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IC3 Digital Literacy

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

Certification

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IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is the globally-recognized credential that gives students a competitive edge in the job market, as well as confidence and skills validation needed to excel in academics.

Format

Hybrid

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Detailed information about this program

Basic computer skills are critical to academic or career pursuits regardless of the career field. IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is the globally-recognized credential that gives students a competitive edge in the job market, as well as confidence and skills validation needed to excel in academics. IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) reflects the most current and relevant digital literacy skills. IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is earned through three 50-minute exams, which may be taken in any order. Computing Fundamentals covers foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting. Key Applications covers familiarity with the most common features of spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation applications and app culture. Living Online covers skills to use the Internet or work in a networked environment and maximize communication, education, collaboration, and social interactions in a safe and ethical way.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software
  • Knowledge of operating systems and peripherals
  • Troubleshoot computer issues
  • Use word processing applications
  • Use spreadsheets
  • Use presentation applications
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive43-6014.00
  • Office Clerks, General43-9061.00
  • Computer User Support Specialists15-1232.00
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks43-3031.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School25-2032.00
  • Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other43-9199.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Multi-line telephone systems — manage incoming call routing, take detailed messages, and transfer callers independently during moderately busy office hours.
  • Visitor inquiries and customer service interactions — handle with professionalism and resolve routine concerns without supervisor intervention in a business office environment.
  • Departmental databases — create, update, and query records routinely using database user interface software to support ongoing administrative operations.
  • Word processing and desktop publishing software — produce well-formatted reports, letters, and internal documents with minimal proofreading support from others.
  • Electronic mail systems — coordinate information flow between internal departments and external contacts by organizing, prioritizing, and responding to messages in a timely manner.
  • Paper and electronic filing systems — maintain and update comprehensively, including indexing new categories of records to reflect evolving office needs.
  • Office equipment malfunctions — identify and report promptly, and coordinate repair or temporary workaround arrangements to minimize workflow disruption.
  • Scheduling conflicts for multiple supervisors or teams — recognize and resolve by applying sound time-management judgment within a fast-paced administrative environment.
  • Written business communications — compose clear, grammatically correct emails and memos independently, applying standard business-writing conventions for an office audience.
  • Competing administrative deadlines — prioritize and manage simultaneously by applying self-directed time-management practices in a general office environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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