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Certify skills through Microsoft ® Office Specialist 2007.

Certify skills through Microsoft ® Office Specialist 2007. .

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Certify skills through Microsoft ® Office Specialist 2007.

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  1. Certify skills through Microsoft® Office Specialist 2007. Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 represents an exciting opportunity for students to become more academically prepared and workforce ready… for instructors to optimize course effectiveness and classroom efficiency… and for institutions to strengthen their programs, curricula, relevance and stature—all by utilizing the powerful features and functionality of the Office 2007 suite. Are you ready to take advantage of all the benefits that MOS certification has to offer? ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  2. The Microsoft® Office Specialist 2007 advantage: • Institutions can provide relevant, state-of-the-art validation of course offerings. • Instructors can incorporate certification into their curricula, especially business and technology courses, as a comprehensive, cost-effective solution. • Students can acquire verifiable Office 2007 skills to support their academic advancement and career goals. • Students can validate their skills with the powerful features of the most popular Office 2007 software applications. • Students can progress through curriculum with greater ease, completing assignments and projects more efficiently. • Graduates can better differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive job market. ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  3. Validate skills on the most popular Microsoft Office 2007 programs. Word 2007 A comprehensive set of writing tools that help users create and share content. Excel® 2007 A powerful tool for creating spreadsheets, and analyzing and sharing information. PowerPoint® 2007 Powerful presentation tool that allows users to create professional-looking presentations. Outlook® 2007 An integrated solution for managing time and information, connecting across boundaries. Access® 2007 A database solution that allows users to effectively track, report and share information. Windows® Vista® for Business An operating system designed to deliver a productive, high-performing desktop experience while making it easy to manage huge volumes of business documents. ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  4. Why is Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 certification important for students? • Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a cost-effective, ready-made addition to courses—offering students the opportunity to master Office 2007 skills required for academic and business success. • Certification ensures that students are equipped with verifiable computing skills and experience that promote academic preparedness and workforce readiness. • Graduates with proven expertise in the Office 2007 release will differentiate themselves in the job market and can garner greater earning potential. • Certification verifies a wide variety of desktop computing skills—not only in using applications, but also for projects and tasks such as managing resources and preparing presentations. • Graduate school and job recruiters use Microsoft Office Specialist certification as a tool to screen and select candidates. ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  5. Microsoft® Office Specialist 2007 Certification Overview Microsoft Office Specialist (Core Certification) Candidate must pass ANY ONE of these exams: • Word 2007 • Excel®2007 • PowerPoint®2007 • Access®2007 • Outlook®2007 • Microsoft®Vista®for Business Microsoft Office Expert Candidate must pass EITHER ONE of these exams: • Word 2007 Expert • Excel®2007 Expert • Microsoft Office Master • Candidate must pass ALL THREE required exams and ONE elective exam: • Required • Word 2007 Expert • Excel 2007 Expert • PowerPoint®2007 • Elective • Access®2007 • OR • Outlook®2007 ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  6. The Microsoft® Office Specialist 2007 impact: In a recent survey on digital skills in the workplace: • 87% of certified individuals feel that they are able to complete more work-related assignment in a shorter amount of time because they are Microsoft Office certified. • 62% of certified individuals feel the valuable, time-saving skills learned through certification allow them to focus on the end results of assignments, rather than the tools used to accomplish the task. • 6 out of 10 MOS-certified respondents said they take on more complex or difficult assignments since passing their exams. SOURCE: Post Microsoft Office Certification Impact on the Job (Certiport Survey, 2007) ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  7. Find out how Microsoft® Office Specialist 2007 can work for you. Partner Contact Information goes here. ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

  8. Questions & Answers… ACADEMIC: POST-SECONDARY

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