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What does this logo mean?

It means this courseware has been approved by the Microsoft® Office Specialist Program to be among the finest available for learning Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Word 2002, Microsoft Excel 2002, Microsoft PowerPoint 2002, and Microsoft Outlook 2002. It also means that upon certification of this courseware, you may be prepared to take an exam for Microsoft Office Specialist qualification.

What is a Microsoft Office Specialist?

A Microsoft Office Specialist is an individual who has passed exams for certifying his or her skills in one or more of the Microsoft Office desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, or Microsoft Project. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program typically offers certification exams at the "Specialist" and "Expert" skill levels. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is the only program in the world approved by Microsoft for testing proficiency in Microsoft Office desktop applications and Microsoft Project. This testing program can be a valuable asset in any job search or career advancement.

More Information:
To learn about becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, visit http://www.microsoft.com/officespecialist.

*The availability of Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams varies by application, application version and language. Visit www.microsoft.com/officespecialist for exam availability. Microsoft, the Microsoft Office Logo, PowerPoint, and Outlook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, and the Microsoft Office Specialist Logo is used under license from owner.

Who Benefits from Microsoft Office Specialist Certification?

Employers value skilled employees because they contribute to productivity and efficiency. Microsoft Office Specialist certification helps satisfy employers' needs for objective, qualitative assessment of employees' skills. Certification, coupled with training, offers organizations of every size the ability to enhance productivity and efficiency by enabling their employees to capitalize on the laborsaving features in Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Office Specialist certification can ultimately improve the bottom line.

Employees
benefit from Microsoft Office Specialist certification because it verifies that they have the confidence and the ability to use Microsoft Office applications in meeting and exceeding their work challenges. Many use certification as a gateway to promotions and positions of greater responsibility.

Instructors
can use Microsoft Office Specialist certification as a valuable credential that demonstrates their ability to teach students the Microsoft Office applications. The Microsoft Office Specialist Authorized Instructor program is an additional credential that is available to those who wish to further demonstrate their instructional capabilities.

Students
who achieve Microsoft Office Specialist certification are distinguished among their peers. Certification demonstrates their efficiency in completing assignments and projects using a Microsoft program. Improved confidence toward meeting new challenges and obstacles is another benefit. Achieving Microsoft Office Specialist certification gives students marketable skills that help them stand out in today's competitive job market.

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Benchmark Series

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Microsoft Word 2003: Specialist and Expert Certification
Microsoft Word 2002: Core and Expert Certification
Microsoft Word 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Word 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft Word 2003: Expert Certification
Microsoft Word 2002: Expert Certification
Microsoft Excel 2003: Specialist and Expert Certification
Microsoft Excel 2002: Core and Expert Certification
Microsoft Excel 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Excel 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft Excel 2003: Expert Certification
Microsoft Excel 2002: Expert Certification
Microsoft Access 2003: Specialist and Expert Certification
Microsoft Access 2002: Core and Expert Certification
Microsoft Access 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Access 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft Access 2003: Expert Certification
Microsoft Access 2002: Expert Certification
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003: Specialist Certification
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Marquee Series

Microsoft Office 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Office XP: Core Certification
Microsoft Word 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Word 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft Excel 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Excel 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft Access 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft Access 2002: Core Certification
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003: Specialist Certification
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002: Comprehensive Certification


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