Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) - Office 2007

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential, part of the new Microsoft Business Certification program, is the globally recognized standard for validating expertise with the 2007 Microsoft Office system of business productivity applications. The credential offers unique benefits for individuals, businesses, academic institutions, staffing agencies, and government organizations.

Individuals

By earning the MCAS credential, you will prove your expertise using the latest Microsoft Office programs. Certification can help you differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities, and garner greater earning potential. In your current job, certification can help you advance, while the greater skills mastery can also lead to increased job satisfaction. Research indicates that Office-certified individuals have increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients.

Businesses

Employers can use the MCAS certification as validation of an employee's ability to be productive using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and as a means to maximize their software investment.

The MCAS credential simplifies the employee selection and hiring process by easily identifying individuals with the skills to be productive from day one. In addition, certification provides a quantifiable measurement of return on a training investment. An investment in skills also improves employee morale, confidence, and productivity, while contributing to the bottom line.

Microsoft Business Certification credentials

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist series The core Microsoft Office Specialist certification program credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the Windows Vista operating system. The MCAS certification targets information workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office programs, such as Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Excel 2007, and Outlook 2007.