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Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

Published: May 8, 2008

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The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential is a globally recognized standard that validates skills with using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista. The successor to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credential, the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft.

The MCAS credential validates the skills that individuals and organizations depend on. Candidates who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam prove that they meet globally recognized performance standards and are able to work productively and efficiently.

In addition, organizations that use the MCAS credential as a tool for quantitative skills measurement to facilitate identifying, hiring, promoting, and retaining qualified individuals can benefit from a streamlined recruitment process, greater individual productivity, and increased employee satisfaction.

•	Become a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Whether you want to differentiate your skills in a competitive job market or make a bigger contribution in your present job, the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential proves that you have the in-demand skills that businesses require.
•	Find out about special offers on learning resources How do you achieve the 2007 Microsoft Office system certification you want? Start with special offers on the Learning Resources page. Then, download the Readiness Road Map for a list of resources that you can use. Evaluate your readiness options, prepare for testing, and take an exam.
•	Take a Microsoft Official Pre-Test Take an online Microsoft Official Pre-Test for a simple, low-cost way to identify your skill level. Pre-tests make the first step toward certification easy and convenient.
•	Receive exam fee reimbursement if you qualify for GI Bill benefits If you qualify for GI Bill benefits resulting from military service, you can receive reimbursement for the cost of Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams.
•	Find out if MCAS exams are available in your language Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams are available in various languages.

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