Difficulty Level: Beginner

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6 (GS6) is the latest version of the IC3 Digital Literacy program.

This program has been restructured to address current computing concepts, including cloud and mobile technologies; to align closely with educational requirements and ensure learners of all ages can validate their understanding of Digital Literacy.

The new structure is a comprehensive set of stackable certifications across seven digital literacy domains. It is composed of three exams, each awarding its own certificate, that validate an understanding of each domain at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.

• Level 1 measures knowledge of fundamental concepts and essential components.

• Level 2 requires a working knowledge of each of the seven skill groups.

• Level 3 validates an advanced understanding of digital literacy and indicates that the candidate has the technical foundation needed to advance successfully along their educational and employment paths and support the development of more specialized technological skills.

Additional Resources

• IC3 Digital Literacy Overview Brochure

• Test sample exam

Difficulty Level: Beginner

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 5 (GS5) is a previous version of the IC3 Digital Literacy program. Like its predecessors, the GS5 certification is comprised of three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, and Key Applications. Certiport is committed to providing a truly global standard, and as digital standards and requirements advance, so does IC3 Digital Literacy. Best of all, because IC3 Digital Literacy includes concepts and skills that apply to almost any school or career pathway, it's the ideal solution for any student or jobseeker looking to validate their digital skills.

Additional Resources:

• IC3 Digital Literacy Overview Brochure

• Key Applications

• Computing Fundamentals

• Living Online

Difficulty Level: Novice
Recommend Years: Advanced Year 6 to Year 10

With a focus on younger demographics, the IC3 Spark certification addresses the same foundational concepts as its precursor - the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification. While both certifications target issues arising from the increasing demands of technology, IC3 Spark is created for younger children who may be new to computers and the Internet, or who lack a solid foundation in digital concepts.

Additional Resources:

• IC3 Spark overview

• IC3 issue brief

IC3 Fast Track is a digital literacy skills assessment that can be used to gauge the skill set of incoming students or job candidates. Based on the globally recognized IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, IC3 Fast Track can help assess an individual's ability to perform in any environment where the use of technology is required. Fast Track is available on the GMetrix learning platform.

IC3 Fast Track is the best way to ensure that your students or employees are up to speed!

Additional Resources:

• IC3 Fast Track Assessment

The IC PHP Developer Fundamentals exam is an entry-level certification designed to validate the fundamental knowledge of technology that candidates will need to pursue a career in software development. As the first step to more advanced coding certifications, IC PHP is the ideal starting point for any candidate who is interested in PHP coding, but who may have limited experience with programming or coding.

Additional Resources:

• IC PHP Developer Fundamental Overview Datasheet

• IC PHP Developer Fundamentals overview presentation