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1. Certiport Lifetime advancement through certification

2. Our mission and our company

Worldwide Statistics

3.5 million validated exams delivered

Over 2,500,000 certifications issued

The Microsoft Office Specialist program is the fastest growing computer certification

10,000 testing centers

50,000 exams monthly

18 languages

122 countries

47 Courseware publishers

3. Why Certify?

Advance in education and career

Increase productivity

Stand out from the competition

Portable proof of skills

Certification creates a workforce capable of delivering higher service levels

Prometric Study

Even in recession, value of certifications has held steady

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4. Microsoft Office Specialist Put Microsoft on Your Resume

5. A huge need and opportunity

Over 250 million Microsoft Office users across the globe

95% of all businesses standardize on Microsoft Office

However, the average user only understands 20% of the functionality available in the Office suite

6. Microsoft Office Specialist

Independent confirmation of an individuals mastery of Microsoft Office programs

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Project

Certification of true abilities via realistic, performance-based tests

The only credential of its kind provided by Microsoft

Rapid growth of certifications worldwide since July, 1998

Year-over-year growth: 1999 +553%; 2000 +203%; 2001 +161%

7. Testing Method

Questions

Based upon objectives or tasks defined by Subject Matter Experts

Correspond to real world tasks

Written by professional item writers

Validated by professional psychometricians

Exams

Performance-based exams (45 minutes)

Core level certification meets basic features in Microsoft Office applications

Expert level certification meets advanced features in Microsoft Office applications

8. Certification Benefits

Provides individuals with credentials indicating mastery of Microsoft Office programs

Empowers and expands opportunities

Professional benefits:

Credible proof of Office proficiency

Key differentiator in competitive job market

Student benefits: Recognized credential for college admission and job applications

Distinguishes student as having business technology skills and the desire to excel

Opportunity to earn transferable college credits

9. Benefits For Employers

Signifies an employees ability to leverage Microsoft Office programs for organizational success

Serves as a reliable performance-oriented standard of competency

Streamlines the applicant screening process

Identifies individuals that actually possess, rather than profess, critical business desktop skills

Identifies employees who can make a difference

A visible example of skills enhancement to fellow workers increases professional credibility

10. Improving the Workplace

The following 4 slides highlight the effectiveness of Microsoft Office Specialist on the job

Data from a survey of 13,700 Microsoft Office Specialist examinees and their supervisors

Survey administered by independent 3rd party research organization

11. Improves competence

Individuals who have successfully completed Microsoft Office Specialist certification have more competence in work performed

80% of employees felt Microsoft Office Specialist increased their competence with Microsoft Office applications

89% of supervisors stated Microsoft Office Specialist certification resulted in increased employee competence with Microsoft Office applications

12. Increases productivity

Individuals who have successfully completed Microsoft Office Specialist certification show an overall increase in productivity

73% of employees and 85% of supervisors feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a positive impact on employee productivity

13. Raises employee credibility

Individuals who have successfully completed Microsoft Office Specialist certification are more credible

86% of supervisors feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee professional credibility among co-workers

80% of supervisors feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee professional credibility with customers and clients

14. Recruitment and Promotion

Microsoft Office Specialist has a positive effect on recruitment and promotion

71% of supervisors feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification is advantageous to employees considered in hiring, promotion, and advancement decisions

15. Benefits For Educators

Provides students with the skills, confidence and credentials needed to excel academically and professionally

Signifies students ability to apply Office knowledge and skills to common academic and business tasks

Gives students a recognized and highly-credible credential

Positions the institution as a technology leader

Provides a ready-to-use, modular examination format

Reliable method for evaluating the effectiveness of computer training

Provides faculty with a method to increase and verify their own skills

16. A rapidly growing list of schools Fullerton College Catawba Valley CC Cuyahoga CC Delaware Tech & CC Hudson Valley CC Oklahoma City CC Loyalist College Spokane CC Jamestown CC Southwest Texas Junior College Santa Barbara City College Hilton High School Red River High School Potomac Senior High School Yakima School Dist. Pepperdine University Notre Dame University Clemson University Northern Illinois University Texas A&M University Montana State University Texas Christian University University of Michigan University of Arkansas University of Akron Roosevelt University University of Texas Louisiana State University University of Kentucky Albany State University Over 2,000 educational institutions

17. What employers are saying

"When our employees earn Microsoft Office certification, they prove to themselves and our clients that they can effectively troubleshoot and provide solutions to clients over the phone. Certification is an integral part of our Microsoft Office training program.

Kyle Root, IT training manager for EDS Global Support Services

18. Companies with Certified employees

American Express

FedEx

JP Morgan Bank

Levi Strauss and Company

McDonalds Corporation

Pepsi-Cola

Pfizer

Scholastic Inc.

Sprint PCS

Sysco Foods

Verizon

US Bancorp

UPS

Wells Fargo Financial

Cigna Health Care

GMAC

Ikon Office Solutions

Albertsons

Briggs & Stratton

New York Life Asset Mgmt

Chrysler Financial Corporation

KB Home

Target Group, Inc.

Centex Homes

19. What your peers are saying

"As an industry-recognized standard, certification shows employers that a candidate is proficient in using Microsoft applications. The clear result is a stronger bottom line through dollars saved, dollars earned, or both."

Jeff Johnson, Associate Dean of Computer Training, Bellevue Community College

20. RHI Findings

Wages

Certified individuals are earning 11% more than non-certified individuals

Placement

Certified individuals are placed at a 30% higher rate than the industry average

Conversion

Certified individuals are converting to full-time employment 50% more than non-certified individuals

21. Certiport Exam Delivery System

Candidates take exam in proctored environment

Any computer lab can be a testing center

Candidates receive printed score results

Results are uploaded to global candidate database

Certiport delivers certificate to passing candidates

Candidates can view their online Digital Transcripts

22. Digital Transcript Service

Secure, authenticated website

Candidates can view exam and certification results online at any time

Instantaneous results

Access can be granted for educators, employers, and staffing agencies to verify candidate results

23. Enhance Programs with Certification

Test Out options

Course placement

Final course exams

Teacher professional development

Community workforce development

24. Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate

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