The Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) program is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills using the Microsoft Office programs:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook®
• Microsoft PowerPoint®
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project

By encouraging individuals to develop advanced skills with Microsoft business desktop software, the Office Specialist program is helping to fill the demand for qualified, knowledgeable people in the workplace. Office Specialist also helps satisfy an organization's need for a qualitative assessment of employee skills.

• The Office Specialist program is available in more than 100 countries and in 17 different languages.
• More than 1 million Office Specialist certificates have been issued.
• Approximately 32,000 Office Specialist certificates are issued each month.
• More than 6,000 Office Specialist Master Instructors have been certified.

Employees - Microsoft Office Specialist certification demonstrates employees productivity and competence in Microsoft Office applications, the most popular business applications in the world. Achieving Microsoft Office Specialist certification shows that employees have the confidence and ability to use Microsoft Office applications in their work challenges.

Students - Microsoft Office Specialist certification distinguishes students from their peers. It demonstrates their efficiency in completing assignments and projects, leaving more time for other studies. Improved confidence toward meeting new challenges and obstacles is yet another benefit. Achieving Microsoft Office Specialist certification gives students the marketable skills necessary to set them apart in the competitive job market.

The Learning Center of Northern Michigan will assist you in designing a Microsoft Office Specialist program that is right for you. One of our Experts will be happy to meet with you and design a customized, flexible, and simple program. Our training programs are structured to give each student individual attention and provide a learning experience that is both productive and flexible.