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Microsoft Office Specialist Program

The Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification Program recognizes individuals who have achieved a certain level of mastery with Microsoft Office products. Typically, certification exams at the "Core" and "Expert" skill levels are available. The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program provides a framework for measuring end-user proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications.

A Microsoft Office Specialist is an individual who has certified his or her skills in one or more of the Microsoft Office desktop applications of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPointâ, Microsoft Outlookâ or Microsoft Access, or in Microsoft Project. To be certified, individuals must pass one or more exams.

The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is the only Microsoft approved program in the world for certifying proficiency in Microsoft Office desktop applications and Microsoft Project. This certification can be a valuable asset in any job search or career advancement.

Approved Courseware

As one of Microsoft's Vendor of Approved Courseware (VAC), Thomson/South-Western offers learning materials specifically designed to prepare individuals to take Microsoft Office Specialist Program Exams. These materials cover 100% of the exam objectives and are reviewed by a third party appointed by Microsoft to meet their rigorous quality standards. These books will prepare users to take the appropriate Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam.

To learn more about the Microsoft Office Specialist program: http://www.microsoft.com/officespecialist