An Industry that grows Growth of the Network & Computer System Administrator IT Industry is expected to

grow at a rate of 28% from 2010 to 2020 – twice the rate of growth of the overall indu-

stry average of 14%(1).

Growth of the Web Security IT Industry is expected to grow by 87% just between 2010

and 2014 – a growth rate of more than six times the overall industry average.

Why Teach Network Technology in the Classroom?

Technology is ubiquitous. These days information technology essentially touches everyone, everywhere regardless of industry or career. Incorporating IT curriculum into today’s classroom can better prepare students for college and career paths by getting them up-to-speed on today’s emerging IT and Web technologies. At CIW, we offer teachers and instructors turn-key IT curriculum with our Network Technology As-sociate course. With CIW, teaching information technolo-gy in the classroom has never been easier.

The CIW Network Technology Associate course covers:• Cloud Computing• Networking• Wireless Network Technologies• Mobile Computing• Internet Architecture• Content Management Systems• Network Security• Malware• Firewalls• Encryption• Defeating Network Attacks

An Industry that pays Median pay for Network and Computer Systems

Personnel is 66%-152% higher than the median for all

occupations (2) (3)

Median pay for Web Security Personnel is 107%-162%

higher than the median pay for all occupations (2) (3)

28%IT Industy growth is twice the national average of all

occupations(1)

Expected Growth of the Network & Computer System Administrator IT Industry from 2010 to 2020(1)

Median Pay for Network and Computer Systems and Security Personnel (2) (3)

The CIW Network Technology Associate course includes:

Textbooks and Study guidesAvailable in printed or electronic format

Course Preparation GuidesCourse Syllabi, Implementation Tables, and Classroom Setup Guide

Student MaterialsLab Files, Handouts, Assessments

Instructor AidesSlide Presentations, Appendixes and related topics

Online Resources Web-Based Student Resources and Course Mastery

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Teachers and instructors can also choose whether or not to utilize the Network Technology Associate end of course Certi-fication exam. Those students who pass the NTA exam then become CIW-Certified. Advantages of CIW certification are:• Carries college credit to designated universities• Worldwide acceptance as a professional IT certificate

CIW OnlineIncluded with every CIW course is access to our proprietary Web-based Learning Managment System: CIW Online. Here Teachers have access to a comprehensive set of tools and exercises available to students anytime, anywhere.

Online Resources Include:• Pre-Assessment Test• Course Labs• Online Exercises• Movie Clips• Lesson Quizzes• Practice Exams• Course Mastery (Course Review Questions)

CIW Course Mastery CIW Course Mastery is an online tool that delivers CIW course review questions. This tool is based on research in learning and memory, and delivers an accelerated teaching solution that reduces training time and boosts retention of material in the learner’s memory.

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Vertical Paths to Advanced Careers in IT and Web Technologies

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CIW Web Security Specialist certification + one exam

CIW Web Security Associate certification

CIW Network Technology Associate certification

CIW Network Technology Associate candidates must pass the Network Technology Associate

certification exam (1D0-61C).

CIW certification reduces the work requirement for ISC2 Professional

certification from five to four years.

CIW certification also serves as in-depth prepara-tion for CISSP certification.

CISSPISACA CISA

MCSE

ISC2Linux Essentials

Jr. Administrator

CiscoCCENTCCNA

CIW Web Security Professional certification + two exams

LPI Levels 2 & 3CompTIA A+/

Help Desk

CompTIANetwork+Security+

MCSAMCTS

MCITP

Certified Ethical HackerWireless NetworkingComputer ForensicsSoftware EngineerSystems AdministratorHardware Engineer

Network SpecialistWeb SecurityRoboticsMobile ComputingSystems EngineerNetwork Technician

Vertical Paths for Careers in Network Technology & Security

As the highest level of CIW Security certification, candidates must be experts in configuring, managing and deploying network

security solutions. Candidates must pass the We Security Associate certification exam and two exams from a third party.

Certification candidates must have strong knowledge about protecting networked systems and mitigating security threats. Candidates must pass the Web Security Associate certification

exam and one exam from a third party.

This course prepares students and professionals to secure networks from unauthorized activity. CIW Web Security

Associate candidates must pass the Web Security Associate certification exam (1D0-571)

CIW courses and certification not only provide a foundation of technical knowledge, but also prepare students to excel in any IT profession. CIW Certifications can be taken together, providing a vertical path to advanced careers in Information and Web technologies. In addition to Web design and development, CIW prepares students for careers in networking, database administration, data security, applications deve-lopment and gaming.