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IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6

Validate current digital literacy skills across three stackable levels.

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Build a credential around skills that matter.

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6 (GS6) is the latest version of the IC3 Digital Literacy program. It addresses current computing concepts, including cloud and mobile technologies, and helps learners of all ages validate their understanding of digital literacy. Candidates demonstrate the ability to select and use appropriate research, productivity, collaboration and communication tools; find reliable information; create content; communicate safely; and identify credibility and bias in modern digital environments.

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Credential outcome

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6

Three GS6 exams earn the IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification and Master Badge.

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Skills covered

Learn by doing

IC3 Digital Literacy Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 exams
Research, productivity, collaboration and communication tools
Reliable information, content creation and safe communication
Credibility, bias and responsible participation in digital environments

Exam and objective domains

Exam structure: three certifications — IC3 Digital Literacy Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
Objective domains: seven digital literacy domains assessed across the three levels.
Each level measures a progressively deeper understanding of the program objectives.

Credential information

Each successfully completed GS6 exam awards its own certificate.
Passing all three Global Standard 6 exams awards the IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification and Master Badge.

Benefits

Make progress visible

Three stackable exams award an individual certificate at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels.
Level 1 measures fundamental concepts and essential components.
Level 2 requires working knowledge of each of the seven skill groups.
Level 3 validates advanced digital literacy and a technical foundation for further study and employment.

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IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6

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Digital Badging

IC3 Digital Literacy digital badges

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IC3 Digital Certification badge and GS6 Master Badge

Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome. Representing the credential as a digital badge gives the owner the ability to share their skills online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time.

IC3 Digital Literacy certifications validate digital skills for school, work and further study. The corresponding badge helps learners show those achievements to potential employers, academic institutions, colleagues and peers.

IC3 Digital Literacy badges can be shared on LinkedIn, Facebook and X, as well as by email and through online portfolios.

Career relevance

A next step, not just a badge.

GS6 provides a current, stackable digital-literacy foundation for learners entering education, employment or more specialised technology training. The skills apply across almost every school and career pathway.

Ideal for: Primary, secondary and post-secondary learners, jobseekers and digital upskilling groups