Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3 Spark)

  • Duration 1 Year (As per school terms) | Two lessons per week
  • Classes for Grades 4-7 & 8-12
  • Facililator led course

About This Course

With a focus on younger demographics, the IC3 Spark certification addresses the foundational concepts of digital literacy. The course targets issues arising from the increasing demands of technology, IC3 Spark is created for younger individuals (Grades 4 – 12) who may be new to computers and the Internet, or who lack a solid foundation in digital concepts. Classes are held twice a week after school hours and follow the school terms.

IC3 Spark objective domains

  1. Operating system basics
    • What is an OS and what does it do?
    • Manage computer files and folders
    • Manage computer configuration, control panel, OS drivers
  2. Computer hardware and concepts
    • Common computer terminology
    • Types of devices
    • Computer usage
  3. Computer software and concepts
    • Software usage (using the right tool for the right task)
  4. Common application features
    • Common features and commands
    • Formatting
    • Navigating
    • Working with multimedia files
  5. Word processing activities
    • Organizing data
    • Layout
  6. Spreadsheet activities
    • Spreadsheet layout
    • Data management
  7. Presentation activities
    • Inserting content
    • Slide management
    • Slide design
  8. Browsers
    • Navigation
    • Internet vs. browsers
  9. Digital Communication
    • E-mail communication
    • Real-time communication
  10. Digital citizenship
    • Communication standards
    • Legal and responsible use of computers
  11. Safe computing
    • Secure online communication or activity
  12. Research fluency
    • Using search engines

Certification

The IC3 Spark is an internationally recognised certification. The learner will have an option to write an exam to obtain the certification. A certificate of completion will be issued to all learners

Requirements

  • Learners must have a basic knowledge of how to use a mouse and keyboard
  • Learners should be able to read and write in english
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This Course Include

  • Approved IC3 courseware
  • Access on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Full lifetime access
  • IC3 Spark qualification or Certificate of Completion