Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

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 core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the new Windows Vista operating system. The Application Specialist certification targets Information Workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office applications such as Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Excel 2007, and Outlook 2007.