Introducing—Microsoft Office Specialist 2010

Microsoft and Certiport are pleased to announce Microsoft Office (MOS) 2010, the next generation of the world's most recognized information worker certification program.
MOS 2010 continues the legacy of the Microsoft Office Specialist certification programs, the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers. The credential enables individuals to tap the full features and functionality of the Microsoft Office 2010 system, resulting in increased academic and job performance, individual differentiation and personal confidence.

Microsoft Office Specialist (Core)

The Microsoft Office Specialist core certification validates skills with the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. Candidates can achieve the core MOS 2010 credential by passing any one of the following exams:

Word 2010
Excel® 2010
PowerPoint® 2010
Access® 2010
Outlook® 2010
SharePoint® 2010

Microsoft Office Expert

Microsoft Office Expert certification validates advance skills in specific Microsoft Office applications. Gaining the Expert credential requires that a candidate pass either of the following exams:

Word 2010 Expert
Excel® 2010 Expert

Microsoft Office Master

The Microsoft Office Master certification denotes fluency in several important Microsoft Office applications. To achieve this highest designation, a candidate must pass THREE required exams and ONE elective exam:

Required
Word 2010 Expert
Excel® 2010 Expert
PowerPoint® 2010
Elective
Access® 2010 —or—
Outlook® 2010