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IC3 Digital Literacy Certification

Skills you need now. Credentials for your future.Don't just use technology — succeed with it. IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is available at NEXERA Institute through our Certiport partnership.

It all starts with

IC3 Digital Literacy

Technology is part of everyday life, and understanding how to function in environments that require computers and the Internet is more critical than ever. Whether you are a student pursuing IT or simply want to become more effective with technology, IC3 Digital Literacy — Global Standard Six — is the place to start.IC3 GS6 is a stackable certification across seven domains: Technology Basics, Digital Citizenship, Information Management, Content Creation, Communication, Collaboration, and Safety and Security. Three progressive exams — Level 1 (Know), Level 2 (Do), and Level 3 (Lead) — each cover at least 150 hours of instruction. Passing all three earns the IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification.

Choose your

IC3 pathway

NEXERA Institute supports the current IC3 Digital Literacy family: Global Standard 6, the previous Global Standard 5, Spark for younger learners, Fast Track skills assessment, and IC PHP Developer Fundamentals as a first step into coding.

Current standard · three exams + Master

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6

The latest IC3 program, restructured for cloud and mobile computing. Stackable certificates across seven domains, with three exams: Level 1 (fundamental concepts), Level 2 (working knowledge), and Level 3 (advanced digital literacy). Passing all three awards the IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification and Master Badge.

GS6 is the latest IC3 Digital Literacy program. GS5 is a previous three-exam standard (Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, Key Applications). Fast Track is a GMetrix skills assessment, not a certification exam. Exam languages, lengths, retirements, and policies are defined by Certiport.

Learn, Practice, and

Certify

Certiport's full pathway solution helps educators and candidates prepare for IC3 Digital Literacy with tailored learning materials, practice tests, and globally recognized certification exams.

Learn

Build digital literacy from foundational concepts to advanced mastery — covering cloud and mobile technologies, research tools, content creation, safe communication, and evaluating credibility online.

Practice

Reinforce knowledge with GMetrix practice tests and learning solutions designed for a variety of ages and occupations before certification day.

Certify

Earn IC3 GS6 Level 1, 2, and 3 credentials — or the IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification — and validate the foundational skillset employers require in a technology-based world.

Value of

IC3 certification

IC3 Digital Literacy is the launch pad for Certiport certifications and a truly global standard for digital competence. It validates that learners can select and use appropriate research, productivity, collaboration, and communications tools — preparing them to succeed in education, employment, and everyday digital life.Exam lengths, objective domains, accommodations, retakes, and proctoring requirements are defined by Certiport. Contact NEXERA Institute for scheduling and preparation support.

Take the next step

The NEXERA Institute team helps you prepare for and schedule IC3 Digital Literacy certification exams through our authorized Certiport center.