Benefits of IC3 Certification
Updated: 29th August 2006
| Everyone in today's society needs to be Digitally Literate, as exposure to computers and the internet does not equal understanding. IC³ Certification offers an individual the opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer, Internet and digital literacy skills. |
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Benefits of IC3 Certification:
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Provides the core skills and knowledge necessary to use computer applications, understand computers and the Internet and to be digitally literate to an industry standard
- It is an internationally recognised qualification and a global standard
- It is the perfect foundation course to progress to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or onto IT Professional qualifications like the Microsoft Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) or CompTia's A+ certification (see diagram below)
- Provides validation and proof of digital literacy skills which are sought after in the job market
- Provides the knowledge and skills that are necessary to improve productivity in the workplace
IC3 Endorsements:
IC3 has been approved and endorsed both by industry and awarding bodies all over the world. These endorsements are due to the strength of IC3's syllabus and course content. As a result, IC3 has been integrated into many I.T. qualifications and Programmes around the world, which are outlined in the table below:
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Microsoft IT Academy
Microsoft has approved IC3 as part of the Microsoft IT Academy Programme.
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OCR
Oxford and Cambridge RSA (OCR) has approved IC3 as part of 'New Clait'
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City and Guilds
City and Guilds has approved IC3 as part of their 'e-Quals' IT qualification.
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Scottish Qualifications Authority
The SQA has integrated IC3 into its new I.T. qualification called PC Passport. |
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CompTia is the worlds leading association representing the international technology community. CompTia has recognised that IC3 is the ideal foundation course for their A+ certification (see diagram to the right).
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