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2007 Microsoft Office: New Tools for Business

The 2007 Microsoft Office system goes beyond the desktop like never before to deliver broader, more powerful collaboration that can help individuals and organizations impact business performance. This includes:

Content Management and Collaboration
Creating and Managing Presentations
Budget Analysis and Forecasting
Organizational Support

A Microsoft business certified workforce will have the proven desktop computing skills to take full advantage of the 2007 Microsoft Office system programs and Windows Vista™.

Microsoft Business Certification

The Microsoft business certification program reflects the new and enhanced Microsoft Certification system. This system provides a simple and convenient framework for skills assessment, learning, and validation.

For employers, the new certification program provides better skill verification tools that help assess not only in-demand work skills on specific Microsoft business programs but also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple applications using the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
Individuals will find it easier to identify and work towards the certification credential that meets their personal and professional goals.

Pre-Tests provide a simple, low-cost way for individuals to identify their computing skill proficiency. Pre-Tests are taken online, making the first step towards certification easy and convenient. Through the Pre-Test, individuals can receive a custom learning path with recommended training, Microsoft E-Learning, and step-by-step books to help prepare for the certification exams.

The core Microsoft Office Specialist credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the new Windows Vista™ operating system. The Application Specialist certifications target information workers and cover the most popular business applications.

Using Microsoft® Office Word 2007
Using Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007
Using Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007
Using Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007
Using Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007
Windows Vista™ for the Information Worker

The new Application Professional certifications are designed to meet the needs of workers utilizing the 2007 Microsoft Office suite to perform on specific projects and tasks. This credential demonstrates advanced, industry-recognized computing skills and collaboration capabilities. Focus areas include:

Content Management and Collaboration
Creating and Managing Presentations
Budget Analysis and Forecasting
Organizational Support