Self Study Resources
WOW recognizes that not everyone has the time to take formalized courses, so WOW supports the idea of self-study. WOW, working with the world's leading technical publishers, WOW has created a list of recommended self-study materials*, CD-ROMs and online study material.
* Please be advised that, while WOW supports the idea of self-study, we do not imply that one can only read the books and expect to pass our professional apprentice or expert certification exams. Be further advised that the self-study books are not meant to replace actual experience, but act as supplements and/or additional resources to what Webmasters are doing in the field. As such, the self-study books have been optimally designed for those already working in the Web professional space, but who lack the time to take formalized courses that lead to professional certification. In addition, the self-study textbooks are not mutually exclusive, but build upon the skills learned from one to the other. Therefore, upon completion of the course objectives and study materials for each certification, the student who has some experience or is already a practicing Web professional should be able to sit for and pass the exam.
For the WOW Associate Level Titles:
- WOW Certified Web Administrator Associate: Associate
level Web Administrators are responsible for the hardware and software
infrastructure supporting Internet communications. These technology professionals
possess a strong understanding of servers, routers, security, network
management, and systems maintenance.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Web Designer Associate: WOW Certified
Web Associates are proficient at blending the art of HTML-coding with
the visual arts to create pages that are content-rich and visually pleasing.
They are proficient at page layout, image creation and manipulation, interactivity,
content creation, project and business management.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Web Developer Associate: Associate level
Web Developers are proficient at creating web site structure and interactivity.
They use database tools and custom applications to prepare the site for
dynamic presentation of content to the visitor.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Associate Webmaster: Associate level
Webmasters are proficient at blending the art of HTML-coding with the
visual arts to create pages that are content-rich and visually pleasing.
They are proficient at page layout, image creation and manipulation, interactivity,
content creation, project and business management.
View
Resources
For the WOW Professional Level Titles:
- WOW Certified Professional Web Administrator: Professional
Web Administrators are masters at acquiring and configuring the hardware
and software infrastructure behind successful sites. These technology
professionals possess expertise in servers, routers, security, network
management, and systems maintenance.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Professional Web Designer: Professional
Web Designers are masters of the visual arts and creating look and feel
that drives a successful website, that capture and keep visitors' interest
and usable designs that meet or exceed the requirements and preferences
of their audience.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Professional Web Developer: Professional
Web Developers are masters at optimizing web site structure and interactivity.
They use database tools and custom applications to enable the site to
deliver the highest quality experience to the user.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified Professional Webmaster: Webmasters are
practitioners of web communication. They are responsible for all aspects
of an organization's web presence, including web content development,
technical operations, and business management. They may have specific
areas of expertise, but are most valuable as generalists who can manage
all aspects of web operations.
Note! The Certified Professional Webmaster exam (CPW) is achieved either by passing the four Associate-level certifications or by passing the CPW exam directly. These certifications are meant for experienced industry professional who have been working in this field.
View
Resources
For Specialty Titles:
- WOW Certified Web Consultant-Small Business: Small
Business Certified Web Consultants are professionals in designing, building
and overseeing Web sites for medium or large companies or personal businesses
as the Web manager or project manager.
View
Resources
- WOW Certified E-Commerce Manager: E-Commerce Managers
are masters at developing and executing web marketing and e-commerce strategies
and operations. They understand customer and organizational needs and
define and manage the goals and needs of the site.
View
Resources