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Validate skills using the 2007 Microsoft ® Office system. Microsoft Business Certification represents an exciting opportunity for individuals and organizations worldwide to become more efficient and innovative utilizing the powerful new features and functionality of the 2007 Office release. Are you ready to take advantage of all the features and benefits it has to offer?

The Microsoft Business Certification advantage. Microsoft Business Certification differentiates individuals in a competitive job market. Hiring managers can simplify and shorten their hiring process by searching for certified candidates. Teachers can integrate certification as a comprehensive solution into their business and technology curricula. Government agencies can use certification to validate and quantify the effectiveness of their training programs.

Validate skills on the most popular Microsoft Office programs and the Windows Vista™ operating system. Access™ 2007 New tools boost productivity by allowing employees to track, report, and share information in a manageable environment. Outlook ® 2007 A redesigned interface makes it easier to find and track information and connect with people. Windows Vista Dramatic improvements help people collaborate and connect to the best resources. Word 2007 Comprehensive tools and a new interface simplify creating and formatting documents. Excel ® 2007 Powerful new features let individuals analyze, share, and manage data with ease. PowerPoint ® 2007 Professional-looking presentations can be made with just a few clicks.

Why is Microsoft Business Certification important? Certification ensures that individuals can use the full features and functionality of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Hiring certified workers and certifying existing employees can help maximize a company’s return on investment with the 2007 Office system. Recruiting certified candidates can help decrease the time that hiring managers need to fill job vacancies. Microsoft Business Certification provides a comprehensive, cost- effective skills validation solution that can be used to quantify the success of training programs.

Microsoft Business Certifications Microsoft Official Pre-Test Series Provides a simple, low-cost way for individuals to identify their skill level. Online Pre-Tests make the first step towards certification easy and convenient. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Series An exciting update to the core Microsoft Office Specialist credential. Validates skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the new Windows Vista operating system. Microsoft Certified Application Professional Series Meets the needs of workers utilizing the 2007 Microsoft Office suites to deliver on projects and tasks that require advanced skills. Focus areas include Budgets, Managing Presentations, Managing Team Collaboration, and Supporting Organizations.

2007 Development Timeline 2007 Microsoft Office system launch Pre-Tests and Application Specialist credentials available for Word 2007 and Excel 2007 Pre-Test and Application Specialist credential available for PowerPoint 2007 Pre-Tests and Application Specialist credentials available for Outlook 2007 and Access 2007 Localization of Pre-Tests and Application Specialist exams begins Application Professional credential available for Managing Team Collaboration Application Professional credential available for Managing Presentations Pre-Test and Application Specialist credential available for Windows Vista Application Professional credential available for Managing Budgets Application Professional credential available for Supporting Organizations Localization of Application Professional exams begins January March May/June August September

The Microsoft Business Certification impact In a recent IDC survey: 3 of 4 supervisors believe administrative support employees proficient in Microsoft Office Technology play an important role in setting the standards for the organization's work processes. 40% of supervisors report that MOS certified employees are a valuable resource to other employees. 89% of certified employees do not require additional supervision to perform their duties. 75% of all administrative employees require either moderate or advanced Microsoft Office skills and less than a third of companies test for job-specific computer capabilities. A full quarter of "bad hires" fail on the job because of inadequate computer or administrative skills. “Bad-hire" costs are 1-2 times the employee's salary.

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