Nasscom Chief Flags Off Ic3 At Reliance Webworld

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NASSCOM Chief flags off IC3 at Reliance WebWorld

Internationally acclaimed computer course to your doorstep

Learn computers the way the world does

New Delhi, August 17, 2005

NASSCOM President Kiran Karnik today formally launched a new e-learning initiative, IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) course on Reliance WebWorld platform. WebWorld, in association with India Cyber Learning, will offer the globally acclaimed course across its 240 stores in 104 Indian cities.

IC3 is the first globally validated, standards-based training and certification programme for measuring computing and Internet skills.

Successful completion of IC3, ensures that the students have the knowledge and the skills required for basic use of computer, hardware, software, networks and the Internet. More than 47,000 IC3 exams are administered each month through more than 9000 certified testing centres worldwide in 114 countries and 18 languages.

In India the course has been priced at Rs 2999 with 42 hours broadband Internet access that can be used at any of the 240 WebWorlds.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Karnik said, "I am delighted to launch IC3, which is a globally recognized program for Internet and computer skills. Such a program will greatly help in widening computer-literacy and creating a computer culture which is one of the many ways NASSCOM is trying to speed up economic growth in our growing digital economy. I compliment Reliance WebWorld for taking this great initiative across the country ."

Mr Karnik also launched a specially designed pre-paid Education Card for IC3 programme. The card can also be given away as an education gift.

Reliance WebWorld CEO Sarup Cowdhary said: "E-learning at Reliance WebWorlds uses technology to make distance learning and training effective, participative and exciting. The IC3 online preparatory courseware and certification examination are part of this initiative. This is for the first time that such a course is being offered in India."

"The launch of our e-Learning initiative in India with Reliance WebWorld is our first step towards bridging the digital divide in the country," said Pankaj Rai, CEO, India CyberLearning Pvt. Ltd.

The IC3 programme comprises 42 hours of comprehensive online preparatory course that equips you to clear the IC certification conducted by CERTIPORT, USA .

Once enrolled for the programme, a student can access the online course package (at www.cyberlearningindia.com) using a secure username and password valid for six months from the date of registration.