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MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST

INTRODUCE BY: LY TRAN THAI HOC (M.SC. I.T)�MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TRAINER – MOS MASTER – IC3 GS4 AUTHORIZED EDUCATOR�FAN PAGE: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOCICT.EDU.VN�YOUTUBE: HOCICT CHANNEL

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ABOUT MOS

At present, individuals with an international MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certifications are getting attention from many domestic and foreign companies in employment recruiting, such as major financial institutes, and telecom corporations. Besides, MOS program is being used as a standard curriculum for K1-12 pupils and college students in our country. Since MOS is still new, therefore studying and obtaining the MOS certification is difficult due to some obstacles for the students.
Base on my own professional experiences and personal encounters, I will summarize several important topics to keep in mind when studying as well as taking exam for MOS certification.

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What is MOS Certification?

MOS is an abbreviation for Microsoft Office Specialist; it is a certification for advance proficiency skill of each application is Microsoft Office suite. This examination was create by Microsoft and implemented by Certiport (United States) worldwide.
MOS Certification is issued by the Microsoft Corporation itself and signed to endorse by the Microsoft’s Chief Executor Officer.

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MOS LEVEL & MOS VERSION

Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in a specific Office program. Holding a MOS certification can earn an entry-level business employee as much as $16,000 more in annual salary than uncertified peers.*

Demonstrate that you have advanced skills in key Office programs by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification.

Demonstrate that you have the deepest level of skills needed to proficiently use Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office 2016

Microsoft Office 2013

Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office 2007

*Anderson, Cushing, and John F. Gantz. Skills Requirements for Tomorrow’s Best Jobs: Helping Educators Provide Students with Skills

and Tools They Need. IDC/Microsoft. October 2013. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/download/presskits/education/docs/IDC_101513.pdf

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Who issue MOS Certification?

MOS Certification is issued by the Microsoft Corporation itself and signed to endorse by the Microsoft’s Chief Executor Officer.

International Certificate

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MOS Certification

MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST 2016

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Introducing Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Certification Exams by Certiport

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Microsoft Office Specialist

What is Microsoft Office Specialist Certification?
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is a premier industry recognized credential that provides students to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office applications.
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification features a series of certification levels, providing a continuum for skills qualification and validation. They include core credentials in any one of the most popular Microsoft Office 2016 products, and Expert and Master credentialing for advanced users.

This certification demonstrates that you have the deepest level of skills needed to proficiently use Microsoft

Office. Earning this distinguished credential requires four exams: Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, and either Outlook or Access.

Master Series

Demonstrate that you have a deeper level of skills in key Microsoft Office programs. Gaining the Expert credential requires passing either of these exams: Word Expert or Excel Expert.

Expert Series

Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in a specific Office program . Exams are available on these Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Specialist Series

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Microsoft Office 2016


Validate skills on the most popular Microsoft Office 2016 programs
Word 2016 Enhanced features, collaborative tools and almost anywhere file access make it easy to create professional-quality documents. Excel® 2016 New analysis, visualization and access tools make it easier to manage and share data. PowerPoint 2016® Exciting and easy-to-use audio/visual capabilities make it simple to create powerful, polished presentations.	Access® 2010 Simplified tools and new Web databases make it easier to track, report and share data. Outlook® 2010 Advanced e-mail organization, search, communication and social networking features enhance productivity. More on Microsoft Office Specialist Certification https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mos-certification.aspx

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MOS Mapping to Key Job Roles by Application

Specialist Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access SharePoint
Expert Word Excel
*Master

*Master Cert requires Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, and either Outlook or Access

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Student Benefits

Certifications help:

Differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market
Broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills
Result in higher earning potential
Added plus on your resume

There is a global need for people highly skilled in Microsoft technologies, and Microsoft Certifications are the credentials you need to impress employers!
Some colleges or universities recognize this certification and can be applied to credits earned.
A chance to enter into the World Wide Competition and compete among your peer groups from around the World.

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EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT

NOW HIRING:

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.

Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.

Experience with Intuit Accounting system or other automated accounting system a plus.

Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -paced setting.

Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access & Word.

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Employability for Students

93% of certified individuals report becoming more skilled in Office Applications through obtaining a certification
55% of Hiring Managers consider certification as a criterion for hiring
81% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals perform better
79% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more efficient
85% of Supervisors report their Office certified workers are more productive and require less supervision

Job Placement:

Certified individuals are placed on assignment at a higher rate than the industry average.

Full-time versus Part-time:

Certified individuals are converting to full-time employment 20% more often than non-certified individuals.

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Sample Certificate

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Exams lengths

Code	Subject	Questions	Minutes
77-725	Word	35	50
77-727	Excel	35
77-729	PowerPoint	35
77-730	Access	31
77-726	Word Expert	26
77-728	Excel Expert	26
77-731	Outlook	35