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IC3 Computer Literacy

Take a ride with acclaimed author and teacher Scott Jernigan as he guides you through the world of computers and prepares you for Certiport’s Internet and Computing Core Certification IC3 in Mike Meyers Presents: Computer Literacy – Your Ticket to IC3 Certification.

Tired of spending your time getting your students to a testing center to obtain their certifications? Total Seminars can help!

Becoming a Total Seminars Certiport Center enables you to administer Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification and Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exams at your facility. Your school can provide a secure, performance-based testing center that enables students to obtain their certifications in a familiar environment. Once certified, students can easily market their credentials to maximize their employment opportunities.

MOS - Microsoft Office Specialist certifications demonstrate that the student is skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, or Project. The certifications show a measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating overall comprehension of Microsoft applications. MOS certifications are available at three levels: Specialist, Expert, and Master.

IC3 - Internet and Computing Core Certification shows that the recipient has the skills and knowledge necessary to use computer applications and the Internet. Students attain IC3 certification by passing three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online

There is no cost associated with becoming a testing center. Schools pay only for the exams they administer. To become a Total Seminars Certiport Center:

  1. Determine if your lab meets the minimum system requirements
  2. Complete the online application to become a Total Seminars Certiport Center
  3. Download the administrative and exam software
  4. Register your students for the exams

For more information please contact Kathy Yale.

Fill out the online application to become a Total Seminars Certiport Cente

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 500 MHz Pentium III or Athlon Processor
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 500 MB of Available Hard Drive Space
  • Dedicated workstation, dedicated partition (2 GB or greater), or removeable hard drive
  • Mouse and Keyboard
  • 300 dpi Default Printer
  • 17-inch Monitor
  • 8-bit or Better Color Depth — at least 256 colors
  • 1024 X 768 Video Resolution

Software Requirements

  • Internet Explorer 6.1 or higher
  • Windows 2000 Pro SP 4 or Windows XP Pro SP 2
  • Office 2000 Professional or Premium Service Pack 3
  • Office XP Professional or Premium Service Pack 3
  • Office 2003 Professional Service Pack 2
  • Flash 7.0 or higher

The following technologies are not supported

  • America Online (AOL) Internet Service Provider
  • Macintosh Workstations
  • Microsoft Office Business and Standard Editions
  • Microsoft Windows ME
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Office 95 or 97 Exams
  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows Hot Fixes
  • Win Modems