Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Overview

You can earn a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification on Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems. This certification features Web-based pretests, program-specific certification exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple programs. After earning an MOS certification, you receive access to a member Web site where you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification and receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam. Additionally, professionals who earn this certification gain access to a certification logo that they can display on their resumes and other business materials.

Why get certified

Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification can help you differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential. Certification can also lead to increased job satisfaction. Research indicates that certified individuals have increased competence, productivity, and credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients.

For employers, the certification provides skill-verification tools that not only help assess a person's skills in using Microsoft Office programs but also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple programs in the Microsoft Office system.
 

What are the exams like?

They are not technical exams, although you must have a good overall knowledge of the application to pass. You are asked to complete real tasks using a live application. The exams are timed and take about an hour to complete. You receive a printed copy of your result immediately, although the certificate may take a short while to be posted to you. To create an account that you can use for all of your exams simply visit www.certiport.com and register then contact ACE to book a time for your exam.

What is the MOS program at ACE Training?

Many of ACE Training's courses give you the skills you need to pass a MOS exam. Exams cost $120 + GST plus an admin fee of $30 +GST. If you have done training with us the admin fee is waived. Please contact us directly for information regarding MOS Practice Tests.

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