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.

ABOUT THE MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST EXAMS:
Microsoft Office Specialist (formerly also known as MOUS) 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
- Word Outlook® Access
- Excel PowerPoint®
- Project (2000 & XP only)