IC3 CERTIFICATION

IC3 CERTIFICATION

IC3 is a global certification of a person's knowledge of current IS (Information Systems) or IT (Information Technology) technology.  The certification is given by a company called Certiport.

The IC3 GS3 certification is composed of 3 proctored online examinations.  The first exam tests the examinee's knowledge of COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS which include knowledge of Windows 7. The second exam tests the examinee's knowledge of KEY APPLICATIONS.  The KEY APPLICATIONS tested on are Microsoft's Word version 2010, Excel version 2010, and PowerPoint version 2010 software. The third exam tests the examinee's knowledge of LIVING ONLINE which includes knowledge of e-mail and other online collaboration software.  The three exams can be taken on different days.

I recently took all three exams this June 2014 because it was a recommended requirement for tutors of students who are required to pass all three exams to pass their course IS 101 or Information Science 101. After reviewing for each exam, I passed all three in the first tries.  Actually, I took the newer version of IC3, the IC3 GS4 version of the exams which are more in-depth and includes cloud computing. There are 45 questions in both GS3 and GS4.  While GS3 time limit is 45 minutes, GS4 time limit is 50 minutes.  Additionally, GS4 also includes knowledge of Microsoft Access version 2010.

IC3 GS4 covers a phletora of skills and knowledge needed to be proficient in operating today's digital devices and their software.  While some companies require their employees to have IC3 certifications, some companies only prefer their employees to have one.

All three exams have multiple choice answers and demonstration of skills by clicking or pressing on the right set of buttons or keys to accomplish certain tasks.  I found that all GS4 three exams have the same level of difficulties, or if you prefer, especially for those who are already practicing these same skills and knowledge regularly, the same level of easiness.

How do you prepare for IC3 exams?  There are actually classes for them.  Some are college courses and some are high school courses.  College courses require passing all 3 exams.  You can also retake any of the exams so you can receive the IC3 certification for all 3 exams.  If you do not prefer to take courses, either online or classroom, there are some books that you can read for yourself and some companies in the internet that will offer to help you in studying for them.  Be sure, however, that these books or companies, are legitimate in their propositions.

John
IC3 GS4 Certified