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Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program

Microsoft currently offers certification for Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office XP, and Microsoft Office 2000; however, these programs differ slightly from one another in their exams. The Office Specialist Program also offers certification for Microsoft Project 2002 and Microsoft Project 2000. For more information about the program, visit: www.microsoft.com/officespecialist.

Fast Facts on Microsoft Office Specialist

• This program is available in 168 countries and 18 different languages.
• Up to 87 percent of employers observe increased competency in their Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees.
• Approximately 22,500 Microsoft Office Specialist certificates are issued each month.

Benefits of Certification

• The Microsoft Office Specialist program provides an industry-recognized standard for measuring an individual's mastery of Office applications.
• By passing one or more Microsoft Office Specialist program certification exams, you demonstrate your proficiency in a given Office application to employers.
• Individuals who pass one or more exams gain a competitive edge in the job marketplace.

Approved Courseware for the Microsoft Office Specialist Program

As a vendor of approved courseware (VAC) of Microsoft, Course Technology offers an expanding number of Microsoft-approved courseware products, including technology-based training and assessment software, that cover the objectives required to pass a program exam. After studying with any of these materials, learners will be prepared to take the appropriate program exam.

Skills Assessment Software

Use our performance-based assessment software to gauge students' readiness for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams. With predefined preparatory exams that map back to skills taught in Course Technology textbooks, users will have the tools they need to pass the certification exam with flying colors. For more information, visit http://samcentral.course.com

Course Technology also provides computer and Web-based training through TOM (Training Online Manager) for Office XP. TOM is Microsoft-approved courseware for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams, and integrates seamlessly with our SAM XP testing software. For more information, visit http://samcentral.course.com.

Where Can I Take a Microsoft Office Specialist
Program Exam?

To find an iQcenter (authorized testing and training center) near you, or to learn about becoming a testing center, visit www.microsoft.com/officespecialist.