1D0-442 exam include but are not limited to the following:

Identify the role of CORBA in developing enterprise applications.
Define CORBA architecture.
Identify the role of the Object Management Group (OMG).
Use the Interface Definition Language (IDL) to define the interface to CORBA objects.
Identify the mapping of IDL nonclass data types into Java.
Use the IDL compiler to generate client stubs and server skeletons.
Invoke remote methods using the out and inout parameters.
Define and implement the Dynamic Invocation Interface (DII).
Define distributed architectures, software components, and server-side component architecture.
Identify the technologies associated with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE).
Identify EJB container services.
Create session beans.
Create entity beans.
Perform EJB deployment.
Create EJB clients.
Identify transaction and security issues associated with enterprise beans.

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