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The Microsoft Business Certification program recognizes the skills needed to use the full features and functionality of Microsoft Office programs and the Windows Vista operating 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, Microsoft Business Certification demonstrates proven expertise that businesses will depend on.
Available credentials
The Microsoft Business Certification program consists of three credentials, each featuring Web-based pretests, application-specific certification exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple applications.
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Series
The core Microsoft Office Specialist certification has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as with the Windows Vista operating system. The Application Specialist credential targets information workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office products: Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007.
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential 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.
Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) Series
The Application Professional certification is designed to meet the needs of workers utilizing the 2007 Microsoft Office suites to deliver on specific projects and tasks. This credential demonstrates advanced, cross-industry skill and collaboration capabilities. Focus areas include managing budgets, managing presentations, managing team collaboration, and supporting organizations.
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