Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

SWOSU now offers the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams. The exams are offered in two certification levels: Proficient and Expert. Certification exams are offered for Word 2000 and XP, Excel 2000 and XP, Access 2000 and XP, PowerPoint 2000 and XP, and Outlook 2000 and XP. The Microsoft Office Proficient Specialist certification proves a person's ability and general knowledge of Office Applications. The Microsoft Office Expert Specialist certification verifies a person's skills using advanced functions on the Microsoft Office products. For information about MOS certification exams, contact the Center for Distance Learning Office at (580) 774-7073.

Benefits

A MOS certification demonstrates that you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. MOS-certified individuals have shown increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs, and increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. MOS certification will help make you more competitive in the job market, bringing employment opportunities, career advancement, and job satisfaction. To learn more about the benefits of MOS certifications, click here.

Preparing for the Exam

Students of Southwestern Oklahoma State University can prepare for the MOS exam by taking the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) courses and studying the Shelly Cashman Series books for each exam.

MOS Exams Offered

• MS Office 2000
• MS Office XP
• Access 2000 Expert
• Excel 2000 (Core)
• Excel 2000 Expert
• PowerPoint 2000 Expert
• Word 2000 (Core)
• Word 2000 Expert
• Outlook 2000