How to Test Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
Microsoft offers aspiring workers a proficiency test in skills they have with various Microsoft products. Passing this exam, which is a live demonstration taken at a local Certiport office, grants you a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. A MOS certification shows a person's commitment to learning every crevice of what Microsoft Office has to offer.
Instructions
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Locate a nearby Certiport office (see Resources).
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Register for the exam through Certiport or Prometric (see Resources). Call the provided number and provide your name, address, phone number, desired certification and any other information requested.
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Prepare for the exam. The Microsoft website offers numerous preparation guides to use for training (see Resources). Make sure you have the fees to pay for the exam; as of 2010, Project exams are $115, and all other exams are $92.
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Take the exam. This will take about 90 minutes, and you are instructed throughout the whole test. Whether you passed or not is displayed on the screen upon completion.
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