Master CIW Administrator Certification
The Master CIW Administrator Certifications validates skills required of a web professional acting as an Administrator in various job roles. These skills are tested at an Advanced Level and include various Server, Security and Internet working skills. All web professionals must pass four required CIW exams to become a Master CIW Administrator. These exams are mentioned in the ‘exams’ section. The exams are as follows:
- CIW v5 Foundations
- CIW Server Administrator
- CIW Internetworking Professional
- CIW Security Professional
The following is part of the Curriculum of this CIW Certification:
- configure, manage and deploy e-business solutions servers
- design and management of enterprise TCP/IP networks
- deploy e-business and network security solutions
The following skills are covered by this CIW Certification:
- Security Skills at a Professional Level
- Server Administration Skills
- Internetworking Skills
- Basic Fundamental Internet Skills
What are the Pre-requisites of this CIW Certification?
According to CIW there are no pre-requisites other than the CIW Associate Certification and its foundation exams.However we do also recommend full preparation for the exam and familiarity with the aforementioned technologies. Additionally, candidates should have working knowledge of all the required skills.
Who is this CIW Certification for?
This Certification is for all those individuals who would like to pursue the following careers:
- systems administrator
- online services manager
- online community manager
- Internet or intranet network engineer
- IT department associate or manager
CIW Certification Exams in General
What Do They Cost?
Each CIW Certification is composed of one or more exams. The fees for each of the exams is listed below:
| CIW Exam Title |
CIW Exam ID |
Testing Center |
| CIW v5 Foundations | 1D0-510 |
$150 |
| CIW v5 Foundations – Site Development Module | 1D0-51B |
$150 |
| CIW v5 Site Designer | 1D0-520 |
$150 |
| CIW v5 E-Commerce Designer | 1D0-525 |
$150 |
| CIW Application Developer | 1D0-430 |
$150 |
| CIW JavaScript Fundamentals | 1D0-435 |
$150 |
| CIW Perl Fundamentals | 1D0-437 |
$150 |
| CIW Database Design Specialist | 1D0-541 |
$150 |
| CIW Enterprise Specialist | 1D0-442 |
$150 |
| CIW Server Administrator | 1D0-450 |
$150 |
| CIW Internetworking Professional | 1D0-460 |
$150 |
| CIW Security Professional | 1D0-470 |
$150 |
How do I take the exams?
Exams are carried out by both Pearson VUE and Prometric in a number of Test Centers around the world.
Follow the links below for the websites of Pearson VUE and Prometric:
- Prometric:
- Pearson VUE:
How do I prepare for the exams?
There are various methods of preparing for the CIW Certification. Self study options using the resources provided by CIW and ComputerPrep are available and so is training through CIW Authorized Training Partners (ATP) and Authoriized Academic Partners (AAP).
- CIW Learning Resources – CIW offers a variety of learning methods that suit help you prepare for your exam. These are:
- Official CIW Self-Study Exam Preparation Kits
- Official CIW e-Learning and Online Test Preparation http://www.ciwcertified.com/training/default.asp
- Exam Guides and Curriculums – For each CIW exam, there is an Exam Guide present as well as a Curriculum that guides you with your studies. The links are available in the Resources section
- Practice Exam – When you think you’re ready to take the exam you can find out by using the CIW Certification Practice Exams.
- Self Study Books – CompuPrep offers several self study books that are very useful when preparing for CIW Exams
What certifications and exams come under the Master CIW Administrator Certification?
| Required Master CIW Administrator Exams | CIW Exam Topics | CIW Certificate Award | |
| CIW v5 Foundations * | CIW Exam 1D0-510 | CIW Associate | |
| CIW Server Administrator | CIW Exam 1D0-450 | CIW Professional** | |
| CIW Internetworking Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-460 | CIW Professional** | |
| CIW Security Professional | CIW Exam 1D0-470 | CIW Professional** | |
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Resources for the Exams
General Resources
1. Practice Exams
http://www.ciwcertified.com/training/
2. Exam Guides by Certificate
http://www.ciwcertified.com/exams/general.asp
3. Exam Policies
http://www.ciwcertified.com/exams/policies.asp
4. Training Options
http://www.ciwcertified.com/program/training-options.asp
5. Training Resources
http://www.ciwcertified.com/training/default.asp
Recommended Resources for this CIW Certification
Official CIW educational programs and materials are available for CIW exam candidates.
- CIW Authorized Academic Partners (CIW AAPs) or CIW Authorized Training Partners (CIW ATPs)
- Official CIW assessment and exam prep
Official CIW Curriculums:
- Network Security and Firewalls (PDF)
- Operating Systems Security (PDF)
- Security Auditing, Attacks and Threat Analysis (PDF)
- TCP/IP Internetworking (PDF)
- Advanced TCP/IP Concepts and Practices (PDF)
- Internet System Management (PDF)
- Advanced Internet System Management (PDF)
- Internet Business Foundations (PDF)
- Site Development Foundations (PDF)
- Network Technology Foundations (PDF)
Official CIW Exam Guides
- 1D0-510
- CIW Server Administrator Exam Guide.
- CIW Internetworking Professional Exam Guide.
- CIW Security Professional Exam Guide.
CIW Certification Renewal Policy
CIW has no such policy as opposed to several other Certification Providers. However, CIW routinely retires several exams and replaces them. For updated information visit the CIW Website.
Link to Official CIW Certification Website
http://www.ciwcertified.com/certifications/master-ciw-administrator.asp