IC3 CERTIFICATION- Uplifting IT Professionals to an International standards
What is IC3 certification?
The Internet and Computing Core- Certification (IC3) is the certification of US based Certicorp company.It is the first globally accepted, standards-based, validated certification program for basic computing skills and is often the first certification individuals pursue to show competence in computer skills. Becoming IC3 certified demonstrates that you possess the knowledge required for basic use of computer hardware, software, and the Internet.
Current status
The certification said to have taken by14 lakh people over 114 countries .At present it is been offered as an online package at reliance webworlds(Reliance is the agency implementing IC3 in India) across India.In 2005 the entire IC3 module has been updated to include developments in such technology as
-Interactive books
-PDA and cell phones connecting to the internet
-Infrared ports
-Virtual storage -memory cards and memory sticks
What are the benefits of IC3?
-IC3 programme is designed to give a student basic and practical knowledge about computer hardware ,software ,networks and internet.
-IC³ is 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.
-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:
-Learn to Identify different type of software, the task for which each software is most suited, the popular programme in each software category.
-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.
Suitable candidate for this programme ...
Prime candidates for IC³ are junior high school students, high school students,
GED students, continuing education students, employees who use technology on the
job, and anyone?young or old?who wants to gain a working knowledge of computers
and the Internet.
The curriculum
The IC3 training programme also offered as a 42 hour online training programme by Reliance
It is categorized mainly in to three sections
It involves computing fundementals,key applications and living online
First section deals with computer hardware and software
HARDWARE Includes....
Identification of different type of computers, Process information, and how individual computers fit in to large systems ,identification of computer hardware functions, components and common problems associated with individual components, identification of issues relating to computer performance and how is affected by different components of computer, identification of factors that go in to a decision on purchasing a computer, or selecting a computer for school, work or home
Student also learns.......
-to identify what an operating system is and how it works, how to be able to manipulate and control the windows desktop, files and disks, starting and exiting a windows application, how to use online resources, identification of onscreen elements, how to be able to change system setting and install a software.
-common editing skill using windows is also included which involves formatting text using automatic texting tool, adding graphics and table to a document ,and the basic 'spread sheet' is also an integral part of curriculum.
-the risk and benefits of computer networked computing,E mail fundamentals (often called as netiquette )
-to make use of internet effectively for searching information resources.
In kerala Centre for development of imaging technology is implementing this programme with an objective of uplifting IT professionals to an international standard in order to meet the demands.
Post ur comments ,feed back,suggestions to improve further.
What is IC3 certification?
The Internet and Computing Core- Certification (IC3) is the certification of US based Certicorp company.It is the first globally accepted, standards-based, validated certification program for basic computing skills and is often the first certification individuals pursue to show competence in computer skills. Becoming IC3 certified demonstrates that you possess the knowledge required for basic use of computer hardware, software, and the Internet.
Current status
The certification said to have taken by14 lakh people over 114 countries .At present it is been offered as an online package at reliance webworlds(Reliance is the agency implementing IC3 in India) across India.In 2005 the entire IC3 module has been updated to include developments in such technology as
-Interactive books
-PDA and cell phones connecting to the internet
-Infrared ports
-Virtual storage -memory cards and memory sticks
What are the benefits of IC3?
-IC3 programme is designed to give a student basic and practical knowledge about computer hardware ,software ,networks and internet.
-IC³ is 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.
-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:
-Learn to Identify different type of software, the task for which each software is most suited, the popular programme in each software category.
-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.
Suitable candidate for this programme ...
Prime candidates for IC³ are junior high school students, high school students,
GED students, continuing education students, employees who use technology on the
job, and anyone?young or old?who wants to gain a working knowledge of computers
and the Internet.
The curriculum
The IC3 training programme also offered as a 42 hour online training programme by Reliance
It is categorized mainly in to three sections
It involves computing fundementals,key applications and living online
First section deals with computer hardware and software
HARDWARE Includes....
Identification of different type of computers, Process information, and how individual computers fit in to large systems ,identification of computer hardware functions, components and common problems associated with individual components, identification of issues relating to computer performance and how is affected by different components of computer, identification of factors that go in to a decision on purchasing a computer, or selecting a computer for school, work or home
Student also learns.......
-to identify what an operating system is and how it works, how to be able to manipulate and control the windows desktop, files and disks, starting and exiting a windows application, how to use online resources, identification of onscreen elements, how to be able to change system setting and install a software.
-common editing skill using windows is also included which involves formatting text using automatic texting tool, adding graphics and table to a document ,and the basic 'spread sheet' is also an integral part of curriculum.
-the risk and benefits of computer networked computing,E mail fundamentals (often called as netiquette )
-to make use of internet effectively for searching information resources.
In kerala Centre for development of imaging technology is implementing this programme with an objective of uplifting IT professionals to an international standard in order to meet the demands.
Post ur comments ,feed back,suggestions to improve further.
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