MOS

Technology is everywhere. There is a need to provide students the appropriate business software and technology skills necessary in every day life, whether it is basic computer skills or advanced technical skills. Almost every job today requires some form of technology skills. Students who hold a Microsoft Certification can prove their proficiency.

With Microsoft Certification, educators are able to validate their students’ technology skills, which helps them stand out from the crowd and enhance their education and career prospects.

For more than 20 years, Microsoft Certification has been the IT industry’s most respected validation of skills.

Why Certify?

A lifetime of benefits

By earning a Microsoft Certification, students will:

• have a firm measure and increased confidence in their skills

• achieve a higher degree of success in their pursuit of higher education or a career in technology

• gain recognition among peers and employers, and a distinct edge in the competitive job market

• demonstrate their skills on the latest technologies

• chart a career development path for ongoing advancement of Microsoft technology skills

Provided by:

www.microsoft.com/itacademy, Optimize Program Effectiveness

Microsoft Office Specialist

MOS Certification is the recognized standard for core Microsoft Office skills.

Microsoft Office Specialist–Expert

MOS Expert certification recognizes an authority on advanced Microsoft Office functionality.

Microsoft Office Specialist–Master

MOS Master certification is the pinnacle distinction for outstanding proficiency with

the Microsoft Office suite.

The Microsoft IT Academy program is designed to help you prepare for Microsoft Certification. Certification can help you earn college credits and enhance your resume with credentials that are recognized by employers around the world. In fact, certified professionals report earning a 5.4% higher average salary than their non-certified peers2.

2 Global Knowledge, IT Skills and Salary Survey, Mar 2011

College and Career Readiness

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/certification-benefits.aspx

When you pass a Microsoft Certification exam, you become a member of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community with access to all of the benefits provided through the Microsoft Certification Program. You can use your Microsoft account to access the MCP member sites, where you’ll find lots of ways to keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive.

Exams you pass and certifications you earn become part of your official transcript, which you can allow potential employers to access directly. A Microsoft Certification is an industry standard that is recognized worldwide and can help open doors to potential job opportunities.

The American Council on Education (ACE) has approved college credit for select Microsoft Certifications. When you pass a Microsoft Certification exam, you can apply for U S college credit via the ACE College Credit Recommendation Service.

See link above for resource. Microsoft.com/learning