Overview
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the leading IT certification in the world with more than 1 million exams are taken every year in over 140 countries.
MOS certification exams have utilized performance-based testing technology for years and this certification led the IT industry in performance-based testing.
The new exams improve upon previous live-in-the-application testing environment by enabling even more real-world functionality and project and standards-based outcome testing.
This certification helps you to demonstrate that you have good knowledge, skills and abilities to productively use Microsoft Office. MOS enables you to tap the full features and functionality of the Microsoft Office system, resulting in heightened levels of individual performance, confidence, and differentiation.
- Microsoft Office Specialist certification gives you the tools to build a brighter future.
- Achieve industry-recognized certification
- Learn the computing skills companies are looking for
- Boost your workforce resume
- Differentiate yourself from other applicants
- Gain valuable experience and confidence
- Heighten your earning potential
- Prepare yourself for a successful future
- Microsoft Office Specialist certification gives you the tools to build a brighter future.
- Certification gives students an advantage when they apply for admission to college(s)
- Provide competitive edge they need for college acceptance
Microsoft Office Specialist certification also helps academic institutions and business and government organizations in many ways.
Academic Institutions
- Half a day workshop at Campus for students covering
- Overview of the training approach and certification exam
- Important tips and reference sites for preparation
- Training on important functions and menu options of specific MS Office tool viz. Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc
- Online training and Practice test for each student (facilitate practicing @ their convenience)
- Course ware for the respective certification exam
- Weekly progress review and update for each student
- Periodic intervention and support action at individual student level
- Practice test administration @ Campus
- Conducting certification exam @ Campus
- Where required, we work with the School / Colleges to integrate the program as part of the curriculum
Corporates
- 2 days training program followed by Practice test and certification exam
- Program can also be delivered at the respective company office itself
- Program structure and delivery methodology including the location can be customized as per customer needs
Exams are primarily performance-based and conducted in a “live,” or simulated, environment. Exam candidates taking exams for MOS 2007 or 2010 are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, a Word exam might ask a user to balance newspaper column lengths or to keep text together in columns. MOS 2013 presents the candidate with a project to build, with tasks and steps that build on each other.
MOS 2010 and earlier versions provide a variety of brief tasks to complete using Office application tools and functions. The new exam format for MOS 2013 presents a short project that the candidate must complete, using the specifications provided. This creates a real-world testing experience for candidates. For more information, check out the MOS 2013 demo video.
A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
Yes, Microsoft offers localized exams for the MOS certification.
Exam results are displayed on your screen immediately after you complete an exam. Those who pass will receive (by mail) an official certificate within approximately two to three weeks.