PNP Basic Computer Essentials Certification System PNP Memorandum Circular 2014-018

Background On June 16, 2014, the C, PNP has approved the Memorandum Circular 2014-018 entitled, “The PNP Basic Computer Essentials Certification System”, which aims to ascertain and gauge the basic IT skills or computer competencies of PNP personnel particularly those who are 35 years old and below.

These personnel are believed to be technology savvy or computer literate based on a book by Andrés Hatum entitled: “The New Workforce Challenge.” 84, 740 PNP personnel

This MC is in support to the dictum of the C,PNP that all PNP personnel must be computer literate, knows how to prepare a memo, prepare a slide presentation and knows how to use the email.

Examination Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes. Types of Examination International Computer Driving License (ICDL) – Type Exercises Word Excel Powerpoint Multiple Choice (Basic IT) Practical Exercises

Retaking of Exam Those who would fail the examination shall wait for three months to retake.

VALIDITY AND RE-CERTIFICATION The certification does not expire. A PNP personnel may re-certify only when required by higher and competent authorities.

Exemption All PNP personnel who are certified by the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) or by any globally accepted IT International Certification Body. All PNP personnel who passed the IT Proficiency Examination administered by the National Computer Institute, Information and Communication Technology Office, Department of Science and Technology. All PNP personnel who have undergone the Information and Communication Technology Management Course (ICTMC).

Mode of Examination Online thru stable Internet connection Online thru local host *Online - means available over the internet or accessible via computer.

Requirements (PROs) Venue of the Exam Any venue in coordination with ITMS

Requirements (PROs) Hardware At least 20 workstation per PPO office/unit Each workstation must be dual core Server or any workstation that can be used as server.

Requirements (PROs) Internet Connection At least : 10 mbps dsl 04 mbps lease line

Requirements (PROs) Review Pointers Review the revised guidelines for the standard preparation of communications. (page 44 – word tutorial) How to prepare a better slide show presentation (page 40 – powerpoint tutorial) End of chapter exercises (Multiple Choice and ICDL Exercises)

Requirements (PROs) Review Pointers Common mistakes/errors on communication. (ask your admin officer) Basic IT lingo

Requirements (PROs) Review Review Materials PNP website ITMS website http://pnp.gov.ph/portal/index.php/component/jdownloads/viewcategory/16-pnp-basic-computer-essentials-e-learning?Itemid=112 type in the address bar: pnp.gov.ph/portal, then click downloads navigation button select the category: PNP Basic Computer Essentials e-Learning ITMS website itms.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/downloads

Requirements (PROs) Review After Activity Report DHRDD format Attachments: Pictures Attendance Sheet

Requirements (PROs) Review Review schedule October 2014 The training seminar for Police Regional Offices shall be scheduled and administered by their respective ARMD Officers and IT Officers in coordination with ITMS.

Requirements (PROs) Examination Schedule November onwards Schedule of exam will be posted/disseminated on the last week of October

Requirements (PROs) Examinees Those who are assigned or on detail here at Camp Crame may take the exam here. The examinee shall take the exam from where he/she is currently detailed/assigned with e.g. Regional Finance, ITMS personnel, Regional Commel

Requirements (PROs) Organization ARMD Officer/ IT Officer – Regional Supervisor Proctors (1:10) Provides DICTM and ITMS the list of proctors.

The training seminar for Police Regional Offices shall be scheduled and administered by their respective ARMD Officers and IT Officers in coordination with ITMS.

Other matters End of Presentation TDICTM will closely monitor the implementation of this project. End of Presentation

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