The English for IT exam assesses candidates’ ability to work in an IT setting or in an entry-level IT job using English. It tests knowledge of English competence in an IT-related environment, including listening, reading and use of English skills.
An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and/or hands-on experience in using English in an IT-related environment.
Use of English
Interpret and implement instructions, guidelines and training materials
Construct appropriate requests for information and feedback
Update colleagues on work-related topics
Incorporate goals and objectives into the working environment
Defend a point of view
Listening
Identify concerns about an issue, a product or service, or a business situation
Examine key information from a conversation
Participate in discussions and conversations, exchanging information when necessary
Reading
Analyze and prioritize opinions and recommendations
Analyze factual information from various sources
Evaluate information from various sources
Identify a problem and its cause, and identify solutions