What is IC³ Certification?

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

Mississippi has adopted this certification as a requirement in several updated licensure-endorsement areas. However, this requirement affects only those teachers who are presently adding any of the following endorsements or who will in the future.

• ICT I (981)
• ICT II (982)
• STEM (983)
• Career Discovery (996)
• Computer Discovery (997)
• Technology Discovery (998)
• All new Career Pathways curricula

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

Register here for a 3-Day IC³ Workshop
by Benchmark Technology

June 4-6, 2013, Meridian

In this three-day workshop, teachers will train for the Computing Fundamentals Exam, the Key Applications Exam, and the Living Online Exam. The workshop is $505 per person, including the three exams and CEU application fee, and teachers can earn up to 1.5 CEU credits.

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 an IC³ study guide (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/ic3_courses.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 at 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 school purchase order or online with a credit or debit card. NO MONEY ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Tests will only be scheduled once payment has been received. Credit and debit payments should be made in advance through MyPLC. Please make school purchase orders payable to the Research and Curriculum Unit and mail to the following address:

Research and Curriculum Unit
c/o Vickie Hampton
P.O. Drawer DX
Mississippi State, MS 39762

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 Eddie Wood
Workforce Development Coordinator
WIN Job Center
Northwest Mississippi Community College
204-1 Colonnade Cove
Oxford, MS 38655
662.234.3231 ext. 104
ewood@northwestms.edu 		By Appointment Only
For more information, call 662.234.3231 ext. 104 or email ewood@northwestms.edu..
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
Teacher Academy Instructor & Authorized Certiport Instructor
41 College Dr.
Purvis, MS 39475
601.794.1063
suzanne.kelly@lamarcountyschools.org
 Test lab is located in the Teacher Academy classroom at Lamar County Center for Technical Education. Test reservations are required. Vouchers are available. We will honor vouchers purchased from other sources; however, a $10 proctor fee will apply. Test-preparation training may be available. For more information, call 601.794.1063 or email suzanne.kelly@lamarcountyschools.org
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 workshop registration and dates.

Cost: $450 (includes all three exams)
CEU Credit: 1.5 ($20 application fee applies)
Mississippi Delta Certification Testing Center Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
662.246.6516 or 662.246.6502
 By Appointment Only
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

By Appointment Only
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 		By Appointment Only
For more information, call 601.469.4413 or email 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
 By Appointment Only
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.
Itawamba Community College Becky Kelly
Continuing Education Specialist
Itawamba Community College

Office Address:
3200 Adams Farm Road
Belden, MS 38826

Mailing Address:
2176 South Eason
Tupelo, MS 38804
662.407.1500 (Phone)
662.407.1502 (Fax)
rakelly@iccms.edu

By Appointment Only