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#1 (permalink)   01-03-2008 luvblklab New Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salamanca, NY Posts: 10 Microsoft Office Specialist How many of you have taken the courses to become this I would like to freshen up and learn more of the office programs wondering if this is the way to go?

#2 (permalink)   01-03-2008 Jorren Co. Contributing Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 54 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist I've received certificates in all the Microsoft Office 2003 courses - but I've only taken the practice tests for the MS Specialist (not the tests). I would recommend if you have not taken the classes to do so, or at least take the practice tests first. It never hurts to retake a class, if needed. Dusty Warren Jorren Company

#3 (permalink)   01-06-2008 Prime Admin Solutions Active Member Company name: Prime Admin Solutions   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 755 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist My recommendation would be to do the pre-tests on Certiport's website, find out where your weaknesses are, work on those and then do the tests. The courses are good if you want to get it done quickly, but make sure you take the courses at a place where they also offer the testing so you can do the courses over the couple of days and then do the test. I've passed the MOS tests for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project 2000. I didn't do them for 2003 because I didn't think the programs were different enough. I'm working on getting ready for the tests for 2007.

#4 (permalink)   01-06-2008 Tess Senior Member Company name: Codehead, LLP Latest blog post: SEO Q&A   Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 8,176 Blog Entries: 3 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist Wonderful suggestion Julia I thought I'd add the link to Certiport's pre-tests for anyone who's interested. (You will have to register with the site to take the pre-test but it's free to do so) Also, Julia has updated the thread with the info that pre-tests costs $26.00 (thanks Julia!) __________________ Virtual Assistantville Get listed in the ultimate virtual assistant directory

#5 (permalink)   01-11-2008 bsetc Contributing Member   Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 144 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist I have taken Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Excel... I don't think I am forgetting any! I was an instructor at a private college before I became a VA and taught the Business Administration program. So, I was able to take my tests for free. While they were definitely good to take and I got these great certificates from Microsoft, I wouldn't say that they helped secure any amazing positions (nor did my clients care that I had them!) That's just my two cents. __________________ Sincerely, Erin Blaskie of Business Services, ETC

#6 (permalink)   01-12-2008 Prime Admin Solutions Active Member Company name: Prime Admin Solutions   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 755 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist Originally Posted by Tess Wonderful suggestion Julia I thought I'd add the link to Certiport's pre-tests for anyone who's interested. (You will have to register with the site to take the pre-test but it's free to do so) Just a note that the pre-tests cost $26.00 each

#7 (permalink)   01-12-2008 Tess Senior Member Company name: Codehead, LLP Latest blog post: SEO Q&A   Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 8,176 Blog Entries: 3 Re: Microsoft Office Specialist Thanks so much for following up with that info Julia - I'll update the thread. __________________ Virtual Assistantville Get listed in the ultimate virtual assistant directory