| When you are looking for work, you need a hook that | | | | formatting of your spreadsheets gives your |
| will make your resume stand out from the competition. | | | | presentations more power to present that data in an |
| Certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) not | | | | understandable way. Customization of the Excel |
| only provides proof of proficiency with Microsoft | | | | application lets you work more efficiently and |
| Office products, it shows a potential employer your | | | | accurately. |
| commitment to professionalism and continuous self | | | | After an introductory course, intermediate courses |
| improvement. | | | | demonstrate chart formatting and toolbar |
| Many people choose self-study to prepare for the | | | | customization. The advanced course gives you all you |
| MOS certification, but that can leave important holes in | | | | need to know about creating, editing, and running Excel |
| their knowledge when it comes time for the exam. As | | | | macros. |
| an example, let's look at the testing requirements of | | | | Collaborating and managing |
| MS Excel. | | | | There is a big world of data outside your spreadsheet, |
| Organizing and analyzing | | | | and you need to know how to connect to it. Whether |
| Even the most experienced Excel user has probably | | | | it's importing data from another application or creating |
| not explored all of Excel's advanced analysis features. | | | | a workbook that can be edited collaboratively, you |
| One user might know how to use lookup functions but | | | | need to know it all to complete your certification. |
| has no experience with database functions. Another | | | | Most intermediate MS Excel courses teach you about |
| might be a whiz with filters, but doesn't understand | | | | templates, workgroup collaboration, and data |
| how to trace formula precedents and dependents. | | | | consolidation. Advanced courses move on to |
| You might know how to use pivot tables, but haven't | | | | interactive web-based worksheets and external |
| touched the new XML structure commands. | | | | database queries. |
| Most introductory MS Excel courses give you the | | | | Gaining the Competitive Edge |
| foundation you need to understand the more | | | | MS Excel courses give you every advantage when |
| advanced concepts you will find on the certification | | | | taking the Excel examination of the MOS certification. It |
| exam. Intermediate courses introduce concepts such | | | | doesn't stop with MS Excel. Courses are available in |
| as list management. This is all brought together in | | | | Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook to prepare |
| advanced courses, which show you all you need to | | | | you for every aspect of the certification process. |
| know about lookup functions, subtotals, database | | | | Taken through specialised MS training facilities courses, |
| functions, pivot tables, and much more. | | | | you can master the ins and outs of each MS Office |
| Formatting and customizing | | | | application in just 2-5 days of training and will be able |
| Knowing how to organize and analyze your data is | | | | to add "Certified Microsoft Office Specialist" to your |
| only one part of the certification process. Proper | | | | resume in no time. |