Microsoft Office Specialist Program

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Microsoft Office is a powerful tool to help employees in every industry work, edit, organize, and create. Whether responding to emails, creating documents, organizing spreadsheets, or editing presentations, employers in every industry rely on Microsoft Office to run their businesses. To ensure employees can be productive, hiring managers need confirmation that candidates are proficient with Microsoft Office. Look below to see how Microsoft Office Specialist certifications can lead to multiple careers and prepare you for the next step in life, no matter which direction you choose.

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Microsoft Office Specialist Associate

The number of industries that only use one Office application is zero. Whether creating spreadsheets, presentations, outlines, mockups, wireframes, formal documents, flow charts, or emails, employers work through shared information and overwhelmingly rely on Microsoft Office to manage and organize it. The Microsoft Office Specialist Associate credential shows an employer that an individual is ready to be productive in any number of important situations. Demonstrating you are that individual with the Microsoft Office Specialist Associate pathway, can set you up for a myriad of opportunities down the road.

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 3 out of 4
Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Outlook Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)

 

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert

Businesses need wizards and hiring managers need to know potential hires are proficient with Microsoft Office. However, beyond proficiency, there is a level of expertise that make people significantly more valuable than the average employee. These are the company wizards. They know how to create a macro in Excel, design a presentation that inspires, or show you how to code a minute delay on your email outbox. They are who everyone turns to when they need to get it done. The Microsoft Office Specialist Expert credential validates that wizard-level expertise across the Office suite. Are you ready to become the office wizard?

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert pathway requirements

Requirement 1- Prerequisite: Microsoft Office Specialist Associate (Required 3 out of 4)
Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Outlook Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)

 

Requirement 2- Certifications Required: 2 out of 3
Access Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)

 

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist Master

Like the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert pathway, the Microsoft Office Specialist Master credential validates advanced skills to demonstrate a deeper knowledge of Microsoft Office but is specifically for the 2016 version of Microsoft Office software. It requires earning multiple expert level Microsoft certifications and can help you become the office wizard by completing the ultimate validation of versatility and broad expertise across the Microsoft Office applications.

Microsoft Office Specialist Master requirements

Requirement 1- Certifications Required: 3 out of 3
Word Expert (Office 2016)	Excel Expert (Office 2016)
PowerPoint (Office 2016)

 

Requirement 2- Certifications Required: 1 out of 2
Access (Office 2016)	Outlook (Office 2016)

 

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification

Workforce Ready

Employers in every industry want a skilled workforce that is “tomorrow ready.” Employers emphasize the need for employees with specific foundational skills, including digital literacy, competence in Microsoft Office, and the capability to communicate effectively. The Workforce Ready credential covers each of these skill areas and provides a foundation for success in nearly every workplace. It will help candidates prove they have the prowess to meet today's demands of the accelerated economy. This pathway will help advance candidates on their path to workforce success, no matter where it may lead.

Workforce Ready pathway requirements

Requirement 1- Prerequisite: IC3 GS6 Master Certification (Required 3 out of 3)
IC3 GS6 Level 1	IC3 GS6 Level 2
IC3 GS6 Level 3

 

Requirement 2- Certifications Certifications Required: 4 out of 4
Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Communication Skills for Business

 

Workforce Ready Credential

Office Manager / Administrator

Office managers have the challenging task of ensuring work keeps moving, despite what obstacle may get in their way. So how do you convince a company that you have what it takes? Validate your support, administrative, and management skills by earning the Office Manager credential from Certiport. From managing databases to creating important procedural documents, tracking with spreadsheets, and delivering professional presentations, the Office Manager pathway credential is the best way to prove you have the skills to keep an office running smoothly.

Office Manager / Administrator pathway requirements

Requirement 1- Certifications Required: 4 out of 4
Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
Outlook Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Communication Skills for Business

 

Requirement 2- Certifications Required: 1 out of 2
QuickBooks Desktop	QuickBooks Online

 

Office Manager / Administrator Credential

Assistant Project Manager

Do you crave organization? Detail oriented? Have a desire to always follow through? Then project management wants you. Highly organized people capable of collaborating across teams and balancing priorities, thrive in project management careers. Regardless of the industry, project managers act as the liaison and central source of information to ensure things get done correctly, on time, and within budget. Earning the Assistant Project Manager credential demonstrates an eagerness to succeed in project management.

Assistant Project Manager pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 5 out of 5
PMI - Project Management Ready	Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Outlook Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
Communication Skills for Business

 

Assistant Project Manager Credential

Video Game Producer

The most effective way of getting a job in the video game industry is by having the skillset that proves you know what it takes. A video game producer’s primary role is project owner. You have the responsibility of assembling and managing a team of engineers, designers, and artists, tracking tasks to ensure the project is moving in the right direction. Whether communicating the vision to stakeholders with PowerPoint or developing interactive content with Unity, the Video Game Producer credential will help employers and institutions verify you have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful.

Video Game Producer pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 3 out of 3
PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Communication Skills for Business
Unity Certified User: Programmer

 

Video Game Producer Credential

Staff Accountant

Do you dream of living in a world where spreadsheets, presentations, and financial statements co-exist? Launch your career with the right step by earning the Staff Accountant pathway credential. Staff Accountants know how to handle regular accounting tasks like financial reports and budget preparation, while simultaneously handling other projects such as an investment presentation, pro forma, or portfolio summary. Future employers will see your commitment to the craft with the Staff Accountant Pathway credential stacking your resume.

Staff Accountant pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 3 out of 3
Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)	Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
Professional Communication

 

Certifications Required: 1 out of 2
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop	Intuit QuickBooks Online

 

Staff Accountant credential

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