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susans
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« on: January 25, 2008, 05:56:35 pm » |
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Is anyone MOS certified? If so, do you feel it was a challenge to pass? Was it worth the effort?
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itsme_calista
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2008, 07:46:10 pm » |
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I just needed the Excel Expert for the Master level. I've given up on it now as the local examination centre only offers 2000 rather than 2003 or the latest 2007.
I feel it certainly helped me get my current job and has helped me do my job better. My old boss certainly held it in high esteem although my new boss isn't so bothered.
I'd recommend it to anyone coming through the ranks and wanting to get a better job or to someone just training.
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pclark
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2008, 08:53:36 pm » |
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I and one of my staff are planning to sit for the MOS by the end of this year. Does anyone have anything that can help us through the process?
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gee4
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2008, 09:37:19 am » |
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Yes Susan, I am MOS certified and it was worth the effort.
I have been for several interviews over the years since achieving this qualification and most have never heard of it - that makes it a great thing in my book!
It was not necessarily a challenge as I had reached advanced level in all aspects of the MS Office suite, however it was a goal I set for myself as regards personal growth and development and something I wanted to add to my CV.
As for tips, it depends how you are learning it. I attended night class for 15 weeks and passed 3 exams in that time, for the remaining 2 I studied myself using the Microsoft books and cd rom. However if you are using it every day you should be more than halfway there. You can also purchase tests to do, also available on cd rom.
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2008, 03:15:47 pm » |
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I'm core level certififed in Word and Excel. In my opinion it a 50/50 toss as to whether it helps. Most managers I have interviewed with have never heard of the certification, unless they are in the IT department. On the other hand large corporations with HR departments who are "in the know" do know what the certification means and may even reimburse for testing fees. Will I go for master level certs - probably not, however I would like to add Powerpoint certification on my resume.
As for difficult, I tried Word cold with out studying and failed. I bought a Sybex textbook and passed the second time. Excel was a easier for me and yet I would have said I am better with Word. I recommend getting the textbook that has an appendix with the test topics to know all bases are covered. I would also question the testing facility as to the level of the questions. For example right click options may not be counted as a correct answer (and F1 isn't available!). As we all know there are many ways to complete the same task in word, but only one may be the correct answer on the test not the end result.
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gee4
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2008, 03:21:55 pm » |
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Atlantaz,
I have MOS Master Certification. The online practice tests will ask for specifics when completing any task eg. please complete this task without using pull down menu options/keyboard shortcuts. It's all about reading the questions and answering it the Microsoft way. It's not about completing a task any which way you can. It's more than just a wordprocessing qualification - it's about finding your way around the Office suite and I like it for that reason. With this qualification, I can go on and teach it if I wish.
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