MOUS CERTIFICATION
Why Is Getting Certified Important?
A MOUS certification can benefit you in many ways. For example, you can show an employer that you have received certified training in Microsoft Office 97, or you can advance further in education or in your organization. Earning this certification makes you more competitive with the knowledge and skills that you possess. It is also personally satisfying to know that you have reached a skill level that is validated by Microsoft ,Corporation. You can also be certified as an expert user of Microsoft Office. The difference between expert and proficient users is the level of competency. Proficient users can perform a wide range of basic tasks. Expert users can do all those same tasks, plus more advanced tasks, such as special formatting.
Where Does Testing Take Place?
To be certified, you will need to take an exam from a third-party testing company called an Authorization Certification Testing Center. Call 800-933-4493 to find the location of the testing center nearest you. Learn more about the criteria for testing and what is involved. Tests are conducted at different dates throughout the calendar year. South- Western Education Publishing has developed an entire line of training materials suitable for Microsoft Office certification. To learn more, call 800-824-5179. Also, visit our web site at www.computered.swpco.com.
Microsoft Office User Specialist Matrix - Microsoft Office 97
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evLevel |
Description | Requirements | Credential Awarded | Courseware Mapping |
| Master | Becoming a Microsoft Office User Specialist at the Master level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office 97. | Pass all FOUR of the Expert exams: Microsoft Word 97 Expert Microsoft Excel 97 Expert Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Expert Microsoft Access 97 Expert |
The candidates will be awarded one certificate
for passing all four of the Expert exams: Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Office 97 Master |
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| Expert | Becoming a Microsoft Office User Specialist at the Expert level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of the advanced features in a specific Microsoft Office 97 application. | Pass any ONE of the Expert exams: Microsoft Word 97 Expert Microsoft Excel 97 Expert Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Expert Microsoft Access 97 Expert |
The candidates will be awarded one certificate
for each of the Expert exams they have passed: Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Word 97 Expert Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Excel 97 Expert Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Expert Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Access 97 Expert |
The Expert level maps to these courseware
levels: Advanced (some courseware publishers also include the easier Expert objectives in their Intermediate courses) |
| Proficient | Becoming a Microsoft Office User Specialist at the Proficient level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of the core features in a specific Microsoft Office 97 application. | Pass any ONE of the Proficient
exams: Microsoft Word 97 Proficient Microsoft Excel 97 Proficient |
The candidates will be awarded
one certificate for each of the Proficient exams they
have passed: Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Word 97 Proficient Microsoft Office User Specialist: Microsoft Excel 97 Proficient |
The Proficient level maps to
these courseware levels: Intermediate and Basic/Beginner
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