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For Immediate Release
CompUSA and InfoSource Choose IC³
Certiport Certification Offered Through 180 CompUSA Locations
SALT LAKE CITY – June 16, 2004 – Certiport® today announced
its collaboration with CompUSA and InfoSource, Inc., developer of training
and testing materials for computer software, to provide a complete digital
literacy solution including authorized courseware, online training, and Certiport
Internet & Computing Core Certification (IC³ ®) through CompUSA’s
Technology Training sales force throughout the United States. Under the agreement,
CompUSA clients will now be able to acquire IC³ online training courses
and testing directly from their CompUSA representative.
“This partnership provides a unique and complete solution using the approved
online training materials developed by InfoSource, CompUSA’s testing centers
and the Certiport IC³ exams,” stated David Saedi, CEO for Certiport. “CompUSA
students can now build their computer skills on the firm foundation of IC³ that
leads to more specialized training, certification and career advancement.”
“We are very excited to partner with Certiport and InfoSource to bring
our customers the opportunity to train for the IC³ certification exams,” said
Bill Maddox, VP of Business Services and Technology Training at CompUSA. “This
partnership will give our clients the ability to train and prepare their
workforce for the IC³ certification. A program like this will ultimately
boost productivity and increase retention of employees.”
“Our How To Master IC³ Training Solution is a perfect fit for CompUSA’s
clients who are looking to acquire basic PC skills and computer literacy,” said
Michael Werner, CEO of InfoSource. “In addition, CompUSA can deliver
Certiport’s
IC³ exams, which are gaining momentum as the recognized standard for
schools, corporations, and individuals striving to have their skills validated.”
IC³ is
the leading certification for those desiring to demonstrate basic computing
skills competence. It is the first global, validated standard used
to verify digital literacy, and the three exams cover essential concepts,
such as Internet and e-mail use, basic hardware and software knowledge, and
the
ability to utilize common programs, including word processor and spreadsheet
applications. IC³ offers individuals the opportunity to demonstrate
their knowledge and certify their technology skills, while becoming more
productive.
The new InfoSource How To Master IC³ online training course
is easily accessible from work, school, or home and allows learners to
prepare for each
of the three exams required to attain the IC³ designation independently.
The course is self-paced, allowing learners to progress at their own speed
and review lessons as often as desired to become more comfortable and proficient
with the concepts and tasks presented.
For more information about making
this training product available at your organization, contact CompUSA at
1-800-TRAIN-80 or visit www.compusa.com/training.
For more
information about InfoSource products, please visit www.howtomaster.com or call 407-677-0300 (direct), 800-393-4636 (U.S.A.), or 800-253-2995 (Canada).
For information about IC³, please visit www.certiport.com/
ic3.
About InfoSource, Inc.
InfoSource offers products and services designed to help organizations manage
and deliver high-quality training programs to develop PC software skills,
enhance work readiness and professional soft skills, achieve HIPAA, NCLB,
ISTE, NETS and other industry-specific regulatory requirements, and prepare
learners for industry certifications such as IC³, Microsoft Office Specialist,
and A+ 2003.
About CompUSA, Inc.
CompUSA Inc., Where America Buys TechnologyTM, is the nation's leading retailer
and reseller of personal computer-related products and services. Founded
in 1984, it now operates approximately 225 stores in 90 major metropolitan
markets.
About Certiport
Certiport is the leading provider of global, performance-based certification
programs and services designed to enable individual success and lifetime
advancement. Certiport is a pioneer in performance-based testing, data management
systems, and developing certification programs, including Microsoft® Office
Specialist and Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³), through
extensive research and professional validation processes. For more information
about Certiport, visit www.certiport.com.
Certiport is a registered trademark
of Certiport, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft
and the Microsoft Office logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries;
and the Microsoft Office Specialist Logo is used under license from owner.
Press Contact:
John Pilmer
801-369-7535
mediarelations@certiport.com
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