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For Immediate Release
Certiport Adds IC³ Internet Exam Delivery
Certiport Reduces Administrative
Costs for Testing Centers
NECC – NEW ORLEANS – June 22, 2004
Certiport® today
announced the mid-summer launch of online delivery of Certiport Internet & Computing
Core Certification (IC³ ®) testing. This new exam delivery enhancement
reduces administrative complexity and eliminates hardware budget barriers for
more than 3,000 existing testing centers and the 70-plus new centers that partner
with Certiport each month. Previously requiring dedicated testing workstations,
IC³ exams will now be available in secure, proctored environments through
a Web browser. This is especially welcomed news for budget-strapped schools
seeking to integrate IC³ as a dynamic and universal standard on which
to base educational programs, ensuring that the latest computing and Internet
fundamentals are being taught.
"Online access to IC³ exams eliminates
the need for dedicated test stations and significantly simplifies test administration
for Certiport Centers delivering IC³ digital literacy certifications," states
David Saedi, CEO for Certiport. "This advancement will accelerate rollout
in testing centers constrained by hardware configurations and budget limitations."
Auburn
University in Auburn, Ala., has participated this past year in the International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) NETS*T pilot program for rolling
out IC³ in schools throughout the U.S. Because of its very favorable results
and positive input from the Alabama Department of Education, Auburn is currently
rolling out IC³ as a standard measurement for student digital skills in
Business Education. They deliver the certification with curriculum that prepares
future teachers for the technology demands of the classroom. Beginning in Fall
2004, all Business Education students will be required to take IC³ exams
prior to graduation.
"We are delighted with this new online delivery
enhancement to IC³," said Leane Skinner, Ed.D, assistant professor
for Curriculum and Teaching in the Auburn University College of Education. "Browser
based testing reduces setup time and increases the flexibility and mobility
of our staff. Ultimately, this helps us reduce the costs related to certifying
our students. It will also increase our ability to more quickly offer the certification
to a broader audience."
IC³ is the leading certification for those
desiring to demonstrate basic computing skills competence. Unlike assessments,
IC³ has received international acclaim for its rigorous test creation,
currency, and relevancy. Among its accolades are:
• ISTE - Certiport
strategic alliance to provide IC³ for NETS
• Oxford, Cambridge & Royal
Society for Arts (Computer Literacy & Information Technology –(United
Kingdom) - IC³ endorsement
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ACT - Strategic Certiport Partner for
all ACT testing centers
• American Council on Education (ACE) - IC³ recommended
for College Credit
• National Skills Standards Board (NSSB) – IC³,
the first recognized Computer Certification
• CompTIA - "IC³ as
THE Starting Point for all ICT Careers"
Currently delivered by thousands
of testing centers worldwide, IC³ is the first global, validated certification
standard used to verify digital literacy, and its 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.
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