Microsoft Office Specialist (Office
Specialist) certification, the premier Microsoft desktop
certification, is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating
desktop skills. The Office Specialist program is helping meet the
demand for qualified and knowledgeable people in the modern
workplace.
Steps to Certification – Microsoft Office Specialist
To become certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist, you are required to pass a Microsoft
certification exam or a series of exams. Follow these steps to help
you prepare for an exam:
2. Choose the appropriate training you need from NETg and apply your skills in a real-world environment.
3. Take and pass the certification exams. Please visit the Microsoft Office Specialist web site for a
list of Authorized Testing Centers.
What is a Microsoft Office Specialist?
A Microsoft Office Specialist is an
individual who has certified his or her skills in one or more of the
Microsoft Office® desktop applications of Microsoft Word®, Microsoft
Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Outlook® or Microsoft
Access®, or in Microsoft Project®. The Microsoft Office Specialist
Program typically offers certification exams at the "Core" and "Expert"
skill levels*. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is the only
Microsoft approved program in the world for certifying proficiency
in Microsoft Office desktop applications and Microsoft Project. This
certification can be a valuable asset in any job search or career
advancement.
What does the Microsoft Office Specialist logo mean?
The logo identifies that NETg
courseware has been approved by the Microsoft® Office Specialist
Program to be among the finest available for learning Microsoft®
Office 2003, Office XP, Office 2000, Office 97 and Microsoft®
Project 2002 and 2000. It also means that upon completion of this
courseware, you may be prepared to become a Microsoft Office
Specialist.
* The availability of Microsoft
Office Specialist certification exams varies by application,
application version and language. Visit
http://www.microsoft.com/officespecialist for exam availability.
NETg is independent from Microsoft
Corporation, and not affiliated with Microsoft in any manner. These
e-Learning materials may be used in assisting students to prepare
for a Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Neither Microsoft, its
designated program administrator or courseware reviewer, nor NETg
warrants that use of these e-Learning materials will ensure passing
the relevant exam.
Microsoft and the Microsoft Office
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, and the
Microsoft Office Specialist Logo is used under license from owner.
