DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MS OFFICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

Benefits of Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications are designed to provide students and professionals with real-world exercises to enhance their knowledge of Microsoft Office. MOS certifications ensure candidates have command over Microsoft Office features. It helps students and working professionals realize their potentials and give their careers a boost. Candidates holding MOS certificates are benefitted in many ways which are:

• Microsoft Office specialists boost the academic performance of students and prepare them for better careers.
• Those who are in administration can also learn Microsoft Office Specialist and improve the institutional result.
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification provides educators targeted training and support them in their job.

Eligibility Criteria for Microsoft Office Specialist Certificates

There are no specific eligibility criteria for pursuing Microsoft Office Specialist certificates. However, candidates are expected to have completed at least Class 10 or its equivalent from a recognized board. Moreover, the candidates are also expected to have a basic understanding of computers and their software such as MS Office, Microsoft Windows.

Required Skillset for Microsoft Office Specialist

To pursue your career as a Microsoft Office Specialist Certified professional, one needs to possess the below-mentioned skills:

Good communication skills	Originality and innovativeness
Ability to think in three-dimensions	Goal oriented
Eye for detail	Good understanding of soft skills
Persuasiveness	Observation

Course curriculum for Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Office Specialty Certification program forms the foundation of all the other Microsoft Credentials and has three levels:

Phase 1: Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Phase 2: Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Certification

Phase 3: Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification

Phase 1 of the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification program includes training on the complete Microsoft Office Suite which includes MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook and Share Point.

Enlisted below are the certificates provided to candidates who pursue the Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications:

• MOS: Microsoft Office Word
• MOS: Microsoft Office Excel
• MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook
• MOS: Microsoft Office Access
• MOS: Microsoft SharePoint
• MOS: Microsoft Office OneNote
• MOS: Microsoft Office 365

Phase 2: Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is the second tier of MOS credentials, built on the skills covered in the MOS certificate to include the most advanced features of Microsoft Word & Excel.

Phase 3: Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification demonstrate your overall comprehension and expertise across the Microsoft Office System. Microsoft Office Specialist Masters possess the deep and broad skill sets to effectively utilize and integrate the breadth of Microsoft Office products and features.

Job Profiles

When one completes a Microsoft Certified Specialist Certification, they will have access to the Microsoft Badges which when paired with other professional qualifications will help them to seek better job opportunities in the industry and unlock their salary potential.

MOS certifications help candidates to qualify for a variety of positions as enlisted below:

Job Role	Description
Office Manager	Office managers essentially ensure the smooth running of an office on a day-to-day basis and may manage a team of administrative or support staff. Responsibilities typically include organizing meetings and managing databases. Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems.
Executive Assistant	The role of an executive assistant is similar to that of a secretary or administrative assistant. They perform clerical tasks, like accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas, sending memos, accepting visitors, reviewing incoming reports, and setting the executive’s daily schedule.
Administrative Assistant	The duties of an administrative assistant may include a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. Answering telephones, arranging for meetings and travel, and managing schedules are some common examples of administrative assistant duties and responsibilities.
SharePoint Specialist	The SharePoint Software Developer applies current graphics design and .NET technologies to develop, modify, maintain SharePoint server portals. Design, develop, and manage site content and capabilities and provide daily onsite maintenance of the existing MOSS portals
Database Specialist	Database specialists develop databases for businesses and organizations. As a database specialist, you might be responsible for ensuring data is protected and can be easily retrieved. You can expect to use one or more industry-standard database systems, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Filmmaker Pro or Sybase.
Research Analyst	A research analyst is a person who prepares investigative reports on securities or assets for in-house or client use. … The work conducted by the research analyst is to inquire, examine, find or revise facts, principles and theories for internal use by a financial institution or an external financial client.
Project Coordinator	The project Coordinator doesn’t define project strategy or make strategic decisions, they are directed top-down. While the Project Manager is responsible for budget and procurement, the Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating those aspects and reporting issues, risks or wins to strategic management.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Recruiters

• Deloitte
• Microsoft
• Wells Fargo
• JP Morgan Chase
• HP
• Genpact
• Amazon
• IBM

Microsoft Office Specialist Salary

Job Profiles	Annual Average Salary (In INR)
Research Analyst	3-4 LPA
Accountant	2-3 LPA
Executive Assistant	2-3 LPA
Financial Analyst	3-4 LPA
Administrative Assistant	2-3 LPA
Project Coordinator	3.5-5 LPA