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Certification Programs

Start date for these certification programs will depend on the number of students available. Please contact us for details.  Thank you for your interest in our programs.

Internet and Computing Core Certification

IC3 Computing Fundamentals Key Applications Living OnlineIC³  Program Summary - To help students obtain valuable credentials that are recognized worldwide as proof that you've got Computer Hardware, Software, Networks, Internet and desktop computing skills. The official curriculum for IC³ will include; (Computer Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online.

This program is full time with a duration of 6 weeks. There is a maximum of 5 students per class. An IC³  Authorized Instructor will teach you. All of our manuals are IC³ Approved Courseware. We are an  IC³  Authorized Testing Centre therefore, you may write your exams on the premises. Practice exams are available throughout the course.

IC³ is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer and Internet skills.

Certification candidates must pass the following three exams to receive IC³ certification.

Download the IC³ Exam Content Overview - 2005 Standard in .pdf format.



Computing Fundamentals
A general understanding of computer hardware and software. An understanding of how to use a computer operating system to perform everyday tasks (installing software, managing files, changing system settings, etc.)

Key Applications
An understanding of the common features of Windows applications (starting and exiting programs; managing files; common editing, formatting, and printing functions). An understanding of specific features needed to operate word processors and spreadsheet programs at basic levels

Living Online
An understanding of how computers connect to networks and the Internet. An understanding of electronic mail and electronic mail software. An understanding of online resources such as newsgroups, mailing lists, and the World Wide Web. An understanding of the impact of computing and the Internet on society.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

MOS Summary - To help students obtain valuable credentials that are recognized worldwide as proof that you've got desktop computing skills. The software you will be studying is Microsoft Office 2010 (that includes Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook). This program is full time with a duration of 10 weeks. There is a maximum of 5 students per class. An MOS Authorized Master Instructor will teach you. All of our manuals are Microsoft Approved Courseware. We are an  Microsoft Authorized Testing Centre therefore, you may write your exams on the premises. Practice exams are available throughout the course. 

Microsoft Windows
This is where it all begins. Some of the topics that will be covered are Screen elements, File Management, Customizing Windows, and Optimizing your computer.

Microsoft Word
Creating, Editing and Formatting Documents, Inserting Tables, Graphics, and Hyperlinks. working with Long Documents. Creating a Web Page. Microsoft Excel Entering and Editing Data. Using Formulas and Functions. Formatting and Charting Data. Speeding Up Your Work with Templates and Macros.

Microsoft Access
Designing and Creating Databases. Adding and Maintaining Data in Datasheet View. Retrieving the Data You Need. Sorting and Selecting Records. Using Forms and Reports.

Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint Basics. Creating a New Presentation. Working with the Slide Masters.

Microsoft Outlook
This course provides simple and straightforward management of e-mail, appointments and tasks.
Combining the 2 certifications gives you total and complete hardware and software computer literacy.
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