What is IC3?
Internet & Computing Core Certification
Equivalated to Examen de Competente
Digitale la Bacalaureat
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
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!
IC3
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: ~667.000
Exams are delivered in 12
languages and 120 countries
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
Key Applications
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
Domains:
Common application
features
Word processing activities
Spreadsheet activities
Presentation activities
Basic database
interactions
Collaboration
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
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%
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 )
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
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** 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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