About the certification


The IT English Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of English for IT. This exam covers the vocabulary and the grammar commonly used in the IT industry.

The IT English Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.

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IT English Foundation

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-001

Launch date

February 13, 2016

Exam description

The IT English Foudation exam tests the candidate knowledge in English for IT.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Intermediary

Languages

English

Exam description

Vocabulary and the grammar commonly used in the IT field.

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• Oxford English for Information Technology - Eric Glendinning and John McEwan - Oxford University Press;
• Infotech - English for computers users - Fourth Edition - Santiago Remacha Esteras - Cambridge University Press;
• Professional English in Use ICT - Santiago Remacha Esteras and Elena Marco Fabre - Cambridge University Press;
• English for Information Technology 1 - Maja Olejniczak - Pearson Education ESL;
• English for Information Technology 2 - David Hill - Pearson Education ESL;
• Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms - 12th Edition - Douglas Downing, Ph.D., Michael Covington, Ph.D., Melody Covington, Catherine Anne Barrett and Sharon Covington - Barron's Educational Series;
• A Dictionary of Computer Science - 7th edition - Oxford University Press.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in IT

Validity period

Lifetime

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

    All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

  • How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?

    Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.

  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?

    ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.

  • How can a potential employer verify my certifications?

    Your employer can verify your certification on our certification verification page. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.

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