What is Microsoft Office Specialist Certification?

The Microsoft Office Specialist  program is the only comprehensive certification program designed to validate skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access® and Microsoft Outlook®). MOUS proves computer literacy, measures proficiency, improves productivity, and identifies opportunities for skill enhancement. Becoming Microsoft Office Specialist Certified means you are more valuable to an employer and more marketable as an employee.

Why Would You Want to Become Microsoft Office Specialist Certified?

To enhance your value as an employee and your marketability. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is a valuable credential, recognized worldwide as proof that you've got the desktop computing skills you need to work with the Office Suite productively and efficiently. What Levels of Certification Are There for a Microsoft Office Specialist?

Core Level Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook

Expert Level Word Excel

Master Level There is no master test. Certification is awarded with successful completion of Expert Level in Word and Excel exams, AND successful completion of Core Level in PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook exams.

What Are The Certification Exams Like?

The exams are not a written test. Instead, they feature real-world assignments that are based on the way you actually use your computer. Using an actual document, for example, you will be asked to perform a series of tasks that clearly demonstrate your desktop computing skills. In TSG's hands-on classes, you will learn the necessary skills, complete projects, and practice, practice, practice!

How and Where Do I Start?

There are 3 steps to Microsoft Office Specialist Certification …

Step 1: Choose.
Step 2: Prepare.
Step 3: Certify.

Start by choosing the application in which you wish to certify. Evaluate your skills and experience in this application. If you need assistance in evaluating your starting point in an application, assessment software is available to assist you in the self evaluation of your skills.

Additional information concerning the process of how to become a Microsoft Office Specialist, check out the Microsoft Website at http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/officespecialist/ or ask your course instructor for a handout detailing the process.