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Microsoft Office Specialist

ABOUT THE MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST EXAMS:

Microsoft Office Specialist exams use “live” or real applications to provide the most authentic evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certiport’s performance-based testing uses specialized examination software while simultaneously running the actual Office programs. You can prepare for your certification exams by using officially licensed Microsoft Office training , courseware, assessments, and practice tests.

Microsoft Office Specialist is the official Microsoft Office certification for desktop productivity. Certification is available in the programs listed below. Expert level certifications are offered for Word and Excel. Exams are available for Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003 and Office 2007.

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MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)

Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification, the premier Microsoft desktop certification, is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. The Office Specialist program is helping meet the demand for qualified and knowledgeable people in the modern workplace.

MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)

  • MOS for Office 2000
  • MOS for Office XP
  • MOS for Office 2003 (courses available, but not mapped to exam objectives)
  • MOS for Office 2007

MOS exam requirements by certification level

Specialist

Candidates must pass any one of the following Specialist exams:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • Outlook

Expert

Candidates must pass any one of the following Expert exams:

  • Word Expert
  • Excel Expert

Master

Candidates must pass three required exams and one elective exam.

Required:

  • Word Expert
  • Excel Expert
  • PowerPoint

Elective:

  • Access
  • Outlook

With the globally recognized Microsoft Office certification, you can prove your skills with ease. Whether you’re looking for the ideal job, trying to advance in your present career, or pursuing academic goals, Microsoft Office Specialist gives you the tools to achieve more, distinguish yourself, and advance in today’s competitive academic and professional environments.

For employment seekers, Microsoft Office Specialist certification:

  • Differentiates and helps job candidates get hired.
  • Research shows not only do Microsoft Office Specialists find work faster, they also earn up to 12% more than individuals who are not certified
  • Provides a firm measure that validates Microsoft Office training
  • Gives credibility and substance to work skills

For those focused on career advancement, Microsoft Office Specialist certification:

  • Increases salary potential. Research shows 82% of certified Microsoft Office Specialists report a salary increase after certification
  • Sets company advancers apart as a desktop computing experts in their organizations
  • Provides career opportunities. Eighty-eight percent of managers report Microsoft Office certification gives employees an advantage in hiring and promotion, which means greater earning power, respect, and recognition

For students, Microsoft Office training and certification:

  • Provide a professional credential recognized around the world
  • Help earn cost-effective college credit
  • Demonstrate computing efficiency essential in the workplace

 

 

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Program

More than a single certification, the Microsoft Office Specialist Master program demonstrates an individual’s overall comprehension and expertise of Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with Office programs—they are technically skilled to efficiently use the breadth of the programs’ features.

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Benefits

The value of a Master certificate is evident in the certificate holder’s efficiency. This efficiency translates into increased productivity, and increased productivity then leads to enhanced profitability. The formula seems simple; and as indicated below, it’s calculated to provide value to both the individual and the employer.

For individuals, the MOS Master credential:

  • Provides credibility and proof of skills
  • Sets them apart as desktop computing experts
  • Helps professionals differentiate themselves and land the ideal job
  • Provides a professional credential recognized around the world
  • Demonstrates computing efficiency in the workplace

For organizations, the MOS Master Program:

  • Offers proof of acquired knowledge and skills than can contribute to organizational success
  • Increases employee productivity and effectiveness in the work place
  • Decreases the demand on valuable IT and computer-support resources
  • Develops employee confidence and promotes an atmosphere of loyalty and allegiance
  • Provides a tangible indicator of the success of organizationally sponsored training programs


When added up, it’s clear: Mastering Microsoft Office makes sense.

Achieving Master distinction gives individuals the power to market themselves as experts of the most widely used business platform in the world. And their value is recognized and rewarded. Companies pay Microsoft Office Specialists 12 percent more than their non-certified counterparts, according to a recent study conducted by premier staffing firm Robert Half International (RHI).

The days of bloated profit margins seem long gone. For organizations, maintaining a healthy bottom line in today’s economy requires careful management of resources—especially human capital. When employees have the knowledge and skills to perform at their best, employers save time and money.

To earn the MOS Master credential, individuals should complete the following steps:

  1. Receive training for the Office Specialist certification exams through any of Certiport’s Master Instructors. Other preparation tools such as books, computer-based training, videos, and instructor-led courses may be acquired through Certiport’s Approved Courseware Vendors.

  2. Contact an authorized Certiport Center to schedule a testing time.

  3. Successfully complete the following four Microsoft Office Specialist exams: Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint®, and either Access or Outlook®. To view the various levels of Microsoft Office Specialist certification, click here.

Individuals who meet these requirements will automatically receive a Microsoft Office Specialist Master certificate in the mail. If the certificate does not arrive within four weeks, contact a Certiport customer service representative.