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 (formerly also known as Microsoft Office User Specialist - MOUS - for Office 97, 2000 & XP certifications; as well as Microsoft Certified Application Specialist - MCAS - for Office 2007 certifications) certifications 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 2010, Office 2007 and Office 2003.

	Microsoft Office Specialist 2010
	The Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 credential validates skills in the Microsoft Office 2010, covering Microsoft® Office Word 2010, Excel® 2010, PowerPoint® 2010, Access™ 2010, and Outlook® 2010. Expert-level exams are also available for Word 2010 and Excel 2010. In addition, Microsoft® SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft® OneNote 2010exams will also be available.		MOS 2010 Exam Status : + Word 2010 – Available + Excel 2010 – Available + PowerPoint 2010 – Available + Outlook 2010 – Available + Access 2010 – Available + Word 2010 Expert – Available + Excel 2010 Expert – Available + SharePoint 2010 – Available • OneNote 2010 – End 2011 *Target release dates are subject to change.
	Microsoft Office Specialist 2007		Microsoft Office Specialist 2003
	The Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 credential validates skills in the 2007 Microsoft Office system, as well as in the Windows Vista® operating system. Core-level exams are available for the most popular business applications: Microsoft® Office Word 2007, Excel® 2007, PowerPoint® 2007, Access™ 2007, Outlook® 2007, and Windows Vista®. Expert-level exams for Word 2007 and Excel 2007 will be released after 24 January 2011.		The Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 credential validates skills in the 2003 Microsoft Office system, covering Microsoft® Office Word 2003, Excel® 2003, PowerPoint® 2003, Access™ 2003, and Outlook® 2003. Expert-level exams are also available for Word 2003 and Excel 2003.

The full exam objectives can be found on the Microsoft site .

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master certification helps demonstrate an individual's overall comprehension and expertise of Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively.

After you successfully complete the required exams, you receive your Microsoft Office Specialist Master certificate, and the certification appears on your digital transcript.

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist Master certification on Microsoft Office 2010, 2007 or 2003, you must pass the following MOS exams in that particular version:
Microsoft Office Word Expert
Microsoft Office Excel Expert
Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Outlook or Access

Microsoft Certified Trainers to deliver Microsoft information worker coursesmeet stringent MCT certification requirements. They also receive many valuable benefits, including free access to the complete library of Official Microsoft Learning Products; substantial discounts on exams, books, and Microsoft products; members-only newsgroups and online community resources; and invitations to exclusive events and programs.

MCT certification is renewed annually. Each year, Microsoft Certified Trainers must complete an online application, pay an annual fee, and meet a number of program requirements to renew their certification for the coming year.

For more information, visit the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) program page.

If you have questions about the process of becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer to deliver Microsoft information worker courses, please contact Microsoft Regional Service Center at 1-800-820 9966 (toll-free number) from Monday to Friday
between 9:00AM to 6:00PM or you can also email them at searesc@microsoft.com.
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