Course details

The E-Commerce Strategies and Practices course is for the individual who already understands the foundations of Web technologies and wants to become proficient in e-commerce practices and site design. To stand out as an increasingly valuable member of a Web or marketing team, you need a working knowledge of e-commerce standards.

Learners will understand how to conduct business online and manage the technical issues associated with constructing an e-commerce Web site. You will learn about the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic commerce, and you will explore e-commerce technologies at various levels of sophistication.

Skills taught:

  • E-commerce site development, including ways to conduct business online and manage the technical issues associated with constructing an e-commerce Web site
  • E-commerce technology and security, including e-commerce technologies at various levels of sophistication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and practices for securing your online transactions as well as your customers' personal information.
  • E-commerce business, marketing and legal issues, including Web marketing strategies, online product promotion, and legal topics such as taxation and international shipping

The requirements for entry as follows:

  • Learners taking this course need a basic understanding of Internet functionality and tools, and X/HTML.
  • No pre-requisite courses or certifications are required prior to taking this course or the corresponding certification exam. However, the course and exam are challenging and comprehensive
  • CIW offers the Web Foundations Associate curriculum to provide the base of foundational X/HTML and Internet knowledge necessary for this course. The CIW Foundations courses are not required, but for many candidates they are extremely helpful.

Technical Requirements

The following technical requirements apply to this online course: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800×600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.

Module Units

  • Electronic Commerce Foundations
  • E-Commerce Site Creation Software
  • Law and the Internet
  • Site Development Software Implementation
  • Web Marketing Goals
  • E-Commerce Site Development
  • Online Product Promotion
  • Using Commerce Server
  • Site Usability Creating an Online Catalog
  • Customer Relationship
  • Inventory Control and Order Processing
  • Management (CRM) and EServices Payment Gateways
  • Business-to-Business Frameworks
  • E-Service Implementation and Support
  • E-Commerce Site Creation Packages-Outsourcing
  • Transaction and Web Site Security
  • Site Management and Performance Testing

CIW E-Commerce Specialist teaches you how to conduct business online and manage the technical issues associated with constructing an e-commerce Web site. You will learn about the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic commerce, and you will explore e-commerce technologies at various levels of sophistication.

Assessment

Follow the instructions on Pearson VUE's site for details on registering for exams. You may also register in person at any authorised Pearson VUE testing centre. Local learners may take the online examination at Dorset College Pearsonvue/ Prometric Testing Centre.

  • E-Commerce Specialist: Exam Objectives
  • E-Commerce Site Development
  • E-Commerce Technology and Security
  • E-Commerce Business, Marketing and Legal Issues
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dorset College

Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.

At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.

“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”

Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.

They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you.  They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.

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