Benefits of MOS Certification

For individuals seeking employment, Microsoft Office Specialist certification:

• Differentiates and helps job candidates get hired.
  Research shows not only do Microsoft Office Specialists find work faster, they also earn up to 12% more than individuals who are not certified

• Provides a firm measure that validates Microsoft Office training

• Gives credibility and substance to work skills

For individuals seeking career advancement, MOS certification:

• Increases salary potential. Research shows 82% of certified Microsoft Office Specialists report a salary increase after certification

• Sets company advancers apart as a desktop computing experts in their organizations

• Provides career opportunities. Eighty-eight percent of managers report Microsoft Office certification gives employees an advantage in hiring and promotion, which means greater earning power, respect, and recognition

For employers seeking workforce competency:

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% of employers observe increased competency in their Office Specialist-certified employees.

• 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.

• Up to 82% of employers believe Office Specialist certification directly benefits an organization.

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