Internet and Computing Core Certification IC³
Certiport’s Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) is the ideal certification for anyone that wants to demonstrate critical computer and Internet skills valued in today’s academic and professional environments. Because digital literacy is vital to the success in both of these endeavors, IC³ is the perfect credential for both traditional and non-traditional students as well as employees.
Some of the prime candidates for the IC³ digital literacy program include:
Junior high students
High school students
GED students
Community or technical college students
Continuing education students
Job Corps or other vocational participants
Workforce members seeking professional development Teachers
Employers looking to validate skills
Everyone seeking to gain a working knowledge of computers and the Internet
IC³ --- A Dynamic Standard
Computers and the technology that drives them change at a frenetic rate. Fortunately, IC³ enables us to keep pace with the standards of digital literacy. The program’s rolling-development cycle ensures IC³ will always be a valid and relevant tool to measure proficiency in the latest key technologies for school, work, and life.
IC³ Benefits
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Exposure to computers does not equal understanding. IC³ Certification offers you the opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy that accurately validates skills and productivity in the workplace.
Without question, IC³ Certification:
Provides core skills and knowledge necessary to use some computer applications and the Internet. Effectively tests computing knowledge and skills to ensure mastery is achieved.
Gives a resume-building standard certification as proof of successful completion of the program. Provides the foundation necessary to further enhance productivity and marketability with other desktop application-specific certifications.
About the IC³ Exams
IC³ certification helps you learn and demonstrate Internet and digital literacy through a worldwide industry standard. To become IC³ certified, you must pass the following three exams. Each exam takes less than an hour to complete.
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Computing Fundamentals |
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Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Using an Operating System
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Key Applications |
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Common Program Functions
Word Processing Functions
Spreadsheet Functions
Presentation Software Functions
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Networks and the Internet
Electronic Mail
Using the Internet
The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society
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What skills does IC³ cover?
The IC³ training and certification program covers a broad range of computing knowledge and skills that proves competency in the areas described below. Individuals seeking IC³ certification are required to take and pass all three IC³ exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online.
IC³ 2003 Standard
IC³ — Computing Fundamentals
IC³ — Key Applications
IC³ — Living Online
IC³ 2005 Standard (Complete Objectives)
IC³ — Computing Fundamentals
IC³ — Key Applications
IC³ — Living Online
Differences between 2003 and 2005 standards
As the world's technology changes, impacting the critical skills you need succeed in the classroom, workplace, or in life, IC³ will evolve with it. To view the knowledge and skill-component changes to the 2005 Standard |
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