Top Reasons to Certify with CIW 

Every organization today realizes the importance of integrating traditional business principles with one of the most useful and widely applicable business tools, the Internet.

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!

Here are some of the top reasons why CIW is the certification you need to succeed:

 CIW is a job-role-focused certification program

CIW focuses on skills for particular job roles and prepares you with the tools necessary to complete the tasks associated with these roles. Multiple technologies and open-source code like XHTML and CSS are covered in detail without promoting any specific software or program over another.

 Carefully developed skills objectives and curriculum reflect the continuing needs of the industry

CIW's real-world skills objectives were developed to improve personal productivity and company efficiency in a global business environment. These in-demand objectives emphasize the latest Internet-related software, applications, security issues, networking and also soft skills like project planning and technical writing. CIW enables you to combine these skills to meet companies' needs.

 Newly updated CIW courseware helps you stay current on the latest Internet technologies to help you succeed

Our recently updated courseware for the CIW Associate (CIW v5 Foundations) and Master CIW Designer certifications (Foundations plus CIW v5 Site Designer and CIW v5 E-Commerce Designer) reflects major advances in Internet technology plus practical business strategies that complement those IT skills.

 CIW offers college credit towards higher degrees

Students can earn college credit upon completion of Web-related classes and passing the related high-stakes CIW exam. Several accredited schools currently offer college credits toward higher degrees. Articulation and credit programs are also available in some states across the United States.

 CIW teaches the skills that can have a measurable impact on your job

Employees today need some level of IT skills in order to succeed in the workplace, increase productivity or serve customers better. CIW meets the needs of an advanced workplace, teaching critical technical and business skills and how to use them effectively. In addition, certified IT professionals typically have higher salaries than non-certified workers.

 Industry-standard certification is recognized internationally

CIW is growing in popularity and credibility, with more than 115,000 CIW certifications earned in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It is recognized as the standard Internet certification by academic institutions, corporations, commercial learning centers, top industry associations and media.

CIW is an industry leader in IT certification. You have the opportunity and the tools to begin a path to a successful IT career. Getting started is simple and easy.