Get Your Students Certified in MOS: Using the ‘Learn-by-Doing’ Approach LaFaith Washington, Educational Sales Consultant

Presentation Topics About B.E. Publishing What is Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Value of MOS Certification Benefits of MOS Certification - Win-Win for All Why Certiport Certiport Testing Details Licensing Options What is the Learn-by-Doing Approach Explore B.E. Publishing’s MOS Word, PowerPoint & Excel 2016 eCTE Platform

About B.E. Publishing 20+ years publishing CTE resources Our vision is guided by former and current teachers and students Content developed to teach through a format that makes it so engaging and relevant students don’t even realize they are learning Creative resources built with an advisory board of teachers, students, administrators, and professional members of CTE organizations (ISTE, NAESP, NBEA, HOSA, ACTE)

All About Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

Value of MOS Certification Bridges the gap between professional skill level and employer expectations Improves academic performance Increased graduation rates, GPAs, post-secondary enrollment, and overall confidence Makes resumes stand out 91% of hiring managers consider certifications when hiring

Benefits of MOS Certification A Win-Win for All Students Boost academic performance, prepares them for the demands of college, open doors to career opportunities Educators Enjoy a more confident, engaged student body Administrators See more diplomas and higher GPAs Employers Hire more qualified, increase in employee productivity, improves employee effectiveness and initiative

Why Certiport Works with more than 400 Subject Matter Experts in 20 countries to ensure exam objectives meet industry needs Has delivered over 10 million exams worldwide 148 countries and 26 different languages 14,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers (CATC) worldwide 175,000 exams administered monthly 1 exam administered every 15 seconds

Certiport Testing Details MOS Certification Exam Performance-based 50 minutes Results available immediately Funding Options Perkins Funding Federal & State Grants – Enhancing Education Through Technology (EFFT) PTA/PTO, Fundraisers, Partnerships

Licensing Options Individual Licenses K-12 Site License Purchase vouchers through Certiport Take exam at the nearest CATC K-12 Site License Your school can conduct tests in 1 classroom, 30 computers Affordable yearly fee – can cover costs through student fees No pre-test costs Instructors can certify through professional development program

All About the Learn-by-Doing: Microsoft Office Specialist Series

What is Learn-by-Doing Approach Self-guided, independent approach Allows teacher to act as a facilitator Great for ALL skill levels – Allows students to move at their own pace Hands-on – Engages learners

Learn-by-Doing: Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Series Over 150 hands-on lessons across 3 apps: Word 2016, Excel 2016, and PowerPoint 2016 100% aligned to the skills assessed in MOS Certification Exams Practice tests for MOS Certification Exams Available in both print and e-Text bundles Available for purchase as a bundle or as individual titles Certiport Approved Courseware Vendor

eCTE B.E. Publishing’s Career & Technical Education Digital Platform Provides easy and interactive access to our extensive library of CTE titles Designed to help students learn by doing Our new eCTE platform and app will help you deliver dynamic resources and engaging, creative lessons on any computer or mobile device, online and offline

Get Your Students Certified in MOS: Using the ‘Learn-by-Doing’ Approach Thank You LaFaith Washington, Educational Sales Consultant lafaith@bepublishing.com 888-781-6921 EXT 325 www.bepublishing.com