Earning Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification proves that an individual has the necessary skills and expertise to work with Microsoft’s Office applications. MOS certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programmes as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers and clients. Click here to read about how HR Managers around Europe are looking for MOS certified employees.
FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) has now accredited the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) units on the National Framework of Qualifications of Ireland. The MOS units are accredited on the National Framework as follows:
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at Core Level is comparable in standard to awards at Level 4 on National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at Expert Level is comparable in standard to awards at Level 5 on National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland
This accreditation further emphasises the growing popularity of both the IC3 and MOS units within Education and Industry in the Republic of Ireland
Benefits of MOS Certification to Companies:
Employers who invest in MOS certification experience a quick return on their training and certification investment. Investing in their skills brings improved employee morale, confidence, and productivity, while increasing your bottom line. View this Productivity Video to fully understand the cost to a company of not having individuals with the required skills to be productive in Microsoft Office.
The results of an independent research undertaken by SurveySite across North America, the UK and Japan found the following results:
Up to 88% of managers report Microsoft Office certification gives employees an advantage in hiring and promotion, which means greater earning power, respect, and recognition;
Up to 87% of employers observe increased competency in their Microsoft Office Specialist-certified employees;
Up to 83% of employers feel their Microsoft Office Specialist-certified employees are more productive;
Up to 77% of employers feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility among co-workers;
Up to 74% of employers feel Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility with customers and clients;
Up to 82% of employers believe Microsoft Office Specialist certification directly benefits an organisation.
Benefits of MOS Certification to Individuals:
MOS Certified individuals earn up to 15% more than individuals that are not certified; Click here for more details.
Research shows that 82% of certified Microsoft Office Specialists report a salary increase after certification.
Employers who encourage MOS certification and hire MOS certified job candidates report increased employee competence and productivity with Microsoft Office applications. MOS certification also simplifies the employee selection and hiring process by easily identifying individuals with the skills to be productive from day one.
Benefits of MOS 
