Description: Ashbury Senior Computing Community Center has had a partnership with Certiport for IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) for over 6 years. Join Wanda and Scott for a discussion of what IC3 is, the value for program staff and program participants, and examples of Certiport partnerships. Don't forget any of the details - make your notes on this wiki page!
Time: Tuesday 11:00-12:00
Location: Roxy Room
Facilitator: Wanda Davis, Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center & Scott Stoddart, Certiport
Notes:
IC3 CBAIS.pptx
Demographics
25-65
little or no education
Has had success with course work
being completed
Initially Targeted Seniors
90% retention rate
usually started in the 8th or 9th
grade for training in several
school systems program Grant funded
Results of Senior IC3 training
1st class all seniors 55 - 65
30 of 32 were successful
Certification internationally recognized
Also provide customer service certification
through organization
IC3 is online proctored by admin
Training portion of test does not need proctor
Practice test is open until sept 2011
Scott Stoddart indicates if you experience
issues with IC3 test, contact him
Tekinmdia is Certiport partner
you can go through Teknimedia or
to purchase courseware. Recommend reviewing other courseware
to determine which is best for your group.
Each students completes all modules
Employability is key
IC3 allows for viewing of digital transcript
Employers look for certifications
IC3 indicates individuals has gone a step further
to improve life and skills
Has IC3 course been implemented in k -12
not as of yet, steps are being made.
Course is self paced,
Ashbury does not teach CYC and
IC3 to students concurrently
Tests costs approximately $90
Course materials costsapproximately $85depending on quantities.
CYC if you can not find email
regarding IC3, contact Scott Stoddart
SSTODDART@CERTIPORT.COM
Has there been success obtaining 3rd party funding?
Ashbury has had some success finding matching funds.
Be creative in administering program
How many tries do each student get in taking test.
2 if exam is Purchased with retake
67% initial pass rate
Anticipated length of course 12 weeks for non-beginners
little or no experience 24 weeks
Formal / structured 1st hour self study , Instructor then presents material
120 hours for no experience, 240 hours with no experience
Exams are from data base, questions drawn randomly...
No 2 test are alike
No BTOP awards have been provided to administer IC3
some locations charge a proctoring exam fee
After passing all IC3 exams
Next step is to become IC3 instructor
IC3 is base for additional certifications
excellent place to start
No cost to become IC3 instructor
Other questions contact Wanda Davis @wdavis@asc3.org
or
Scott Stoddart
National Director
Government / Workforce
Certiport Plaza
1276 South 820 East Suite 200
American Fork, Utah 84003
www.certiport.com
SSTODDART@CERTIPORT.COM
Comments (5)
Jemarius Moore said
at 11:22 am on Jun 28, 2011
If a student completes the course but does not certify, they have still gathered some great computer skills that will help them operate a computer with confidence.
Chenise Slaughter said
at 11:41 am on Jun 28, 2011
That is true! But you want to try and focus on the questions style(wording), that is key to the success in obtaining the IC3 Certification.
Jemarius Moore said
at 11:55 am on Jun 28, 2011
There is an option to become an authorized instructor upon completion of certification.
calvonia@ullexfay.org said
at 7:54 pm on Jun 30, 2011
I wasn't aware that you could become an instructor after completing the certification.
Wanda Davis said
at 3:25 pm on Jul 1, 2011
It's true. You can become an Authorized IC3 instructor. Once you complete the certifications, give Scott Stoddard a call he'll help you with the procudures.
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