Business Applications Certification

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Receive a Certiport test voucher, a test re-take and Certiprep Test Prep Software, a $285 value for only $140

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Up to 67% of employers feel Office Specialist simplifies hiring and advancement decisions.

Up to 83% of employers feel their Office Specialist-certified employees are more productive.

Up to 77% of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility among co-workers.

Up to 74% of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility with customers and clients.

From Microsoft.com

Microsoft Office Certification

“Managers prefer hiring people who are certified because those people have proven themselves to be more skilled, more productive and more creative. For people looking to advance their careers, certification is a proven benefit.”

- Lutz Ziob, general manager of Microsoft Learning

With the uncertainty of the economy, having a competitive edge in the job market is more important than ever. Receiving Microsoft Certifications can easily give you that competitive edge to become an indispensible resource to your current or future employer.

Microsoft certification demonstrates your computing skills and help advance your career prospect in a competitive job market. These certifications are recognized worldwide as the standard for validating expertise in using Microsoft Office programs and the Windows Vista operating system. Microsoft Business Certification benefits everyone. It helps individuals differentiate themselves in a competitive job market, and enables hiring managers to simplify and shorten the hiring process. Most importantly – people who are certified are able to do their job better.

About Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Certification

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential, part of the Microsoft Business Certification program, identifies specific skills covering the most in-demand 2007 Microsoft Office system products—Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007—as well as the Windows Vista operating system. Candidates must pass a certification exam in order to earn the MCAS credential.

Whether you want to stand out in the job market, improve and simplify your organization’s hiring process, or empower your students to enter the workforce, Microsoft Business Certification demonstrates your proven expertise.

New Horizons of Minnesota can help you get certified in the following:

Exam	Test Information	What You Will Be Tested On
Microsoft Word 2007	Spend more time writing, less time formatting, with the new ribbon in office Word 2007. Reduce file sizes and improve document retention. Connect documents to business information.	Creating and customizing documents Formatting content Working with visual content Organizing content Reviewing documents Sharing and securing content
Microsoft Excel 2007	Explore large amounts of data with more rown, columns, and other new features. Create, format, and expand tables with new excel table enhancements. Use shared charting in the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.	Creating and manipulating data Formatting data and contnet Creating and modifying formulas Presenting data visually Collaborating and securing data
Microsoft PowerPoint® 2007	Add designer-quality SmartArt™ graphics. Use new themes, layout, Quick Styles, tables, and charts. Share information and collaborate with users of different operating systems.	Creating and formatting presentations Creating and formatting slide content Collaborating on presentations Delivering presenetions
Microsoft Access™ 2007	Get started quickly using pre-built tracking applications. Complete tasks faster with the new user interface. Effectively share tracked information with others.
Microsoft Outlook® 2007	Instantly search all information. Easily manage daily priorities and information. Connect with people easily and effectively.	Managing messaging Managing scheduling Managing tasks Managing contacts Managing personal contact information Organizing information
Windows Vista™	Improve security and compliance. Optimize your desktop infrastructure. Find and use information more easily. Better enable your mobile workforce.

Microsoft Office Certification FAQ

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Why get certified?

It helps individuals differentiate themselves in a competitive job market, and enables hiring managers to simplify and shorten the hiring process. Most importantly – people who are certified are able to do their job better. Those who are certified have proven expertise utilizing the powerful new features and functionality of the 2007 Microsoft Office System. Individuals can complete tasks more easily, getting the most out of the Microsoft Office products they use every day in order to work smarter and deliver better results.
Why is certification important?

As companies upgrade to the 2007 Microsoft Office System, certification is a perfect opportunity to recruit and retain productive employees, which in turn validates and maximizes the return on their technology investment. Individuals certified in the 2007 Microsoft Office products have more skills than could be acquired just by learning on the job, and can tap the new features and functionality to complete tasks and projects quickly and more efficiently.
What’s new with the Microsoft Certification?

The core Microsoft Office Specialist Credential has been updated to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the new Windows Vista® operating system. The Application Specialist Certification covers the most popular business applications.
What will I receive upon completion of my exam?
When you 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 resume. Also, you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certifications. You will receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam.

Individuals:
- Can prove your expertise in using the latest Microsoft Office programs and the Windows Vista® operating system.
- Differentiate yourself in today’s competitive job market.
- Broaden your employment opportunities by showing your advanced skills and resulting in higher earning potential.
- Increase you job satisfaction.
- Increase your competency, productivity, and creditability with employers, co-workers and clients.
Businesses:
- Increase employee proficiency and productivity.
- Fill job vacancies quickly.
- Retain the most productive employees.
- Validate and maximize the return on your company’s resources and technology
How much does it cost to get certified?

Each exam costs $125.

Special Offer: Receive a Certiport test voucher, a test re-take and Certiprep Test Prep Software , a $285 value for only $140

Special Offer

Microsoft Office Certification

“Managers prefer hiring people who are certified because those people have proven themselves to be more skilled, more productive and more creative. For people looking to advance their careers, certification is a proven benefit.”

About Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Certification

Microsoft Office Certification FAQ

Why get certified?

Why is certification important?

What’s new with the Microsoft Certification?

What will I receive upon completion of my exam?

How much does it cost to get certified?