IC 3 : Internet & Computing Core Certification

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1 IC 3 : Internet & Computing Core Certification

2 What is IC 3? Internet & Computing Core Certification Equivalated to Examen de Competente Digitale la Bacalaureat

3 Why certify? One day, sooner than you think, you re going to have to find a job EU youth unemployment ~ 24% and rising Virtually all desirable jobs involve routine use of computers Good computer skills help you successfully complete a degree course

4 Why certify? You need differentiators on your CV Appropriate certification proves to potential employers that you possess the IT skills for today s jobs Non-compulsory certifications demonstrate motivation and commitment these are important to employers Bear in mind that being able to use Facebook does not qualify you as digitally literate!

5 IC 3 First released in 2002 Latest version Global Standard 4 (GS4) released last year Recognised worldwide Number of exams delivered to date: >2 Million Number of IC3 exams delivered in 2012: ~ Exams are delivered in 12 languages and 120 countries

6 Computing Fundamentals 3 examinations Key Applications Living Online Must pass all 3

Computing Fundamentals The Computing Fundamentals examination covers a foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and

7 Computing Fundamentals The Computing Fundamentals examination covers a foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting to help you get the most value and impact from computer technology Domains: Computer hardware and peripherals Computer software Using an operating system Troubleshooting

The Key Applications examination covers popular word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications and their common features to help you learn faster, work smarter, and

8 The Key Applications examination covers popular word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications and their common features to help you learn faster, work smarter, and present yourself better Key Applications Domains: Common application features Word processing activities Spreadsheet activities Presentation activities Basic database interactions Collaboration

collaboration and social interaction in a safe and ethical way Domains: Browsers

9 Living Online The Living Online examination covers skills for working in an Internet or networked environment and maximizing your communication, education, collaboration and social interaction in a safe and ethical way Domains: Browsers Networking concepts Digital communication Digital citizenship Safe computing Research fluency

10 Exam Format Exams are done online Each exam contains 45 questions to be completed in 45 minutes The 3 exams can be taken in any order Minimum scores to pass: Computing Fundamentals Key Applications Living Online 65% 72% 62%

11 Result and Score Report Result and Score Report presented immediately after exam completed

12 Achievement Credential for each exam passed

13 Free, high quality certificate mailed directly to your home from Certiport in US

14 Digital Transcript All exam details and results are stored on Certiport portal, in your Digital Transcript There is log-book to be maintained You can: View/download/print score reports and certificates at any time Authorise others, for example potential employers, to view your transcript (authorised viewers only see exams you passed )

15 Sample Digital Transcript

16 Practice Tests Online and offline versions available (offline version can be used at home) Help you prepare for the exams and identify areas of strength and weakness Can be used in two modes: Practice Test mode: 45 questions, timed, no help just like the real exam Learning mode: more questions, no time limit, help available

17 e-book ~600 pages Covers complete curriculum for IC3 (or BAC exam) Can be installed on up to 2 computers and 2 mobile devices Includes many hands-on exercises

Prices Certipro recommended maximum prices (RON) Required IC3 exam 133 Cost of obtaining IC3 certification * (3 exams) 399 * Assumes all 3 exams passed on first attempt OR IC3 exam with re-take **

18 Prices Certipro recommended maximum prices (RON) Required IC3 exam 133 Cost of obtaining IC3 certification * (3 exams) 399 * Assumes all 3 exams passed on first attempt OR IC3 exam with re-take ** 149 Cost of obtaining IC3 certification * (3 exams with re-takes) 447 ** Enables the candidate to re-take the exam if he/she fails on the first attempt Optional Unlimited practice tests (single seat # ) for 1 year 295 IC3 e-book (perpetual licence) 99 #Offline practice test licence can be installed on one computer but with unlimited users and unlimited use for 12 months

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QUALIFICATION: IC3 INTERNET AND COMPUTING CORE CERTIFICATION MODE OF DELIVERY: DISTANCE LEARNING

QUALIFICATION: IC3 INTERNET AND COMPUTING CORE CERTIFICATION MODE OF DELIVERY: DISTANCE LEARNING JOHANNESBURG CAMPUS: Tel: (011) 718-4000 Fax: (011) 482-1814 Cnr Main Road and Landau Terrace, Melville Ext 2 P O Box 91714, Auckland Park, 2006 Email: studentservices@milpark.ac.za Website: www.milpark.ac.za