Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is Microsoft’s certification for individuals to communicate proficiency in the major components of Microsoft Office. The components include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, and the Microsoft Access database.

This certification features Web-based pretests, program-specific certification exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple programs. After earning an MOS certification, you receive access to a member Web site where you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification and receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam. Additionally, professionals who earn this certification gain access to a certification logo that they can display on their resumes and other business materials. or more information, visit the Microsoft Office Specialist certification page.

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)

Learn the computer skills needed to enjoy and work with today’s technology including Windows XP, MS Office, Email, Internet/Networks, and more.  The IC³ certification is a worldwide industry standard certification that validates your skills. To become IC³ certified, you must pass three exams, each of which takes less than an hour to complete.  HCC offers this training and certification which is now frequently required or expected by employers. For more information, visit HCC’s IC³ certification program page.