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What are the benefits of IC³?

Today's economy requires familiarity with computers and the Internet. Certiport addresses this market need by providing a unique global certification program: IC³. IC³ offers certification candidates the opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy through a worldwide industry standard that accurately validates skills and productivity in the workplace.

IC³ is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer and Internet basics. The program gives individuals sufficient Internet and computing literacy skills to enter current job markets or begin higher education programs. Prime candidates for IC³ are junior high school students, high school students, GED students, continuing education students, Job Corps participants, employees who use technology on the job, and anyone—young or old—who wants to gain a working knowledge of computers and the Internet.

Global, broad-based IC³ certification verifies candidates possess the accepted standard level of basic computer and Internet literacy and are more efficient and marketable. Successful completion of IC³:

Provides core skills and knowledge necessary to use some computer applications and the Internet

Effectively tests computing knowledge and skills to ensure mastery is achieved

Gives a resume-building standard certification as proof of successful completion of the program

Provides the foundation necessary to further enhance productivity and marketability with other desktop application-specific certifications

Gives individuals confidence and security in being part of today's "digital world"

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