More information about the IC³ Exams can be found here.

The IC³ Certification program provides students and job seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The IC³ Certification is comprised of three individual examinations: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Some of the new topics addressed in the IC³ GS4 include:
 

•     Social media
•     Collaboration
•     Digital devices
•     Research fluency
•     Cloud computing
•     Critical thinking

Approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college credit and endorsed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), IC³ is the fastest growing digital literacy program in the world. Today more than one million students are certified.

“Individuals have a hard time proving their critical entry-level computer skills, which can hinder their ability to advance in school, hold government jobs, or be productive in the workplace,” said Gary Fluitt, Vice President and IC³ Credential Manager, Certiport. “IC³ provides a clear and measureable standard to validate those skills by demonstrating they can perform basic computing functions. With IC³ certification, individuals are instantly recognized as someone with the critical entry-level skills needed to achieve business objectives and expand productivity immediately in the workplace.”

IC³ exams are delivered in 152 countries and 27 languages exclusively by Certiport and Certiport Authorized Partners. With a full pathway of supporting materials including instructor guides, lesson plans and practice exams, the IC³ credential provides schools and learning organizations with the necessary tools to support students in their goal to get certified. The updated IC³ GS4 exams will be available in late August.

“Computer technology and key applications change rapidly, which is why Certiport has once again updated the Global Standard to ensure IC³ is validating the most relevant skills for students and workers,” said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport. “Cloud computing, for instance, has gone from an abstract concept a few years ago to one of the most in-demand job skills in the technology industry today. We added cloud computing to the new Global Standard so employers know anyone who has earned IC³ certification has learned the fundamentals important for today’s workforce.”