CIW: Internet Business Foundations
Course Specifications
Course number: 085015
Software: Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0
Course length: 2.0 day(s)
Course Description
Computers have contributed to the rise and spread of the
Internet, which has now become the driving force for networked societies around
the globe. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of the
Internet and its related technologies in the business environment.
Course Objective: You will explore the fundamentals and technical aspects of the Internet.
Target Student: End-users who use computers at home or in the office.
Prerequisites: Students should understand fundamental computer concepts
such as how to run applications, manage files, and use a web browser.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
Student Computer
- PC with Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz processor or higher.
- 512 MB of RAM or higher.
- Generic monitor (1024 x 768).
- High-speed Internet connection.
Instructor Computer
- PC with Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz processor or higher.
- 512 MB of RAM or higher.
- Generic monitor (1024 x 768).
- 40 GB hard disk or larger.
- High-speed Internet connection.
- Display system to project the instructor’s computer
screen.
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business Edition.
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista®.
- Microsoft® Office® 2007 (only Microsoft® Office
Outlook 2007 is required for this course).
- Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 6.0 or later.
- Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore the concepts of Information Technology and the
Internet.
- examine how computers communicate across the Internet and
the technologies that enable internetworking.
- examine the various technologies that constitute the World
Wide Web.
- configure the security and privacy settings in Windows®
Internet Explorer 7.0.
- explore multimedia and other components embedded in a web
page.
- identify the different types of databases and the fundamentals
of web search engines.
- communicate over the web.
- examine the various aspects of email communication.
- manage personal information using Microsoft® Office
Outlook 2007.
- explore the services and tools available on the Internet.
- examine the various security issues related to the Internet.
- examine the fundamentals of project management.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Information Technology and the
Internet
- Topic 1A: Overview of Information Technology
- Topic 1B: Overview of the Internet
- Lesson 2: Examining the Working of the Internet
- Topic 2A: The Physical Structure of the Internet
- Topic 2B: Data Movement Across the Internet
- Topic 2C: Internet Protocols
- Topic 2D: Internet Addressing
- Topic 2E: Internet Access
- Lesson 3: Working with the World Wide Web
- Topic 3A: Examine Web Clients and Web Servers
- Topic 3B: Explore Web Addressing
- Topic 3C: Navigate Through a Website
- Lesson 4: Configuring Browser Security
- Topic 4A: Configure the Browsing History Settings
- Topic 4B: Configure the Pop-Up Settings
- Topic 4C: Configure the Phishing Filter
- Topic 4D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings
- Lesson 5: Introducing
Multimedia on the Web
- Topic 5A: Examine Multimedia on the Web
- Topic 5B: Enable a Plug-in
- Lesson 6: Introducing Web Search Engines
- Topic 6A: Overview of Databases
- Topic 6B: Search
the Web
- Lesson 7: Communicating Over the Web
- Topic 7A: Send and Receive Email
- Topic 7B: Transfer Files Through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Topic 7C: Download Information from the Web
- Lesson 8: Working with Email
- Topic 8A: Introduction to Email
- Topic 8B: Log On to Outlook
- Topic 8C: Send and Receive Messages
- Topic 8D: Troubleshoot Email Issues
- Lesson 9: Managing Personal Information Using Outlook
- Topic 9A: Add a Contact
- Topic 9B: Schedule Appointments
- Topic 9C: Schedule Meetings
- Topic 9D: Manage Tasks
- Lesson 10: Using
Internet Services and Tools
- Topic 10A: Internet Services
- Topic 10B: Instant
Messaging (IM)
- Lesson 11: Examining Internet Security
- Topic 11A: Internet Security Issues
- Topic 11B: Overview of Security Tools
- Topic 11C: Strengthen Internet Security
- Lesson 12: Getting Started with Project Management
- Topic 12A: Fundamentals of Project Management
- Topic 12B: Phases of Project Management
- Appendix A: CIW
v5 Foundations Exam