Microsoft Business Certification Requirements
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 | Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) series |
| Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) series |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) |
A Microsoft Business Certification shows employers that you have the technical skills to solve real-world problems by using advanced features of Microsoft Office programs and Windows Vista.
Three Microsoft Business Certification paths are available. To determine the path that best validates your expertise, consider:
| • | The program and version(s) for which you have the most expertise |
| • | The length of time you have used the program |
| • | Whether you have had formal or informal training in using that program |
Start working on your certification today by selecting a Microsoft Business Certification path and contacting a Microsoft Certified exam provider in one of the many worldwide locations.
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Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) series
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential, part of the Microsoft Business Certification program, identifies specific skills covering the most in-demand 2007 Microsoft Office system products—Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007—as well as the Windows Vista operating system. Candidates must pass a certification exam in order to earn the MCAS credential.
| • | Learn more about the MCAS credential |
Training and exam availability
Exams are now available in multiple languages. Please refer to the following exam preparation guides for information on training materials to help you get ready for a specific exam.
| • | Find exams in your language |
| MCAS credential earned | Certification exam |
Windows Vista for the Business Worker | |
Microsoft Office Word 2007 | |
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 | |
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 | |
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 | |
Microsoft Office Access 2007 |
Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) series
The Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) credential, part of the Microsoft Business Certification program, validates that you have advanced cross-industry skills that enable you to deliver on specific tasks and projects by using the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
| • | Learn more about the MCAP credential |
Training and exam availability
MCAP exams provide a valid and reliable measure of your technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating your ability to use the advanced features of the 2007 Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to solve real-world business problems.
Individuals must pass at least one of the certification exams in the following table to earn the corresponding MCAP credential.
| MCAP credential earned | Certification exam |
Supporting Organizations | Exam 77-610: Organizational Support |
Managing Presentations | Exam 77-611: Creating and Managing Presentations |
Managing Team Collaboration | Exam 77-612: Content Management and Collaboration |
Managing Budgets | Exam 77-613: Budget Analysis and Forecasting |
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office Project, you must pass one or more certification exams. MOS exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating your overall comprehension of Microsoft Office or Office Project programs, your ability to use advanced features, and your ability to integrate the Office programs with other software programs. MOS exams are developed and validated by industry experts, and exam development is accredited by the Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach.
| • | Visit the Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach site (www.unl.edu/buros/biaco) |
| • | Learn more about the MOS credential |
| • | Find out about the MOS Master Instructor certification |
Certification tracks
The MOS program offers certification tracks for a number of Microsoft Office versions. Select from the following Microsoft Office tracks to learn about the specific exam requirements.
| • | Microsoft Office 2003 editions track |
| • | Microsoft Office XP track |
| • | Microsoft Office 2000 track |
The MOS program also offers certification for Microsoft Project 2002 and Microsoft Project 2000.
| • | Learn more about Microsoft Office Project certification |
Exam requirements for certification
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Overview | Candidates must successfully complete any one of the Specialist exams in the following list: | Candidates must successfully complete any one of the Expert exams in the following list: | Candidates must successfully complete three required exams and one elective exam in the following list: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exams |
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Elective exams:
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Microsoft Office 2003 editions track
| MOS credential earned | Certification exam |
Word 2003 | |
Word 2003 Expert | |
Excel 2003 | |
Excel 2003 Expert | |
PowerPoint 2003 | |
Access 2003 | |
Outlook 2003 |
Microsoft Office XP track
| MOS credential earned | Certification exam |
Word 2002 | |
Word 2002 Expert | |
Excel 2002 | |
Excel 2002 Expert | |
PowerPoint 2002 | |
Access 2002 | |
Outlook 2002 |
Microsoft Office 2000 editions track
| MOS credential earned | Certification exam |
Word 2000 | |
Word 2000 Expert | |
Excel 2000 | |
Excel 2000 Expert | |
PowerPoint 2000 | |
Access 2000 | |
Outlook 2000 |