 Businesses in the 21st Century cannot go far without staff with effective word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and desktop publishing skills and Microsoft Office has become the essential package for businesses of every size.
Large or small, businesses have always suffered from poorly trained staff and have always been on the lookout for highly computer literate employees.
For the employee, one of the best ways to prove your proficiency to an employer or headhunter is Microsoft accredited certification. For the employer, it is a means of maintaining a highly trained team and making sure that staff know what they are doing in your office.
Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist Exams
Duration: 50 minutes each
Price: £80.00 per exam (discounts available if purchased as a bolt on to the course)
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential validates skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and the Windows Vista operating system, meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn the MCAS credential. More details of each can be found on the Microsoft website, click on a link to visit and find out more.
 Microsoft® Certified Application Professional Exams
Duration: 50 minutes each
Price: £80.00 per exam (discounts available if purchased as a bolt on to the course)
When you achieve a Microsoft® Certified Application Professional certification, you stand out as a leader in your professional field. You stand a little taller; more confident in the way you do business and in your understanding of what it takes to get the job done right. You instinctively demonstrate your leadership capabilities and manage your daily tasks with ease.
This credential demonstrates advanced, industry-diagnostic skills and collaboration capabilities. Focus areas include Managing Budgets, Managing Presentations, and Managing Team Collaboration. Exams include the following:
- Content Management and Collaboration
- Creating and Managing Presentations
- Budget Analysis and Forecasting
- Organizational Support
 Microsoft® Office Specialist Exams
Price:£80.00 per exam
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program offers certification tracks for Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000. To earn an MOS certification for Microsoft Office, you must pass one or more certification exams. MOS certification exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating your overall comprehension of Microsoft Office or Office Project programs, your ability to use advanced features, and your ability to integrate Office programs with other software.
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