Distance Learning Centre is proud to be a partner of the Official Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) v5 Certification Courses.
The
CIW Web Design Specialist Course (formerly titled Design Methodology and Technology) teaches you how to design and publish Web sites. General topics include Web Site Development Essentials (such as the site development process, customer expectations, and ethical and legal issues in Web development), Web Design Elements (such as aesthetics, the site user's experience, navigation, usability and accessibility), Basic Web Technologies (such as basic Hypertext Markup Language [HTML], Extensible HTML [XHTML] and extended technologies, image files, GUI site development applications, site publishing and maintenance) and Advanced Web Technologies (such as multimedia and plug-in technologies, client-side and server-side technologies, and Web databases).
In the home study courses, students will work with popular production tools such as Microsoft Expression Web, and Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash. You will study design and development technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript, Java applets, Dynamic HTML, plug-ins, multimedia and databases. You will also explore the extensibility of design tools, incompatibility issues surrounding these tools, and the functionality of current Web browsers.
The Official CIW Self Study courses are a convenient learning tool for individuals who do not have the flexibility to attend traditional classroom training.
The CIW Web Design Specialist Course includes the following items:
2 Official CIW course books covering the complete CIW Site Design Specialist 1D0-520 syllabus.
Additional CIW Exam Study Guide.
Convenient online access to official practice exams (Over 660+questions).
Over 7 hours of interactive movie clips for the CIW Site Design Specialist syllabus
Online course review questions and exercises (990+ questions).
Supplemental online files containing appendix files, files for hands-on labs, and other resources.
Online Live Labs (30 Hours Access).
PLEASE NOTE: When ordering online you can purchase a Prometric Exam Voucher for �95.00 Inc. VAT (Valid for 12 months from purchase). This offer is only available when ordering with the home study courses and the usual price for examinations is �90.00 + VAT (�105.75).
The exam voucher can be added to your order as an extra after you select the "Buy Now" option.
The
CIW Web Design Specialist Course is one half of the CIW Web Design Professional Syllabus.
Target Audience:
- Web designers
- Internet consultants
- IT professionals
- Marketing professionals
- Web and graphic artists
- Business professionals
CIW WEB DESIGN SPECIALIST COURSE BOOKS
The CIW
Web Design Specialist course is for the individual who wants to develop the skills necessary to specialize in Web site design. In this course, you will build upon your basic Web authoring skills to learn the essentials and best practices of Web design, including design theory, tools and technologies.
Skills Taught:
Web site development essentials, including the site development process, customer expectations, and ethical and legal issues in Web development.
Web design elements, including aesthetics, the site user's experience, navigation, usability and accessibility.
Basic Web technologies, including Hypertext Markup Language [HTML], Extensible HTML [XHTML] and extended technologies, image files, GUI site development applications, and site publishing and maintenance.
Advanced Web technologies, including multimedia and plug-in technologies, client-side and server-side technologies, and Web databases.
Popular production tools, including Microsoft Expression Web, and Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash.
Design and development technologies, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript, Java applets and Dynamic HTML.
Current issues in Web design, including the extensibility of design tools, compatibility of these tools, open-source applications and the functionality of current Web browsers.
Click here for a full description of the course contents.
The
CIW Web Design Specialist course books come with an additional Exam Study Guide which prepares students for the CIW examinations.
This guide include overviews and information on how to take the exams, a table of all exam domains, objectives and sub-objectives, summarised content sections on what you need to know for the exam and sample exam questions.
CIW V-CAMPUS WEB DESIGN SPECIALIST PRACTICE EXAMS (12 Months Access)
Web-based CIW Practice Exams provide a personalised study plan to help focus your study and determine skills mastery as you prepare to take a CIW certification exam.
Practice Exams feature multiple study modes for adaptive learning, personalised study plans and progress reports, study questions, reference tools, and simulations of actual testing processes.
CIW WEB DESIGN SPECIALIST ONLINE EXERCISES (12 Months Access)
The Online Exercises test knowledge of the topics presented in the course and help you prepare for the certification exam. The Exercises are presented in a variety of formats including flash cards, matching exercises, true-false questions, crossword puzzles and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
CIW REVIEWS QUESTIONS (12 Months Access)
The Course Review Questions are provided online and consist of a variety of tests that cover each of the lessons in the course. The questions for each test are drawn from a larger pool of questions. The Course Review Questions consist of the following: Lesson Reviews; Lesson Quizzes; Course Review; and Course Test.
CIW WEB DESIGNER SPECIALIST MOVIES
CIW Movie clips provide supplementary instruction in a multimedia format, and enhance the course book narrative and labs.
- CIW Live Labs (30 Hours Access)
CIW Live Labs are available to give remote access to all of the software covered within the course, so that you do not need to purchase the software.
The following software packages are covered within the Live Labs: Microsoft Windows 7; Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0; Mozilla Firefox; Microsoft Expression Web 3; Adobe Dreamweaver CS5; Adobe Fireworks CS5; Adobe Flash Professional CS5; Apple QuickTime; and Adobe Flash Player 10.
Please Note: If you would like to purchase the Adobe Software covered in this syllabus then you can apply for an NUS Extra Student Card using your distance learning centre student reference number which will enable registered students to purchase the software packages under the student licence agreement..
Pre-Requirements:We recommend a good knowledge of IT, computers and Internet/Email use. The home study courses do not have any pre-requisites although we do recommend completing the CIW Foundations Associate Course or CIW Site Development Foundations Course to learn the basics of Web site authoring and development.
Please Note: This course is not compatible with Apple Macs.
Course Duration & Support:Students may register at any time. The home study courses are designed as a self-study course but if you have any problems you can email our support team.
As the home study courses are self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer, and we do not impose a cut-off date for study.
CIW Examinations: On Completion of this curriculum, you can apply for the internationally recognised CIW Web Design Specialist 1D0-520 Examination, which are currently �90.00 + VAT. If you purchase an exam voucher with your course then this will cover the examination cost.
The Web Design Specialist exam consists of 70 multiple choice/multiple answer questions over 75 minutes and the passing score is 70%.
Exams must be sat at a registered Prometric or Pearson VUE testing centre. You can locate testing centres and schedule examinations on their Websites:
Prometric - Prometric
Pearson Vue - Pearson Vue
