Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

 

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills using the Microsoft Office applications:

 

ÿ      Microsoft Word - Core and Expert

ÿ      Microsoft Excel - Core and Expert

ÿ      Microsoft Outlook® - Core

ÿ      Microsoft PowerPoint® - Core

ÿ      Microsoft Access - Core

 

The Office Specialist certification provides computer program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for skills enhancement. Successful candidates receive an Office Specialist Certificate that sets them apart from their peers in the competitive job market. The certificate is a valuable credential recognized worldwide as proof that an individual has the desktop computing skills needed to work more productively and efficiently.

 

Credibility with Employers

Earning Office Specialist certification acknowledges that you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Office-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

 

Employment and Advancement

 

Because certification provides formal recognition of expertise on a subject, it is a cornerstone of a strong resume. And, once on the job, the training behind the certification process pays off. With the ability to utilize advanced functionality of hardware and software, certified employees enjoy increased productivity, more frequent job advancement, higher salaries, and greater job satisfaction.

 

Get Trained at Virginia Western!!!

 

Virginia Western offers numerous opportunities for training on Microsoft applications. Many AST graded courses exist such as AST 141—Word Core, AST 238—Word Expert and AST 232—Excel, PowerPoint, Access.  But the weekend/evening seminar program provides a great opportunity to quickly prepare for the tests.  By taking the combination of the Introduction and Intermediate one-credit seminars for any one of the tools above, you will be prepared for the Core test.  And after taking the Advanced seminar in either Word or Excel and some drilling on your own (materials will be provided) you will be ready for the Expert test. Offering Microsoft Office Specialist certification to our students provides an opportunity for them to achieve a portable, globally recognized credential that proves their abilities as productive Microsoft Office users.

 

Certification Process

 

Microsoft Office Specialist Exams are offered at Virginia Western Community College.  To schedule an exam, contact the Business Division Office, at (540) 857-7272.  For more information on the exams, visit the Microsoft Office Certifications Website, www.mous.net.

 

Training and Testing Special Deal !!!

 

If you take ITE 115, any Office related AST class, or any of our Office related seminars at Virginia Western Community College, you will be given a $5.00 discount on the related Microsoft certification test if the test is scheduled within thirty days of successful completion of the class or seminar.