Syllabus

THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Provides a brief history of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It describes the protocols and technologies used by the Internet, and explains how to use and configure a Web browser.

• The Evolution of the Internet
• How the Internet Works
• The Client/Server Model on the Internet
• Connecting to the Internet
• Internet Protocols
• The Domain Name System (DNS)
• The Business of Domain Names
• Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
• Intranets and Extranets
• The World Wide Web
• Web Browsers
• Customizing a Browser
• The History Folder
• Browser Cache
• Using Bookmarks and Favorites
• Image Loading
• Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

E-MAIL, FTP, NEWSGROUPS AND TELNET

Provides an overview of e-mail and various e-mail client programs. It examines how to use e-mail, describes how to use mailing lists and e-mail attachments, and discusses issues of e-mail privacy. This section also examines the Internet remote protocols FTP and Telnet, and explains the functions of newsgroups on the Internet.

• E-Mail Basics
• Microsoft Outlook Express E-Mail
• Netiquette
• E-Mail Signatures
• E-Mail Privacy
• E-Mail Attachments
• Mailing Lists
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Downloading and Uploading with FTP
• Newsgroups
• Newsgroup Categories and Structure
• Telnet

OBJECTS, PLUG-INS, VIEWERS AND SECURITY

Provides an overview of Internet programming and scripting languages, including C, C++, Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, Jscript and VBScript. It introduces several widely-used browser plug-ins and their functionality, and also provides an overview of security issues regarding the Internet, including cookies, authentication, encryption, firewalls and virus attacks.

• Multimedia on the Web
• Web Languages
• Plug-In Technology
• Browser Plug-Ins
• Viewers
• Miscellaneous File Formats
• Internet Security
• Cookies
• Authentication and Digital Certificates
• Configuring Browser Security
• Encryption
• Viruses
• Proxy Servers
• Firewalls

SEARCH ENGINES AND E-COMMERCE

Provides an overview of different types of Internet search engines and various Internet search techniques, including Boolean operators. This section also defines electronic commerce and explains e-commerce standards, including Electronic Data Interchange, Secure Electronic Transactions and smart cards. In addition, this section covers the fundamentals of project management.

• Search Engines
• Adding a Web Site to a Search Engine
• Basic Search Techniques
• Advanced Search Techniques
• Searching for Special Types of Information
• Pre-Web Search Tools
• E-Commerce Basics
• E-Commerce Standards
• E-Commerce Advantages and Issues
• International Support
• Visitor Tracking
• Payment Processing
• Copyrights, Licensing and Trademarks
• E-Commerce Solutions
• Project Management Fundamentals

WEB PAGE AUTHORING AND HTML CODING

Introduces Web page creation using text and GUI HTML editors, and provides an overview of Web page design issues such as the interface, business considerations, and bandwidth. It also examines the origins of HTML and its various flavors, and shows the basics of HTML coding, including common tags and formatting techniques.

• Creating Web Pages
• Web Page Accessibility
• Front-End Issues
• Back-End Issues
• What Is HTML?
• HTML Standards
• XHTML
• Web Browsers and Standards
• Markup Tags
• Document Structure Tags
• Paragraph Formatting
• Block-Level Elements
• Indenting and Centering Text
• Text-Level Elements
• Lists
• Comments and Good Practices

GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS, HYPERLINKS AND TABLES

Introduces Web page graphic elements such as horizontal rules, images, colors and font specifications. It examines how to link text and images to other files and sites, and how to create and manipulate tables on a Web page.

• Adding Horizontal Rule Lines
• Using Images in Web Pages
• Aligning Images to Text
• The ALT Attribute and Resizing Images
• Special Characters
• Specifying Colors and Palette
• Page Colors and Backgrounds
• Specifying Font Information
• Links and the Anchor Tag
• Using Images as Links
• Creating Internal Links
• Tables
• Table and Data Alignment
• Changing Height and Width
• Column and Row Spanning

FORMS, IMAGES AND FRAMES

Introduces HTML form elements such as text boxes, radio buttons, check boxes, etc. It examines how to create client-side image maps and link them to URLs, and discusses graphics issues such as transparency, interlacing and animation. It also shows how to create frames in a Web site to further enhance the user's experience.

• Web Forms
• The FORM Tag
• Web Form Fields
• Form Handling
• Text Boxes, Submit and Reset Buttons
• Radio Buttons
• Check Boxes
• Select Lists
• Scrolling Text Area Box
• Image Maps
• Defining a Client-Side Image Map
• Image Transparency and Interlacing
• Animated GIFs
• Frames and the Frameset Document
• Frame Tags and Attributes
• Targets

HTML EDITORS AND EXTENSIONS

Examines how to use a GUI HTML editor to create Web pages. It also examines how to extend the capabilities of HTML by using Cascading Style Sheets, the Document Object Model, XHTML and XML.

• GUI Editors
• Creating Web Pages in a GUI Editor
• Formatting Your Web Page
• Hyperlinks, Images and Tables
• HTML Text Editors vs. GUI Editors
• Web Site Publishing
• Cascading Style Sheets
• CSS1 and HTML
• Using Other Style Sheets
• JavaScript
• Dynamic HTML (DHTML)
• Document Object Model (DOM)
• XHTML and XML

NETWORKING, PROTOCOLS, LANS AND WANS

Provides an overview of basic networking concepts such as the client/server model, types of networks, network topologies, and major network operating systems. It examines networking protocols and the OSI Reference Model, and discusses LANs and WANS, communication devices, and transmission types and media used in networking.

• Networks and the Client/Server Model
• Web-Based Networking
• Network Topologies
• Network Operating Systems
• The OSI Reference Model
• Packets
• OSI/RM Protocols
• Networking Protocols
• Choosing and Combining Protocols
• Basics of LANs and WANs
• Network Components
• Transmission Media
• Transmission Types
• IEEE and Other LAN Standards
• WAN Standards
• T-Carrier and E-Carrier Systems

INTERNET ADDRESSING AND SERVERS

Examines the four layers of the Internet architecture model, and defines common Internet protocols and their functions. It introduces key concepts of IP addresses and subnet masks, and provides an overview of TCP/IP diagnostic tools. It also examines the major types of internetworking servers and how they function on TCP/IP networks.

• Internet Architecture Model
• Request for Comments (RFCs)
• Internet Protocols
• Routing
• Port Numbers and Internet Addressing
• IP Addressing Rules
• TCP/IP Desktop Configurations
• Diagnostic Tools
• File and Print Servers
• HTTP Servers
• Proxy, Cache and Media Servers
• Mail and Mailing List Servers
• DNS Servers
• FTP and News Servers
• Other Servers and Server Products
• The Internet Daemon

SCRIPTING, CONNECTIVITY AND SECURITY

Examines server-side scripting and how it extends Web server functionality, including database connectivity. It also examines the issue of network security, and how to identify and protect against security threats using tools such as encryption, authentication, and firewalls.

• HTTP Gateways
• HTML Forms and Forms Processing
• Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
• Server Programming Interfaces
• Introduction to Scripting
• Java Servlets
• Databases and Database Connectivity
• Database Connectivity Implementations
• Security Basics and Types of Attacks
• Viruses
• Hackers and Defeating Attacks
• Auditing
• Intrusion Detection Software and Authentication
• Encryption
• VPNs, SSL and Digital Certificates
• Firewalls
• Firewall Topology

PRACTICE EXAM FOR INTERNET FUNDAMENTALS

Provides practice exam questions for the Internet Fundamentals topic of the CIW Foundations 1D0-410 certification exam.

• The Internet
• The World Wide Web
• E-Mail
• FTP
• Newsgroups
• Telnet
• Objects
• Plug-Ins
• Viewers
• Security
• Search Engines
• E-Commerce

PRACTICE EXAM FOR WEB PAGE AUTHORING FUNDAMENTALS

Provides practice exam questions for the Web Page Authoring Fundamentals topic of the CIW Foundations 1D0-410 certification exam.

• Basics of Web Page Authoring
• HTML Coding
• Graphical Elements
• Hyperlinks
• Tables
• Forms
• Images
• Frames
• HTML Editors
• HTML Extensions

PRACTICE EXAM FOR NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

Provides practice exam questions for the Networking Fundamentals topic of the CIW Foundations 1D0-410 certification exam.

• Basics of Networking
• Networking Protocols
• LANs
• WANs
• TCP/IP
• Internet Addressing
• Internet Servers
• Scripting
• Database Connectivity
• Internet and Network Security

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Fees

 

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Student Community

We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.

All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:

• Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
• View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
• View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
• Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
• View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
• Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
• Find details on our generous Referral Programme.

Study Options

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.

Benefits

Additional Benefits

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Further Information

If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 01288 356 300 (International: 00 44 1288 356 300) or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com

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