Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), offered by Certiport 

Link to information about the Higher Education version  http://info.certiport.com/yourPersonalPath/IC3Certification/higherEducation.asp

From the Certiport web site:  We can no longer assume that people have basic computer skills simply because of their increased exposure to computers. The fact remains—exposure does not equal understanding. As the world's first global certification for computer and Internet literacy, IC³ solves these problems by providing educators an integrated program that trains and validates students' computing knowledge and skills as they prepare to meet the demands of a digital society. IC³ incorporates training to educate and prepare students with broad, contextual knowledge and practical skills. Then, IC³ helps them excel in a wired world by certifying their knowledge through globally recognized certification testing.

With IC³, you accurately and confidently measure students' computing competence to ensure a globally recognized level of computer literacy. Rather than relying on students' assertions, IC³ validates their computing knowledge and skills by:

Providing a global, standardized, and unbiased computing measurement criteria

Testing in both knowledge and performance-based methods

Demonstrating proof of students' computer education attainment while meeting state and national computer education standards

Purpose:  To certify basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Internet use, and basic knowledge of IT concepts.  Certiport awards a transcript of certification. 

Pricing:  There are thre IC3 modules; pricing for individuals runs $33 per module or $99 for the full battery.  Pricing for the higher education market ranges from $8 to $20 per test module.

Format:  Multiple choice, matching, true/false knowledge-based testing.  The instrument also simulates operating systems and applications and there are multiple correct response possibilities. Time:  45 to 60 minutes.  Each module has 45 questions.