Microsoft Certified Application Professional

Microsoft has introduced a replacement series of certifications to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. The two new Microsoft Business Certifications are called: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (1) and Professional(2).

The Microsoft Business Certification credential recognizes the business skills needed to get the most out of the improved features and functionality of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Whether you want to stand out in the job market, improve and simplify your organization's hiring processes, or empower your students to enter the workforce, the Microsoft Business Certification demonstrates proven expertise that businesses will depend on.

The new Application Professional certification is designed to meet the needs of workers who use the 2007 Microsoft Office system to deliver on specific projects and tasks. This credential demonstrates advanced, cross-industry skills and collaboration capabilities. The focus areas include managing budgets, managing presentations, and managing team collaboration.

Training and exam availability

MCAP exams provide a valid and reliable measure of your technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating your ability to use the advanced features of the 2007 Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to solve real-world business problems.

Individuals must pass at least one of the certification exams in the following table to earn the corresponding MCAP credential.

The following MCAP exams will be available in multiple languages in mid-2008.