Getting the Internet and Computing Core Certification IC3

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Getting the Internet and Computing Core Certification IC3

With technology changing faster and faster, it is necessary to know some fundamentals to build upon when new tech comes along.

To give some idea of some basic skills we have added the online lessons and open educational resources for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) from wikiversity below. The IC3 is a global certification program designed to certify an individual's digital literacy skills associated with basic computer and Internet use.[1] The certification includes three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. They all contain useful information and should give some idea of necessary skills.

Internet and Computing Core Certification IC3

Below you can find the links to the content online or you can also download a PDF-Version for offline use.

Absolute Beginners: Computer Skills

Key Computer skills are essential in order to utilize computers and related technology efficiently. This course will help you learn basic computer skills, including typing and using a mouse. After you've mastered the basics, this course will help you learn about Internet and email, computers, word processing, multimedia, and spreadsheets.

Computing Fundamentals

Computing Fundamentals is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers computer hardware, computer software, and using an operating system. This module comprises three lessons that help learners prepare for the Computing Fundamentals exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

Key Applications

Key Applications is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers common program functions, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, and document collaboration. This module comprises six lessons that help learners prepare for the Key Applications exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

Living Online

Living Online is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers network fundamentals, electronic communication, Internet fundamentals, and computer use and safety. This module comprises four lessons that help learners prepare for the Living Online exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

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Living Online | wikiversity

Living Online is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers network fundamentals, electronic communication, Internet fundamentals, and computer use and safety. This module comprises four lessons that help learners prepare for the Living Online exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

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Computing Fundamentals | wikiversity

Computing Fundamentals is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers computer hardware, computer software, and using an operating system. This module comprises three lessons that help learners prepare for the Computing Fundamentals exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

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Key Applications | wikiversity

Key Applications is one of three exams included in the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The exam covers common program functions, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, and document collaboration. This module comprises six lessons that help learners prepare for the Key Applications exam. Each lesson includes Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities.

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Absolute Beginners: Computer Skills | wikiversity

Key Computer skills are essential in order to utilize computers and related technology efficiently. This course will help you learn basic computer skills, including typing and using a mouse. After you've mastered the basics, this course will help you learn about Internet and email, computers, word processing, multimedia, and spreadsheets.

| Start Lession ...]