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For Immediate Release
SkillsPro, releases the first computer based Courseware for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³)
Fully interactive, multimedia rich computer based courseware for the IC³ program
DUBLIN, Ireland (December 6, 2002) — SkillsPro is delighted to announce the release of 'Achieve IC³', the first fully accredited computer based courseware for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) program, helping individuals around the world be better prepared for today's digital society.
SkillsPro's 'Achieve IC³' solution is the first electronically delivered IC³ courseware to be approved by Certiport, the worldwide provider of the IC³ program, and provides an engaging and enjoyable multimedia learning environment for the IC³ student. The SkillsPro learning method, which teaches by means of iteration and interactive exercises using the latest multimedia delivery, was developed by the Trinity College Dublin research team and incorporates a learning process developed to fit all learning styles and students, young and old alike.
"We are delighted to be first to market with electronically delivered courseware for the IC³ program. We have mapped the IC³ syllabus onto our high performance-learning platform that ensures IC³ students have a distinct learning advantage that is enjoyable and effective in its style." says Gwen Wight, COO, SkillsPro. "The IC³ program complements our vision for deploying the latest in digital literacy courseware while utilizing our learning technology that puts the learner at the center of the teaching methodology."
"SkillsPro's intuitive courseware adds support for the IC³ program in the critical computer based training area," says David Saedi, Executive Vice President, Certiport. "Educators and self-learners want products that seamlessly integrate computer learning with computer usage. Achieve IC³ from SkillsPro, does this and effectively leads learners to IC³ certification."
Product & Technology Description
The SkillsPro IC³ learning solution is a result of the company's focus on development of learner centric courseware. Research has shown that a learner's retention rates are highest in a "See, Hear & Do" environment, which is recreated in Achieve IC³. Learners also want to enjoy the experience of learning, and to achieve this Achieve IC³ employs a rich level of multimedia throughout, including audio, animation, 3D graphics, interactive exercises, diagnostic testing and continuous feedback.
The learning environment uses Macromedia Flash, which allows Achieve IC³ to be delivered over the Internet/Intranet, CD-ROM and corporate LAN. Utilization of the unique SkillsPro Learning Management System also means effective Internet and Intranet delivery can be achieved with minimal bandwidth requirements and extensive reporting features.
The IC³ Global Standard
An industry standard for measuring basic digital literacy for academia and the workplace, IC³ exam objectives were built by professional researchers, test developers, psychometricians and more than 270 subject matter experts (SMEs) in 19 countries—all of whom contributed content and feedback and validated certification requirements. A student with IC³ certification not only has an understanding of computing fundamentals, key applications and online functionality, but also possesses the necessary foundation to excel into advanced desktop and technical application certifications. Organizations interested in obtaining more information about IC³ or other Certiport offerings should contact Certiport at 1-800-572-9250 or visit www.certiport.com/IC³.
About SkillsPro
SkillsPro provides computer based training solutions, including IC³, for the IT Certification market. Founded in October 2000 by a group of educational researchers, the company combines the latest multimedia technology with a solid pedagogical model to develop software that provides a premier experience for the learner. The SkillsPro training solutions are currently used in the Corporate, Education and Government sectors to build and maintain the right skills in their employees, ensuring competitive advantage for employers and industry, and have helped thousands of students acquire and utilize computer and technology skills. Supporting the IC³ syllabus, SkillsPro can now deliver a global standards based certification program using the latest technology and delivery.
For more information about IC³ Pro and other SkillsPro solutions please visit www.SkillsPro.com.
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For Further Information:
Ronan Harris,
Business Development Director.
Tel: +353-1-8824412
www.SkillsPro.com
info@SkillsPro.com
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