What is Microsoft Office Specialist?

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualification is Microsoft’s official certification in Microsoft Office desktop applications. It is an internationally recognised qualification that enables individuals to prove their skills in Microsoft Office and helps to fill the growing demand for qualified, knowledgeable people in the workplace.

By earning Microsoft Office Specialist certification, individuals will have the expertise to work competently with Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Office Specialist certified individuals report increased competence and productivity when using Microsoft Office, as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers and clients.

Microsoft Office Specialist certification sets individuals apart in today's competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

Microsoft Office Specialist certification is available for the applications listed below. Expert level certifications are also offered for Word and Excel and the exams are available in Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003.

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Access

Don’t get left behind, get certified, and put Microsoft on your C.V. today! For more information on the Microsoft Office Specialist Programme visit the Computer Training Centre on the Park Road or Phone 051 854854 between 4:00pm and 10:00pm.

What is the difference between MOS and ECDL?

The syllabus and objectives for the MOS exams are set by Microsoft and are a higher standard than the ECDL exams. However, ECDL is considered to be a good grounding from which to progress and go on to do your MOS exams. The 'Core' level MOS exam is the standard that Microsoft recommends that daily users of their desktop applications should achieve and is the equivalent to an intermediate standard of knowledge and the 'Expert' level exams are aimed at advanced users of the applications.

The only Microsoft Office approved exams, MOS allows you to highlight your knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Outlook.
MOS is the only live testing Certification Program in the world (which is more effective than the typical simulation based testing Programs)

MOS Certification makes you stand out more in a crowded job market. Get Microsoft Certification now and you'll instantly be more marketable, more valuable and more in control of your future.