Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program) [Hardcover]

Cisco Systems Inc. (Author), Cisco Networking Academy Program (Author), Xenia Giese (Author), Alexandra Holmes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1587130661 | ISBN-13: 978-1587130663 | Publication Date: April 10, 2002

The only Cisco-endorsed and recommended companion guide for the new Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Web-based curriculum

• Written and developed by the co-authors of the Fundamentals of Web Design course
• The only Cisco- developed and approved companion guide for the new, Web-based Adobe(r) sponsored curriculum
• Fully integrated to the Web-based curriculum to strengthen classroom learning.
• Accompanying CD-ROM includes lab assets, demonstrations of labs, interactive versions of test-your-knowledge questions, and links to trial software
• Comprehensive, cumulative project allows students to apply the concepts and skills learned and work towards a complete web site for their portfolio

Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide

is the companion textbook for a one-semester Adobe Systems-sponsored curriculum on Web design principles. The book and course provide an introduction to the skills needed to design world-class Web sites, taking students through all the steps involved in Web site architecture, work flow and production processes.

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The only Cisco-endorsed and recommended companion guide for the new Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Web-based curriculumWritten and developed by the co-authors of the Fundamentals of Web Design courseThe only Cisco- developed and approved companion guide for the new, Web-based Adobe(r) sponsored curriculumFully integrated to the Web-based curriculum to strengthen classroom learning.Accompanying CD-ROM includes lab assets, demonstrations of labs, interactive versions of test-your-knowledge questions, and links to trial software Comprehensive, cumulative project allows students to apply the concepts and skills learned and work towards a complete web site for their portfolioCisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide is the companion textbook for a one-semester Adobe Systems-sponsored curriculum on Web design principles. The book and course provide an introduction to the skills needed to design world-class Web sites, taking students through all the steps involved in Web site architecture, work flow and production processes.

About the Author

Xenia Giese has been working in the Internet and Multimedia fields for more than five years as a Webmaster, graphic designer, and project manager in Europe and the U.S. Currently a project coordinator for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, Xenia is co-author of the Fundamentals of Web Design course. She is also the recipient of a Multimedia Newcomer Award in her hometown of Aachen, Germany.

Alexandra Holmes, CCNA®, CCDA®, Ph.D., is a technical writer for the Cisco Networking Academy Program and has been a professional writer for five years. She is the co-author of the Fundamentals of Web Design course. Alex is currently pursuing her CCNP® certification.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press (April 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587130661
• ISBN-13: 978-1587130663
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,880,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Okay for design but needs more hands on., April 24, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program) (Hardcover)

Having been involved in web design and teaching the web fundamentals I was certainly surprised to see Cisco Press release a book dealing with web design. I was not surprise by how well detailed the book is since I have come to expect excellence from Cisco Press.

The authors put together a 660 page guide to help out even the most advanced web professional. From the start with the creation of the website using different protocols, connection types, browsers and services to web page elements and the decision of what goes into the web page itself this book seems fairly complete.

The authors also include other web design techniques using XHTML and CSS as well as setting up links, navigation, interactive pages, web hosting and marketing. After reading this book I found to very helpful in projects I am currently working on.

On the flip side the book does need more step by step instructions an how to perform some of the more key concepts and more hands on exercises. Also a cd should be included with practice files and exercises, however it does have several useful web tools and plenty of reference material

5.0 out of 5 stars Cisco should have kept this course in their curriculum., June 14, 2009

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Duane Brocious "Industry Certified Instructor" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program) (Hardcover)

This was the text book for a Cisco Academy course which was dropped. It is one of the best Web design training courses I have ever seen. If every alleged webmaster/designer took this course we wouldn't have so many sloppy, ugly and unusable web sites out there. If you have a business web site, you need to get this book, it will show you how you are probably losing business and chasing customers away. For example, does your main page load in 15 seconds? Will it load on MAC or Linux machines? Run on all browsers? Do you send customers away to get "plug-ins"? These are the most common ways to loose web business. This book is the best investment you will ever make in your business life. Get it while they are still available.