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Become a Certiport Center partner today, and make a statement to the world about the quality of training and certification you provide.
Why Should You Become a Certiport Center?
As a Certiport Center offering Microsoft Office Specialist certification, you are uniquely positioned to provide the highest level of secure,
performance-based testing. You benefit from:
 A proven track record — Certiport has been the exclusive
developer and administrator of the Microsoft® Office Specialist program for Microsoft Corporation since 1998. New Centers can be sure that
this program offers the time-tested results achieved by current successful Centers in many industries.
Support of a worldwide network — As a Center offering
Microsoft Office Specialist certification you will have the marketing support and collateral resources
of the entire Certiport network at your disposal. As well, Certiport is constantly seeking to drive business for its Centers by
developing business relationships and targeting respected industry endorsements.
Low cost — Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams
are easy to administer because they are based on technology that lowers exam administration costs and overhead. And, should you ever need
help, Certiport provides Centers 24x7 customer service and technical support.
Increased revenue — Certiport provides marketing and other
sales support to help Centers increase sales of certification exams. Additionally, each new Center receives an industry-specific
Business Development Kit containing marketing collaterals, best practices marketing guidelines and
advertising templates.
Customer satisfaction — Certiport technology provides
Centers with the ability to offer certification candidates instant, standardized validation of Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.
Many successful candidates are using this certification to achieve career advancement and personal success.
What Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications Are Available to Candidates?
Microsoft Office product-specific exams are available in multiple
languages (passing an exam provides certification for the specific product)
Certification Exam Availability and Pricing 
Microsoft Office Specialist |
Office 2000/XP |
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Specialist |
Expert |
Microsoft Word |
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Microsoft Excel |
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Microsoft PowerPoint® |
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Microsoft Access |
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Microsoft Outlook® |
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Microsoft Project |
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| The MSRP for each Microsoft Office Specialist exam is US$75
What Is Required of Certiport Center Systems?
Testing computers that will be used by students taking
Microsoft Office Specialist exams must meet specific technical requirements.
What Are The Channel Definitions For Certiport Centers?
As a Certiport Center offering Microsoft Office Specialist
certification, your account will be classified by one of three types of channel definitions. Before applying, please review these
definitions:
Academic—A public or private instructional institution
for students ages 5 -19, vocational school, correspondence school, junior college, college, university, or scientific or technical
school meeting all of the following criteria: (i) organized and operated exclusively for purpose of teaching its matriculating ages
5 - 19 or higher education students; and (ii) institutionally accredited by a Regional Institutional Accrediting Agency recognized
by the National Department of Education.
Government (and charity organizations)—An institution not
for profit, wholly-owned and operated by a recognized government entity, official department (example: Labor, State, Armed Forces),
wholly funded by public taxes or wholly funded by private funds through a recognized charitable foundation.
Commercial—An institution that provides training for-profit
and corporate organizations
Ready to Become a Certiport Center?
Join Certiport in providing Microsoft Office Specialist certification to qualified
candidates. To become a Certiport Center, simply complete an online application.
Or, for more information or assistance with the application process, contact
a sales representative at 1-888-999-9830.
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