CIW CERTIFICATIONS

The CIW program is the world's largest and fastest-growing Internet certification.

CIW is a comprehensive information technology certification for the knowledge economy, with specific job roles and vendor-neutral content covering multiple hardware and software vendors.

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.

Master CIW Designer Certification

Master CIW Designers develop and maintain Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, and employ standards and technologies for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce Web sites.

Master CIW Designer certification can lead to a successful career as a Web designer, creative director, Web marketing/ business specialist or art director. Candidates must pass three required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Designer.

Master CIW Enterprise Developer Certification

Master CIW Enterprise Developers build n-tier database and legacy connectivity solutions for Web applications using Java, Java APIs, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) solutions, middleware tools, and distributed object models such as CORBA/ORB and IIOP.

Master CIW Enterprise Developer certification can lead to a successful career as a database developer and administrator, Internet application developer, middleware programmer, Java developer and client/server developers.

The candidate must pass eight required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Enterprise Developer.

Master CIW Enterprise Developers build n-tier database and legacy connectivity solutions for Web applications using Java, Java APIs, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) solutions, middleware tools, and distributed object models such as CORBA/ORB and IIOP.

Master CIW Enterprise Developer certification can lead to a successful career as a database developer and administrator, Internet application developer, middleware programmer, Java developer and client/server developers.

The candidate must pass eight required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Enterprise Developer.

CIW ASSOCIATES

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.

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.

CIW SECURITY ANALYST CERTIFICATION

CIW Security Analysts configure, manage and deploy e-business solutions servers; and implement e-business and network security solutions.

This CIW certification recognizes the achievements of those who have already attained a level of proficiency in networking administration and now want to validate and prove their competencies in security.

CIW Security Analyst certification provides focused and streamlined validation of further proficiency in areas pertaining to systems security. CIW Security Analyst certification also demonstrates mastery of core vendor-neutral security skills combined with specialization in chosen software environments.

The candidate must pass one required CIW exam and submit proof of one valid networking administration certification from an approved vendor to become a CIW Security Analyst. Visit the CIW Security Analyst page for more information.

CIW Web Developer Certification

CIW Web Developers create and maintain Web applications through programming, scripting and/or server administration.

This certification validates the skills and knowledge required to assemble and maintain Java-based Web applications.

Web Developers focus on the business-requirements aspect of the application development cycle.

The candidate must pass one required CIW exam to become a CIW Web Developer. Alternatively, under an agreement with IBM, candidates who have passed IBM Exam 154 may request to be to be granted the CIW Web Developer certification as well.

Master CIW Web Site Manager Certification

Master CIW Web Site Managers can manage Web servers and maintain Web sites for small, medium and large enterprises.

Master CIW Web Site Manager certification can lead to a successful career as a Webmaster, intranet or extranet Web administrator, or Internet project manager.

The candidate must pass five required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Web Site Manager.

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