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Basic computer training has become an integral part of a burgeoning adult continuing education program. According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), over 27 million adults participated in some form of work-related courses in adult education in 2001. Many of these have sought basic computer training through either professional development or job retraining programs.
Institutions providing basic computer training and adult continuing education programs have discovered that instruction coupled with certification gives adult education students the verified skills they need to compete in today’s competitive work place. IC³ and Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications are tied to globally recognized standards that demonstrate digital literacy and desktop proficiency to current or prospective employers.
Basic computer training combined with certification:
 Provide adult education students with a globally recognized credential
Validate the knowledge and skills developed through training courses
Offer adult education students an independent and unbiased measurement of computer knowledge and skills
Demonstrate the value of basic computer training to employers
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