In response to the growing need for digitally literate workers and students with in-demand, applied ICT skills, Educational Testing Service and Certiport—the acknowledged leaders in educational assessment and certification—have developed a new certification program: iCritical Thinking™ Certification.

The iCritical Thinking Certification exam measures the range of cognitive and applied ICT literacy skills aligned with the nationally recognised Association of Colleges and Research Libraries (ACRL) standards and is endorsed by the Global Digital Literacy Council (GDLC). iCritical Thinking features real-time, simulated, scenario-based exam items; a marketable certification credential; independent credential verification; and individual and group reporting.

The exam itself takes about an hour to complete. It is designed and suitable for students in grades 10 through college, teachers, employers, the adult workforce and those seeking employment. Content areas reflect real-world academic and workplace scenarios.

“Individuals who not only know how to obtain digital information, but can also analyse, evaluate and apply what they find to solve everyday problems are the lifeblood of the 21st century economy,” said Ray Kelly, President and CEO of Certiport.

“iCritical Thinking addresses a growing need for education administrators and teachers, workforce development program managers, and human resource managers—among others—to effectively evaluate critical thinking skills in today’s digitally enabled academic and workplace environments.”