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What does IC3 do?
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.
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.
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 — Computing Fundamentals
IC³ — Key Applications
IC³ — Living Online
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Computing Fundamentals |
Key Applications |
Living Online |
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Computer
Hardware |
Word
Processing Functions |
Network
and the Internet |
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Common
Program Functions |
Spreadsheet Functions |
Electronic
Mail |
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Computer
Software |
Presentation Software Functions |
Using the
Internet |
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Using an
Operating System |
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The Impact
of Computing and the Internet on Society |
What are the benefits of IC³?
IC³ offers certification candidates the opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy through a worldwide industry standard that accurately validates skills and productivity in the workplace.
IC³ is also the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer and Internet basics. The program gives individuals sufficient Internet and computing literacy skills to enter current job markets or begin higher education programs. Prime candidates for IC³ are junior high school students, high school students, GED students, continuing education students, Job Corps participants, employees who use technology on the job, and anyone—young or old—who wants to gain a working knowledge of computers and the Internet.
Global, broad-based IC³ certification verifies candidates possess the accepted standard level of basic computer and Internet literacy and are more efficient and marketable. Successful completion of IC³:
• Ensures candidates possess essential skills to conduct business effectively
• Qualifies candidates for college credit through the American Council on Education (ACE)
• Develops confidence and security in being part of today's "digital world"
• Provides a necessary foundation to further enhance productivity and marketability with other application-specific certifications
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