AUDIENCE:   The course is designed to address the needs of those professionals involved directly in the development of an e-commerce site. PREREQUISITES:   Some systems development in the Web environment would be advantageous, as would an understanding of simple database management. DURATION:   4 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   This hands-on course will use a variety of web development tools that will provide the attendee with practical experience to help them to: · Build a complete Web commerce site. · Create an effective shopping cart application and product database using a variety of different development, and off-the-shelf tools. · Secure the transmission of orders and payments. COURSE CONTENT:   The Web Commerce Environment The Internet Internet Service Providers Web Architecture Web Pages Web Browsers Web Servers Getting your Company onto The Internet Hosting Your Web Site In-house Hosting Internet Service Provider Hosting On-line Mall Hosting Shop-in-a-box Skills Inventory Define Your Web Site Content Finding An ISP Testing Your Web Site Launching Your Web Site Building a Simple Shopping Cart Application Fundamentals The easy way The hard way Using Web Commerce Tools Commerce servers Merchandising on the Web Advertising Marketing Electronic Payments Authorisation and Settlement E-Cash and electronic payments Securing your Web store Internet security Encryption