What is IC³ Certification?

The Internet and Computing Core Certification is a national certification that covers basic computing and Internet knowledge and skills. Successful completion of IC³ ensures you have the knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software and networks and the Internet.

Mississippi has adopted this certification in several updated licensure-endorsement areas. This certification only affects those teachers who are adding the endorsement at this present time or in the future.

• ICT I (981)
• ICT II (982)
• STEM (983)
• Career Discovery (996)
• Computer Discovery (997)
• Technology Discovery (998)
• All new Redesign Pathway Curricula

Please visit Certiport for more information and a description of the three module exams.


How can I prepare for the IC³ Certification Exams?

Here are some ways you may prepare:
• Find a local testing center and take the exams to determine where you are technologically.
• Acquire study materials, such as this textbook (http://www.cengage.com/search/showresults.do?N=4294922451).
• Search http://www.google.com for online tutorials of computer basics, Microsoft Office, and how to use online tools.
• Form a study group with school colleagues or peers.
• Attend training sessions offered in your area by local community colleges.

Free IC³ Training

Teknimedia is offering FREE online access to its popular PCIC3-Getting Ready for IC3 courses to help qualified K-12 teachers prepare for IC3 certification.  No Strings attached! Visit: http://www.teknimedia.com/html/free_ic3_training.html for information.

Where can I take the IC3 Certification Exams?
There are testing sites being developed throughout the state of Mississippi.

RCU IC³ Registration Information

To register for IC3 testing at the RCU, please contact:

Mary Brook
mary.brook@rcu.msstate.edu
662.325.1247

Tests are given Tuesdays 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. by appointment at the Research and Curriculum Unit, located at 103 Russell Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

The testing fee for each module is $35. All fees must be paid by money order and school purchase order only, and payment should be made in advance. Tests will only be scheduled once payment has been received. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Please make money orders and/or purchase orders payable to the Research and Curriculum Unit and mail to:

Research and Curriculum Unit
c/o Mary Brook
P.O. Drawer DX
Starkville, MS 39759

Alternate Test Sites

If your testing site is missing from this list, please email us your contact information, and your site will be added.

 

Center   Contact Information  Details   
Northwest MS CC

Kathy Buchanan

Workforce Development Center (located in the WIN Job Center)
Northwest Mississippi Community College
204-1 Colonnade Cove
Oxford, MS 38655
662.234.3231
kbuchanan@northwestms.edu

 Testing site is located in Oxford, Miss., and is established through the Workforce Development Center at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Our current testing hours are Monday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by appointment during regular work hours. These hours will most likely be increased during the summertime, and we expect to offer some test prep sessions this summer as well. The schedule is updated monthly and can be found at this address: http://www.northwestms.edu/workforce%20development/schedule.html
Copiah-Lincoln CC  Celeste Williamson
Workforce Training Specialist
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education
Wesson, MS
601.643.8711
celeste.williamson@colin.edu
 Test lab is located in the Thames Conference Center. Lab hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; no testing will begin after 3:00 p.m. Test reservations are required. Please email celeste.williamson@colin.edu or call 601.643.8711 to schedule testing or for further information. We will honor vouchers purchased from other sources; a $10 proctor fee may apply
Lamar County Center for Technical Education  Suzanne Kelly
BCT Instructor and Authorized Certiport Instructor
41 College Dr.
Purvis, MS 39475
601.794.1063
suzanne.kelly@lamarcountyschools.org
 Test lab is located in the BCT classroom at the Lamar County Center for Technical Education. Our testing schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday, June 4th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 9th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, August 2nd, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lab opens at 8:00 a.m.; no testing will begin after 1:00 p.m. (I am available for testing after school, starting at 3:00 p.m. during the months of April and May. Please call to make an appointment.) Test reservations are required. Vouchers are available. We will honor vouchers purchased from other sources; a $10 proctor fee will apply. Test-preparation training may be available in June. For more information or to request a registration form, call 601.794.1063 or email suzanne.kelly@lamarcountyschools.org
Webster County Career & Technology Center Dionne S. Hodges
IC3 Test Proctor
Webster County Career & Technology Center
605 Hall Road
Eupora, MS 39744
662.258.8206 (office)
662.552.6144 (cell)
dionnehodges@webster.k12.ms.us
            		Test Lab is located in the Webster County Career & Technology Center in Eupora, Miss. A three-day test-prep session will be available in June. See the RCU schedule for more details. All other test prep and/or testing is scheduled by appointment only. Test vouchers are available ($75.00 for all three tests). $25.00 proctoring fee to be applied as well.
Benchmark Technology Amy Bass, M.Ed.
Owner & IC3 Certified
705 Old North Hills St., Suite B
Meridian, MS 39305
601.485.3893
abass@benchmarktechnology.net
www.benchmarktechnology.net
             		 See www.benchmarktechnology.net for registration for the following workshops:
Option 1:
Mississippi State University (Starkville, Miss.)
Date: May 25, 26 and 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $450 (includes all three exams)
CEU Credit: 1.5 ($20 application fee applies)

Option 2:
Meridian Community College (Meridian, Miss.)
Date: July 7, 14 and 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $450 (includes all three exams)
CEU Credit: 1.5 ($20 application fee applies)
Mississippi Delta Certification Testing Center Wanda Thomas
Test Coordinator
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
662.246.6516 or 662.246.6502
wthomas@msdelta.edu

IC3 Night Class (or Saturday)
MDCC Career & Technical Education
Registration:
January 5-20, 2009
After January 5, call Anna at the MDCC Career & Technical Education Office to sign up and/or for registration information. (662.246.6516)
3-Night Class Information:
Tuition Cost
$150.00 tuition (by check or school purchase order)
$15.00 parking decal
Cost for books and supplies varies.
Proposed to meet on Tuesday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(A different schedule, such as Thursday nights or Saturdays, may be offered per teacher availability, overall participant preference, etc.)
Admission Requirements:
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
Continuing Education Units:
Participants can earn up to 4.2 CEUs per semester (based on attendance)
A minimum of 12 paid registrants is required for the class to make.
Jackson County Technology Center

Rickey Corker
IT Instructor and authorized Certiport Instructor
Jackson County Technology Center
Vancleave, MS 39564
228.826.5944
rcorker@jaco.k12.ms.us



  
Scott County Schools Technology Center

Patricia Thrash
Educational Technology Director
Scott County Schools
13626 Hwy 80
Forest, MS 39074
601.469.4413 (office)
601.469.0127(fax)
pthrash@scott.k12.ms.us



  
Career Development Center Katherine Anderson
BCT Instructor and IC3 Test Administrator
Career Development Center
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39209
            		 
Fallin Career and Technology Center Ginger Cowart or Shannon B. Doughty
Fallin Career and Technology Center
315 Sgt. Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
601.445.2993
sbardoughty@yahoo.com
gincowart@natchez.k12.ms.us
 Testing labs are located in Rooms 4 and 5.  Testing hours are 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fallin Career and Technology Center honors vouchers purchased from other sources, and a $25.00 proctor fee will apply.
Test reservations are required.  Please email Mrs. Cowart or Mrs. Doughty or call 601.445.2902 to schedule testing or for further information.