The Master CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Designer credential is the premium certification for professionals who design, implement and maintain hypertext-based publishing sites. In the highly competitive field of website and e-commerce development, MCIWD status sets you apart as an IT professional of superior skill and value.
MCIWD Gained Skill Set
The MCIWD program covers all key concepts and skills involved in web/e-commerce development, including:
- Implementation and maintenance of hypertext-based Web sites using authoring and scripting languages.
- Web content creation using Web management and digital media tools.
- HTML, including various HTML standards, tables, frames, hyperlinks, and meta-tags.
- Introduction to FrontPage 2000, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Macromedia HomeSite 5.
- Major design concepts: effective page layout and elements, navigation concepts, use of color and fonts, use of graphics, images, animation, audio, and video.
- Use of Cascading Style Sheets and Changeable elements.
- Application of human-factors principles to design.
- E-commerce development and optimization.
- Internet protocols, Uniform Resource Locators (URL's) and the Domain Name System (DNS).
- Various web browsers, as well as the use of FTP, Telnet, newsgroups, and email.
- Enhancement of browsers using plug-ins and active content will be covered.
- Concepts and use of Search Engines, Digital Certificates, Encryption, firewalls, and cookies.
MCIWD Job Titles
The Master CIW program prepares and qualifies you for numerous careers in the IT industry, including:
- Internet Security Specialist
- Web Administrator
- Media Graphics Producer
- Web Designer
The University of Louisville Master CIW Designer Program Prerequisites
In addition to having a high school diploma (or equivalent), candidates for the MCIWD track must have passed the I-Net+ certification offered by CompTIA or the CIW Foundations exam. Prior experience with web development is recommended, but not required.
