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PRESS
RELEASE: INDUSTRY'S FIRST VENDOR INDEPENDENT
CERTIFIED CORPORATE WEBMASTER DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
RELEASED
BY INTERNATIONAL WEBMASTERS ASSOCIATION
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SPECIAL PRESS RELEASE FOR IWA MEMBERS
-June 26, 1998
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IWA announces the
release of its Certified Corporate
Webmaster ("CCW")
designation program. The
program is designed
to provide IWA members current education
on the functions of today's corporate
webmaster. The designation program is
available to all IWA members who are
interested corporate webmaster education
and for those pursuing certified status in
recognition of their professional
status.
The program is provided
in cooperation with Systems &
Software, a Division of Integratise, Inc.
("Sysoft"). Sysoft is a long time provider
of advanced webmastering courses which
have been endorsed by the IWA as qualified
education in preparation for the IWA CCW
designation.
Members may enter the
program at any level depending on current
knowledge and experience. The program is
comprised of five courses which are
designed for the beginning to advanced
level participant.
Completion of the
Sysoft 3000 (Corporate Webmaster") course
is a minimum requirement to sit for the
CCW examination. A participant level
flowchart is available at
http://NETRA.sysoft.com/web/cmap.htm.
The following Sysoft
courses have been reviewed and endorsed by
IWA:
Sysoft 1000: Web
Application Development, Networking and
Database
Sysoft 2100: Java and ActiveX Programming
for Internet/Intranet
Sysoft 2200: Internet/Intranet/Web Server
Administration, Security and Firewall
Sysoft 2300: Webmastering for
Win/IIS/Visual Interdev/SQL Server/ASP
Sysoft 3000: Corporate Webmaster
Sysoft courses are
offered in an eight week, four hours per
week program. The Sysoft's 1000 and 3000
courses may be taken virtually through
their web and teleconference system.
Courses are also offered over four
consecutive day periods at Sysoft’s
training center located in Iselin
NJ.
The Sysoft 3000
(Corporate Webmaster") course is offered
as an eight week program comprised of a
concentration of education from all of
Sysoft courses. In September 1998, IWA
will offer a self study guide for the
Corporate Webmaster course which is
designed to prepare members for the CCW
examination. The cost of the self study
program and guide will be set at $195. The
CCW examination fee is $125, and
reexamination fees are $55 each.
BENEFITS OF CCW
DESIGNATION PROGRAM
- Greater recognition
within IWA and status within the corporate
webmaster profession.
- Improved work performance and confidence
from gained technical knowledge and
skills.
- Greater opportunity for advancement
within corporate environments.
- Earn in lieu experience credit toward
IWA's Certified and Senior Member
designations.
- Assist in achieving vendor specific
certifications such as:
Novell CIP, MCSE+Internet, MCP+Internet,
and Lotus/IBM CLS(Domino).
Complete details of the
CCW program are available at Sysoft's
web
site at: http://www.sysoft.com/web/ , or
further information by calling
direct to (908) 534-8929 or via email at:
train@sysoft.com.
Special Program Rates:
Full IWA members are entitled to a $100
discount off* the Sysoft 3000 and all 2000
series course fees. (*not applicable to
study guide or test fees.)
ABOUT IWA:
The International
Webmasters Association (IWA) is a world
leading organization that is dedicated to
providing advancement and educational
opportunities to individuals who are
involved in or pursuing a Web related
career. Since 1996, IWA has made several
pioneering contributions to the industry
including the first set of professional
and ethical standards of practice, a
framework for certification, and a global
chapter presence. IWA has gained industry
recognition for its focused efforts on
providing educational and professional
development services to its members. Now
with more than 6,000 members worldwide,
IWA is creating the greatest value to
individuals by enhancing their
effectiveness, professionalism, and image
as they serve their employers and
clients.
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IWA contact for Press Release:
International Webmasters Association-
http://www.iwanet.org
556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #101-200
Pasadena CA 91105
Richard S. Brinegar, Executive
Director
mailto:rbrinegar@iwanet.org
Tel: (626) 449-3709
Sysoft contact for
Press Release:
Sam Adhikari, Program Director
Systems and Software -
http://www.sysoft.com/web
100 Wood Avenue South, Suite 111
Iselin, NJ 08830
mailto:sam@netra.sysoft.com.
(908) 534-8929
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