Individuals and employers understand and believe that Microsoft Office Specialist certification is the only tangible assurance that an operator can use Microsoft Office products to full potential.

A study, conducted in the autumn of 2001, verifies the value of being certified in Microsoft Office:

Fast Facts: * Office Specialist exams test relevant skills employees actually use in the workplace. * Office Specialist certification proves individuals have the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office desktop programs.

More productive, more competent employees: * 85% of employers indicated that Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees were more productive. * 89% indicated Microsoft Office Specialist certification had a positive effect on employees competence.

Give yourself an advantage: * 71% of employers agreed that Microsoft Office Specialist certification provides an advantage to employees in hiring, promotion and advancement decisions. * 86% of employers indicated that Microsoft Office Specialist had a positive effect on their opinion of certified employees.

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