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Microsoft Business Certification: Certification Datasheet
The Microsoft Business Certification features a series of verifications that provide a simple framework for skills qualification and validation. The verifications include an entry-level Microsoft Official Pre-Test, a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential that validates skills at the individual application level for the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and a Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) credential that validates cross-industry job skills.
Baseline skills identification
 | Microsoft Official Pre-Test Series Microsoft Official Pre-Tests provide a simple, low-cost way for you to determine your skill level. You take pre-tests online, which makes the first step toward certification easy and convenient. After taking the pre-test, you can receive a custom learning path with recommended training, Microsoft E-Learning, and Microsoft Press step-by-step books to help you prepare for certification exams. |
Microsoft Business Certification credentials
 | Microsoft Certified Application Specialist series The core Microsoft Office Specialist certification program credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the Windows Vista operating system. The MCAS certification targets information workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office programs, such as Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Excel 2007, and Outlook 2007.
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 | Microsoft Certified Application Professional series The MCAP certification is designed to meet the needs of workers who use the 2007 Microsoft Office system to deliver on specific projects and tasks. This credential demonstrates advanced, cross-industry skills and collaboration capabilities. The focus areas include managing budgets, managing presentations, and managing team collaboration.
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