IC3 (certification)
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The IC3 Digital Literacy certification (Internet Core Competency Certification) Digital Literacy certification is a global benchmark for basic computer literacy, including operating systems, hardware, software, and networks.[1] The IC3 certifications test concepts and skills that apply to almost any school or career pathway. IC3 has multiple standards and levels, including:
- Global Standard 6 (GS6) - this is the current certification. It consists of three exams: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, each inclusive of all objectives but tiered by level of competence.[2]
- Global Standard 5 (GS5) - This certification is currently available and consists of three exams: Living Online, Computing Fundamentals, and Key Applications.
- Global Standard 4 (GS4) - This version retired in 2022.
- IC3 Spark, for younger children who lack a solid foundation in digital concepts.
- IC3 Fast Track, designed to gauge the skill set of incoming students or job candidates.
- IC PHP Developer Fundamentals, designed to validate technology fundamentals required to pursue a career in software development.
The IC3 certification exams are administered by Certiport.
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- ^ "Total Seminars - Best selling books plus practice exams for A+, Network+, and IC3 certification". totalsem.com. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
- ^ "IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6". pearsonvue.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.