Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is a global
benchmark
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Business and economics
* Benchmarking, evaluating performance within organizations
* Benchmark price
* Benchmark (crude oil), oil-specific practices
Science and technology
* Experimental benchmarking, the act of defining a ...
for basic
computer literacy
Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with skill levels ranging from elementary use to computer programming and advanced problem solving. Computer literacy can also refer t ...
, including
operating system
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common daemon (computing), services for computer programs.
Time-sharing operating systems scheduler (computing), schedule tasks for ...
s,
hardware,
software
Software consists of computer programs that instruct the Execution (computing), execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications.
The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital comput ...
, and
networks
Network, networking and networked may refer to:
Science and technology
* Network theory, the study of graphs as a representation of relations between discrete objects
* Network science, an academic field that studies complex networks
Mathematics
...
.
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.
* 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.
References
External links
Official Certiport IC3 Page
Educational classification systems
Information technology qualifications
Computer literacy
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