Information Brief
Why certification is important to employees, managers and businesses:
The need for Microsoft Office skills is increasing dramatically as more and more businesses
are embracing newer technologies. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification will enable
employees to complete tasks and projects with greater ease and efficiency with proven Office
skills. Based on globally recognized standards, MOS certification validates employee
skills, builds self-confidence and enhances professional standing among peers and managers.
Now is your opportunity to increase productivity and minimize employee turnover. With
certification, you can validate employee development and training programs. Hiring managers
and HR departments can screen employees for proficiency in Microsoft Office skills. Businesses
can maximize their technology investment, reducing organization-wide technical support
time and costs.
Give employees the benefits of Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a convenient, low-cost professional development
benefit. Certification promotes greater productivity and efficiency by validating that employees
have the skills they need to use Office tools more effectively. It increases self-confidence
and job satisfaction while reducing reliance on help-desk support. It also provides a standard that
helps managers fill openings quickly and maximize the return on resources and technology. New
employees can "hit the ground running." Moreover, research shows that a comprehensive level of
skill proficiency is directly linked to an immediate increase in on-the-job performance, regardless
of the actual job function.*
* Microsoft Office Specialist: Improving the Workplace, Robert Hunt, Ph.D., and Sean P. Gyll, Ph.D., 2001.
