Microsoft Office Specialist Success Stories

Office Specialist certification gave Mark Turner the necessary computer software skills and confidence to be a successful MBA student at the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University. Now he is free to pursue the career of his dreams.

With a bachelor’s degree in one hand and Microsoft certifications in the other, soon-to-be graduate David Wenkel is getting well prepared to enter the business world. He has made sure to earn his Office Specialist certification along the way.

In many ways Steven Mell is like other kids his age, but when it comes to Office Specialist certification, he is well beyond his years. At just 11 years of age, Mell is one of the youngest people ever to achieve Office Specialist certification.

Even with her years of experience as an information technology (IT) instructor at Southwest Virginia Community College, Diana Stinson recognizes the value of further validation of her skills and teaching experience with Office Specialist Master Instructor certification.

George Leung has achieved an Office Specialist certification, Master Instructor status in Office 2000, and Master status in Office XP, all in the name of validating his expertise and professional standards.

Earning Office Specialist and Master Instructor certifications has benefited Ales Kabilka's company and students as well as his career.

Office Specialist Master Instructor April McDuffie keeps busy showing her students at East Central Technical College the benefits of Office Specialist certification. Now she’s doing the same for the faculty and staff at the school.

As the first Office Specialist Master Instructor on Office 2000 and Office 97 in Georgia, Chris Menard knows the benefits of certification. Office Specialist certification has improved his credibility as an IT trainer and advanced his career.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Mary Prise had retired from the United States Navy but wanted to continue teaching. Starting out with no computer experience, Prise worked her way up to what she is today—an Office Specialist Instructor.

Dianna Read built on her experience with Microsoft Access to earn Office Specialist certification. Then she decided to realize her dream of teaching by becoming an Office Specialist Master Instructor at Central Florida Community College.

Interface Computer School (ICS) knows about the importance of verifying quality training with certification through the Office Specialist program. ICS Students say Office Specialist certification is a motivating factor that made them decide to attend the school.

Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP is reaping the benefits of Office Specialist certification. Employees in the Document Production Center of the international law firm now must hold the credential to work in there.

East-West University has expanded its Office Specialist program to the general public through evening and adult education programs. Demand from continuing education students for comprehensive Office Specialist courses has increased significantly.

Computers in the workplace present a new challenge to academic institutions preparing students for careers in business. Pepperdine University has implemented Office Specialist certification into their curriculum at the Graziadio School of Business to meet the challenge.