Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3)

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3)

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Certiport, IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) validates the user’s understanding of Digital Literacy. IC3 Digital Literacy enables candidates to choose and utilize the appropriate research, collaboration, productivity, and communications tools to find reliable information, communicate safely, create content, and recognize credibility and bias in modern digital environments. The new structure is a set of stackable credentials encompassing seven digital literacy domains. Candidates are required to pass three written exams, each with a certification that validates knowledge of each domain at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist	MOS	Other
0231 Intelligence Specialist	MOS	Other
0241 Imagery Analysis Specialist	MOS	Other
0261 Geospatial Intelligence Specialist	MOS	Other
0844 Field Artillery Fire Control Marine	MOS	Other
0847 Field Artillery Sensor Support Marine	MOS	Other
0861 Fire Support Marine	MOS	Other
1711 Offensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1721 Defensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1812 Armor Marine	MOS	Other
1833 Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember	MOS	Other
1869 Senior Armor SNCO	MOS	Other
2621 Communications Intelligence / Electronic Warfare Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2631 Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Analyst	MOS	Other
2641 Cryptologic Language Analyst	MOS	Other
2847 Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology Systems Maintainer	MOS	Other
3051 Inventory Management Specialist	MOS	Other
5821 Criminal Investigator CID Agent	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
5948 Aviation RADAR Technician	MOS	Other
5953 Air Traffic Control RADAR Technician	MOS	Other
5954 Air Traffic Control Communications Technician	MOS	Other
5974 Tactical Data Systems Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
5979 Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
6042 Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) Asset Manager	MOS	Other
6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
7041 Aviation Operations Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Marine Security Guard	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: Lifetime

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Certiport

1276 South 820 East
Suite 200
American Fork, UT 84003

Phone: (801) 847-3100

Contact Page

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Written Exam GS6 - Level 1 Exam

Technology Basics
- Access and navigate between digital environments
- Identify digital devices and connections
- Explain fundamental software concepts
- Explain fundamental hardware concepts
- Explain fundamental operating system concepts
- Explain fundamental networking concepts
Digital Citizenship
- Create and manage a digital identity
- Cultivate, manage, and protect your digital reputation
- Respond to inappropriate digital behavior and content
Information Management
- Use and refine criteria for online searches
- Understand methods for searching within digital content
- Understand copyright and licensing restrictions for digital content
Content Creation
- Create basic documents and presentations
- Understand accepted referencing and attribution practices
- Save and back up work
- Understand fundamental printing concepts
Communication
- Express yourself through digital means
- Interact with others in a digital environment
Collaboration
- Identify digital collaboration concepts
- Identify digital etiquette standards for collaborative processes
Safety and Security
- Describe digital security threats
- Protect devices and digital content
- Be aware of data-collection technology
- Identify health risks associated with the use of digital technologies

Written Exam GS6 - Level 2 Exam

Technology Basics
- Customize digital environments
- Use a personal digital calendar
- Define higher-level technology concepts
- Explain and implement common hardware adjustments
- Explain core printer concepts
- Identify digital devices and connections
Digital Citizenship
- Create and manage multiple digital identities
- Apply digital etiquette standards
- Seek opportunities to increase your digital competence
Information Management
- Determine digital information needs and requirements
- Determine the veracity of an individual search result or digital artifact
- Manage online data collection, storage, and retrieval
Content Creation
- Create and edit digital content
- Manage digital information and files
- Responsibly repurpose digital resources
- Publish or present content for a specific audience
Communication
- Interact with others in a digital environment
- Understand Internet commerce basics
Collaboration
- Use digital tools and technologies to collaborate on the creation of content
- Apply digital etiquette standards for collaborative processes
Safety and Security
- Avoid health risks and physical harm while using digital technologies
- Avoid mental health threats while using digital technologies
- Understand device security
- Understand file security

Written Exam GS6 - Level 3 Exam

Technology Basics
- Evaluate software and hardware devices
- Identify digital devices, apps, and add-ins to meet specific requirements
- Use multiple and group digital calendars
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems with assistance
- Understand selected software concepts
Digital Citizenship
- Understand how to protect others’ personally identifiable information
- Explain best practices for digital citizenship
Information Management
- Construct an effective information search
- Evaluate digital information sources and multiple search results
Content Creation
- Gather information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create relevant content
- Compose procedural flowcharts and instructions
- Create, edit, and publish or present original digital media content
- Manage digital information and files
- Understand the principles of cloud versioning
- Be aware of challenges and solutions for accessibility
- Apply intellectual property standards
Communication
- Customize the message and medium for a specific audience
- Use digital tools to engage with people in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning
- Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by using digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
- Manage interpersonal digital communications
- Plan and manage a cyclical design process for digital projects
Collaboration
- Use collaborative technologies to work with others to examine issues and problems
- Contribute constructively to project teams
Safety and Security
- Manage device security
- Be aware of the physical and environmental impact of digital tools and technologies

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) examination:

Best Sources

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Certiport testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Pearson VUE

The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

RECERTIFICATION

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3)

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) credential has the following recertification information:

IC3 certification holders are not required to recertify. However, in order to be certified on the newest versions of the software, certification holders must take the newest exams.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

Additional considerations for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) include:

Candidate must certify on the IC3 Global Standard 6, which is the latest version and includes three exams.
- Level One measures knowledge of fundamental concepts and essential components.
- Level Two requires a working knowledge of each of the seven skill groups.
- Level Three validates an advanced understanding of digital literacy and indicates that candidate technical foundation needed to advance successfully along educational and employment paths and supports the development of more specialized technological skills.