IC3 COURSE
Category:
Desktop Computing
Course Format
Book Based
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £60.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £30.00 |
Price:
£150.00
VAT Exempt
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The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) course is a standards-based training and certification program for basic computing and Internet knowledge and skills. IC³ is the literacy gateway to advancement in education, employment, or other certification programs such as CIW, A+.
There are three exams for IC³: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. We supply a separate course book for each subject.
This Lesson teaches you the knowledge and skills required to identify different types of computers, the components of a personal computer (including internal components such as microprocessors) and how these components work together. The course also includes the knowledge and skills relating to computer storage as it applies to hardware components like floppy and hard disks and performance as it applies to processor speed and memory.
The following topics are covered in this lesson: Computers all Around us, Looking at Networks, Elements of a Personal Computer, Understanding Memory, Identifying Input/Output Devices, Working with Storage Systems, Looking at Printers, Basic Troubleshooting Techniques, Buying a Computer, Looking at Software Applications, Using the Computer, Working with Windows, Looking at the Desktop, Exiting Windows, Getting Help, Running Application Programs, Looking at Files & Folders, Using Windows Explorer, Using the Recycle Bin, Managing Disks, Customising System Settings and Installing & uninstalling Programs.
- Key Operations Using Office 2003
This Lesson teaches you the knowledge and skills required to perform functions common to all Microsoft Windows applications with an emphasis on the common functionality between the three Microsoft Office applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Elements include the ability to start and exit either the Word, Excel, or PowerPoint application, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements.
The following topics are covered in this lesson: Using Microsoft Word, Using Microsoft Excel and Using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will gain competency in Microsoft’s word processing, spreadsheet and Presentation software.
- Living Online Using Windows XP
This Lesson provides specific guidelines for the knowledge and skills required to be a functional user of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet. Employers, Colleges and Universities now understand that exposure to computers does not equal understanding computers. So, more than ever, basic computer and Internet skills are being considered prerequisites for employment and higher education.
The following topics are covered in this lesson: Network Fundamentals, Looking at the Internet, Understanding E-Mail Fundamentals, Using Outlook Express, Using the Internet, Looking at Web Browsers, Using Internet Explorer, Using Information from the Web, Searching the Information, Qualifying the Information, The Risks of Computing and Accessing the Internet in a Legal & Safe Manner.
Qualification/Exams
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IC3 examinations can be sat at hundreds of centre’s across the country. The exam fees are at the discretion of the centre, but are usually about £30 per exam. Click Here to find your nearest IC3 testing centres. |
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