What is MOS?The Microsoft Office Specialist programme know as MOS is the only comprehensive certification programme designed to validate desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office Applications. The Microsoft Office Specialist programme demonstrates computer literacy, measures proficiency, improves productivity and identifies opportunities for skills enhancement.
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Who will benefit from this programme?End Users
The Microsoft Office Specialist programme measures true Microsoft Office aptitude making you more competitive and confident in a tight job market.
Employers
Microsoft Office Specialist programme truly demonstrates employee competency and provides a competitive edge in relation to job skills. In addition, the Microsoft Office Specialist programme contributes to the overall level of organisational effectiveness; it also reduces the cost of support between colleagues and the help desk.
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Is there a Preparation Course?YES, you can attend a "MOS Preparation Day course" followed by the applicable MOS exam at completion of the course. By attending this course you will obtain all the preparation and support you need to help you pass the exam and you will receive a certificate from Microsoft after passing.
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Can I just take the exam only?YES you can purchase exam only vouchers with a free re-sit if you fail.
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What is a Proctor Fee?A Proctor fee is paid to the Authorised Testing Centre for the hire of the room in order for you to sit your exam. You may have a voucher because you have purchased this from another provider or you might have been given a free re-sit voucher if you have failed your exam, in these cases you will need to pay a proctor fee to use our testing centre to sit your exam or practice test.
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Is there any practice tests?YES, you can purchase and take practice tests which is the same as taking the real exam and takes the same amount of time. These are also taken at our training centre.
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About the ExamsThe exams feature real-world assignments that are based on the way you actually use Microsoft programs on your computer. Using an actual document, for example, you'll be asked to perform a series of tasks that demonstrate your desktop computing skills.
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How Long Does a Typical Exam Take?All exams take 50 minutes. Scoring of answers is based on the end result, not on the route or time taken to complete the task. Errant keystrokes or mouse clicks will not count against your score as long as you achieve the correct end result.
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How many questions are in each exam and what is the pass rate?At the top of each course outline you will see the number of questions and the pass rate. Please be aware that some questions can and will contain more that one question, possible two and they are sometimes unrelated.
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The Reward for PassingAn official Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate will be sent via the post to successful candidates four to six weeks after the completion of an exam. It's a valuable credential recognised worldwide and is proof that you have the desktop computing skills you need to work more productively and efficiently than many of your peers.
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What are the levels and types of certification?The Microsoft Office Specialist programme offers three levels of certification for each version and you can start at any level depending on your experience. The levels are Core, Expert and Master.
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When Will I get my Results?Test results are immediately displayed and printed as soon as the test is completed.
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About the Microsoft Office 2003 CertificationMICROSOFT OFFICE CORE SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates that a user can handle a wide range of everyday desktop computing tasks. It is available for MS Word 2003, MS Excel 2003, MS PowerPoint 2003, MS Access 2003, MS Outlook 2003.
MICROSOFT OFFICE EXPERT SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates a user can also handle more complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality. It is currently available for Word 2003, Excel 2003.
This level is for the more advanced user.
MICROSOFT OFFICE MASTER
To achieve the Masters you must pass a total of 4 exams. They must be a combination of 2 Expert Level and 2 Core Level and they must also be in different applications. Those available are Word 2003 Expert, Excel 2003 Expert, PowerPoint 2003 Core, and an elective exam from either Access 2003 Core or Outlook 2003 Core.
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About the Microsoft Office 2002 (XP) CertificationMICROSOFT OFFICE CORE SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates that a user can handle a wide range of everyday desktop computing tasks. It is available for MS Word XP, MS Excel XP, MS PowerPoint XP, MS Access XP, MS Outlook XP.
MICROSOFT OFFICE EXPERT SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates a user can also handle more complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality. It is currently available for Word XP, Excel XP. This level is for the more advanced user.
MICROSOFT OFFICE MASTER
To achieve the Masters you must pass a total of 4 exams. They must be a combination of 2 Expert Level and 2 Core Level and they must also be in different applications. Those available are Word XP Expert, Excel XP Expert, PowerPoint XP Core, and an elective exam from either Access XP Core or Outlook XP Core.
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About the Microsoft Office 2000 CertificationMICROSOFT OFFICE CORE SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates that a user can handle a wide range of everyday desktop computing tasks. It is available for MS Word 200O, MS Excel 200O, MS PowerPoint 200O, MS Access 2000, MS Outlook 200O.
MICROSOFT OFFICE EXPERT SPECIALIST
This level of certification indicates a user can also handle more complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality. It is currently available for Word 200O, Excel 200O.
This level is for the more advanced user.
MICROSOFT OFFICE MASTER
To achieve the Masters you must pass a total of 4 exams. They must be a combination of 2 Expert Level and 2 Core Level and they must also be in different applications. Those available are Word 2000 Expert, Excel 2000 Expert, PowerPoint 2000 Core, and an elective exam from either Access 2000 Core or Outlook 2000 Core.
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When can I take an exam at S&G?Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 8.30 - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
(All bookings subject to availability)
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 HOW DO I BOOK AN EXAM OR A COURSE?Simply contact Nicola by:
E-mail: n i c o l a at s a n d g.co.uk
Phone: (020) 7831 - 4546
Fax: (020) 7831 - 0353
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