Microsoft Business Certification: A New enhancement to the Microsoft Certification Family

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.
 

New enhancements to the Microsoft Certification Family

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Office workers: do your job faster, smarter, and better than ever

Why you should get certified

Microsoft Business Certification specifically targets workplace demand for 2007 Microsoft Office skills. By becoming certified, you can prove to employers, colleagues, and yourself that you have the capabilities to take advantage of the most up-to-date technologies that the 2007 Microsoft Office system has to offer.

The new Microsoft Business Certification program features a series of verifications that provide a simple framework to qualify your expertise. And you can get certified in a wide variety of skills—not only the most used Microsoft Office applications, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook, and the new Windows Vista operating system—but also for specific job functions such as managing budgets and presentations.

Discover the benefits of Microsoft Business Certification

With the Microsoft Business Certification credential, the benefits of certification are better than ever. If you successfully complete and pass an exam, you can become a member of the Microsoft Certification Program and receive an access code to a private Web site. From there, you can access your certification logo so that you can display it in your business communications and resumé; you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification; and you can receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam.

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Certification has business value

By specifically addressing the need for 2007 Microsoft Office skills, the Microsoft Business Certification program is an important tool that you can look for to help simplify your hiring process. Once an employee is hired, certification is also a strong indicator of job performance. By hiring qualified candidates with verifiable skills, you can reduce the costs that are associated with poor hiring decisions and high employee turnover.

The new Microsoft Business Certification program features a series of verifications that provide a simple framework to qualify worker expertise. Individuals can get certified in a wide variety of skills—not only the most used Microsoft Office applications, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook, and the new Windows Vista operating system—but also for specific job functions such as managing budgets and presentations.

Improve employee satisfaction

With the Microsoft Business Certification credential, the benefits of certification are better than ever before. Individuals who successfully complete and pass an exam will become members of the Microsoft Certification Program and have access to a private Web site that features exclusive benefits. By certifying your workforce, you show your commitment, not only to your business success, but also to employee satisfaction and to your employees' personal goals.

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Certification Datasheet

The new Microsoft Business Certification features a series of verifications that provide a simple framework for skills qualification and validation. The verifications include an entry-level Microsoft Official Pre-Test, an Application Specialist credential that validates skills at the individual application level for the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and an Application Professional credential that validates cross-industry job skills.

Baseline skills identification

Microsoft Official Pre-Tests provide a simple, low-cost way for individuals to determine their skill level. Pre-tests are taken online, making the first step toward certification easy and convenient. After taking the pre-test, individuals can receive a custom learning path with recommended training, Microsoft E-Learning, and Microsoft Press Step-by-Step Books to help prepare for certification exams.

 

New Microsoft Business Certification credentials

 

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Series 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.

Microsoft Certified Application Professional Series 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.

 

Microsoft Official Pre-Tests and Microsoft Business Certification credentials will be released intermittently in 2007.