August 30, 2010

The MiraCosta College Microsoft Business Certification Testing Center is now offering the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2010 Certification Exams.  The following certification exams are offered: Word 2010 Core, Word 2010 Expert, Excel 2010 Core, Excel 2010 Expert, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010, and Outlook 2010.  

The following Professional Certifications are available:
Microsoft Office Specialist 2010
 Pass any of the following certification exams:
 Word 2010 Core
 Excel 2010 Core
 PowerPoint 2010 Core
 Access 2010 Core
 Outlook 2010 Core

Microsoft Office Expert 2010
Pass any of the following certification exams:
Word 2010 Expert
Excel 2010 Expert

Microsoft Office Master 2010
 Pass three required certification exams, and one elective certification exam
 Required:
  Word 2010 Expert
  Excel 2010 Expert
  PowerPoint 2010 Core
 Electives:
  Access 2010 Core
  Outlook 2010 Core

In addition, the MiraCosta College Microsoft Business Certification Testing Center also offers Office 2007 certification exams.

*Note: As of 6/1/2010, the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) designation has been changed to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) designation.

Microsoft Office Specialists are a part of a global community of distinguished achievers. This Microsoft Certification tells the world you have demonstrated proficiency in the newest standard of the world's foremost business desktop computing applications. Microsoft certifications (based on globally recognized standards) demonstrate your computing skills and help advance your career prospects in a competitive job market.

Research has shown that 71% of supervisors use Microsoft Certification in hiring, promotion, and advancement decisions.

For more information, go to: MiraCosta College Microsoft Business Certification Testing Center