Did you know that you could get certified in the Microsoft Office product line? Did you ever consider why you would need or even want this certification? This article should help you answer both questions, plus fill in the rest of the blanks about this certification track.
Who is the MOS for?
The Microsoft Office Specialist was designed for anyone who needs or wants to validate computer desktop skills on the Microsoft Office products. Considering how ubiquitous the Office products are in professional industry, this could include anyone from an administrative assistant to a network administrator.
Available Tracks
The MOS certification is available for Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003. It is also available in four levels: Specialist, Expert, Master, and Master Instructor. The Specialist and Expert Level certifications require only one exam while the Master level requires four.
The Master instructor level requires a candidate to have the MOS Master certification and either instructor experience, or qualifying instructor training or instructor certification. A candidate must then submit an application with the required documentation and pay a $95 fee. (more…)