The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Office 2007 Specialist) program is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills using the Microsoft Office programs:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
The Office Specialist program provides computer program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for skills enhancement. Successful candidates receive an Office Specialist certificate that sets them apart from their peers in the competitive job market. The certificate is a valuable credential recognized worldwide as proof that an individual has the desktop computing skills needed to work more productively and efficiently.
By encouraging individuals to develop advanced skills with Microsoft business desktop software, the Office Specialist program is helping to fill the demand for qualified, knowledgeable people in the workplace. Office Specialist also helps satisfy an organization's need for a qualitative assessment of employee skills.
Benefits
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Office Specialist) certification is the globally recognized standard for validating expertise with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity programs. Learn more about the benefits Office Specialist provides to individuals, businesses, academic institutions, staffing agencies, information technology (IT) training centers, and government organizations.
Individuals
Earning Office Specialist certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.
Businesses
Employers who encourage Office Specialist certification and hire Office Specialist-certified job candidates report increased employee competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist certification also simplifies the employee selection and hiring process by easily identifying individuals with the skills to be productive from day one. Employers who invest in Office Specialist certification experience a quick return on their training and certification investment. Investing in their skills brings improved employee morale, confidence, and productivity, while increasing your bottom line.
The results of an independent research study of participants in the Office Specialist program indicate Office Specialist certification improves employee competence, productivity, and credibility, including the following:
- Up to 87 percent of employers observe increased competency in their Office Specialist-certified employees.
- Up to 83 percent of employers feel their Office Specialist-certified employees are more productive.
- Up to 77 percent of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility among co-workers.
- Up to 74 percent of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility with customers and clients.
- Up to 82 percent of employers believe Office Specialist certification directly benefits an organization.
- Up to 67 percent of employers feel Office Specialist simplifies hiring and advancement decisions.
Authorized Training
The Academy of South Florida is proud to be the #1 Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) in Florida.
Pre Requisites:
Windows operating system experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Fast Facts on Office Specialist
- The Office Specialist program is available in more than 100 countries and in 19 different languages.
- More than 2 million Office Specialist certificates have been issued.
- Approximately 38,000 Office Specialist certificates are issued each month.
At Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Microsoft Word 2007: