Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS) GES 811 » 300 hours

Microsoft Office software is used in education, as well as in virtually all business, technical, and professional jobs. It's a must for small business and entrepreneurs. Over two million Microsoft Office Specialist certificates have been issued, and Microsoft currently grants approximately 38,000 certificates per month.

This comprehensive, performance-based online training program will teach you to be proficient in Microsoft Office 2003: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access. Once you've finished the online program, you'll receive a certificate of completion from the college you enrolled with, and you'll be well prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Test.

How to Become MOS Certified
To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, you must pass one or more certification exams offered by Microsoft. For more information, see the FAQs for this program.

Standards and Alignment
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program is aligned with the following standards:

• MOS Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Requirements
• ISTE NETS Standards for Teachers, Administrators, and Students
• Michigan Grade Level Expectations and Benchmarks for 6th Grade Technology, Math, and Science

Note: You should have these Microsoft products already loaded on your computer in order to take this course: Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, Outlook 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. See the PC Requirements page for more technical requirements.

Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.