General Description

If you aim to acquire essential digital skills that have become a necessity across various fields of work and education, the International Computer and Internet Certificate (IC3) is the ideal starting point to build a strong foundation in the world of technology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of computer usage, internet skills, and modern digital applications, enabling you to perform tasks efficiently and confidently in today’s evolving digital environment.

Through the Open Education Platform of Onaizah Colleges, you will receive a comprehensive training course within the “Be an Expert” Professional Certifications Platform. This program equips you with core digital skills and fully prepares you to confidently and successfully pass the accredited IC3 certification exam, enhancing your academic and career opportunities while keeping you aligned with digital transformation and modern job market requirements.

The Goals

- Provide participants with essential digital skills that have become a necessity in various work and education fields.
- Enable participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of computer, internet, and modern digital application skills.
- Help participants perform daily tasks efficiently and confidently in the evolving digital environment.
- Prepare participants to acquire a solid technical foundation enabling them to keep pace with digital transformation requirements.
- Prepare participants to successfully pass the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exam.
- Enhance participants' academic and professional opportunities by proving their digital competence.

Target Auidence

Students at all educational levels (schools, universities, colleges).
General and higher education graduates seeking to add certified digital skills to their CVs.
Employees and workers across various sectors needing to develop their basic digital skills.
Job seekers looking to enhance their competitive opportunities in the job market.
Seniors and computer beginners wishing to learn fundamentals from scratch.
Anyone seeking to build a solid foundation in digital skills regardless of their specialization or field of work.

The Features

Internationally recognized certification from Certiport, recognized by educational institutions and employers worldwide.
Ideal starting point for beginners to build a strong foundation in the world of technology.
Comprehensive coverage of computer, internet, and digital application skills in one integrated program.
Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to those wanting to certify their existing skills.
Complete exam preparation through the Kun Ra'edan platform for training programs, part of Unaizah Colleges.
Enhanced academic and professional opportunities by proving digital competence with an internationally recognized certification.
Flexible learning suitable for all age and professional groups.

Topics

IC3 Certification covers three main domains (three separate exams):

Domain 1: Computing Fundamentals

Computer Hardware: Identifying physical computer components (motherboard, processor, memory, storage, input/output devices).
Software and Operating Systems: Understanding the difference between OS and applications, file and folder management, installing and removing software, Windows and macOS basics.
File and Folder Management: Creating, copying, moving, deleting files, organizing files, understanding common file extensions (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, JPG, MP3).
Basic Networking and Internet Connection: Understanding network basics, internet connection types (Wi-Fi, Ethernet), basic network settings.
Security and Privacy: Secure passwords, data backup, antivirus, security updates.

Domain 2: Key Applications

Word Processing (Microsoft Word): Creating and formatting documents, fonts, paragraphs, tables, images, headers and footers, spell check, printing.
Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel): Creating spreadsheets, data entry, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT), conditional formatting, creating charts.
Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint): Creating presentations, adding slides, text, images, animations, transitions, slideshow presentation.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Document sharing, co-authoring, comments, tracking changes.

Domain 3: Living Online

Effective Web Browsing: Using web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), search engines, bookmarks, browsing history, managing extensions.
Email: Creating an email account, sending and receiving messages, attachments, organizing email, handling spam.
Online Communication and Collaboration: Instant messaging, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Meet), social media (safe and responsible use).
Digital Security and Digital Citizenship: Online privacy, phishing, digital fraud, responsible technology use, copyright and citing sources.
Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage: Using Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, file sharing, accessing from any device.

Learning outcomes

Successfully pass the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exams.
Comprehensive understanding of computer components, operating systems, and file management.
Ability to efficiently use major Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to effectively browse the internet and use search engines professionally.
Ability to use email and communicate online safely and effectively.
Understanding of digital security basics and responsible digital citizenship.
Ability to use cloud computing for storage, sharing, and collaboration.
Enhanced confidence in using technology for work, study, and daily life.

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FAQs

IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) is an internationally recognized certification from Certiport that measures basic skills in using computers, the internet, and digital applications. It is recognized by educational institutions and employers worldwide as proof of basic digital competence.

Yes, absolutely. IC3 is designed as an ideal starting point for beginners. It starts from zero: what are computer parts? How do they work? Then gradually moves to applications and the internet. If you know nothing about computers, this course is the right place to start.

Both are basic digital skills certifications, but there are differences: IC3: From Certiport, covers three main domains, well-known in North America and globally. ICDL: From ICDL Foundation, covers seven modules, more common in Europe and the Middle East. Both are valuable, but IC3 is more focused with fewer modules, making it suitable for quick beginners.