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Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification, the Microsoft Office Specialist logo premier Microsoft desktop certification, is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. The Office Specialist program is helping meet the demand for qualified and knowledgeable people in the modern workplace. Visit the Microsoft Office Specialist Website for more detailed information.

Why Earn an Office Specialist Certification?

Earning Office Specialist certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

In What Areas Can I Become Certified?

Certification is available for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. There are also different levels of certifcation available depending on the depth of your knowledge in each area. Visit Microsoft's web site for more information on requirements, frequently asked questions, and how to locate an authorized testing center--There is one right here at Oakton!

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification for Microsoft Office, you must pass one or more certification exams. Office Specialist exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating your overall comprehension of Office, your ability to use their advanced features, and your ability to integrate the Office programs with other software programs. Preparation guides for taking Office Specialist exams can be found on the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Track page. [The Office Specialist program offers certification tracks for a number of Microsoft Office editions--Office 2007, Office 2003 Editions, Office XP, and Office 2000.] Office Specialist exams are developed and validated by industry experts.

Oakton also offers MOS certificate programs for Microsoft Office Specialist Core, Word and/or Excel. These are not to be confused with Microsoft's certifying exams. The Oakton certificate programs here at Oakton will definitely prepare you to take the Microsoft certifying exams and well as to prepare you for the workforce. Take a look at the following for more information on Oakton's MOS certificate programs.