2. What is MOS? Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for Office 2003 Proves competency Specialist Expert Master Build your résumé! Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook

3. What is MCAS? Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Certification for Office 2007 New Windows Vista component Proves competency Build your résumé! Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook Windows Vista

4. Training MCC courses CTS 125 CTS 130 DBA 110 OST 136 Microsoft e-Learning Books SBS: MCAS Study Guide

5. Testing Centers Call to make appointment. Ask for an email confirmation. Call to verify appointment before traveling to testing center!

6. Cost of Testing Regularly $89 per test FREE through Microsoft Elevate America initiative Must provide information for reporting purposes Date of certification exam SSN Age Gender Education level Employment status Proctoring fee?

7. Testing Demo

8. Start Studying ***NOW***! E-Learning available on Microsoft web site MCAS books available in MCC library

9. Redeeming a Voucher Get voucher access code Visit following link http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship /us/CommunityInvestment/ea_redeemvoucher.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship /us/CommunityInvestment/ea_redeemvoucher.aspx “I have a voucher for Microsoft Office or Windows product training” link Choose a learning plan Activate learning plan Training  Practice exam  Certification exam Must schedule AND complete test BEFORE Feb. 24, 2010 Free retake included

10. Sample Certificates

11. Important Links More Information About Elevate America: http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Business_and_Industry/Elevate %20America%20FAQ.pdf MCAS / MOS Information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mbc.aspx Redeem a Voucher: http://www.microsoft.com/elevateamerica Click on the “Redeem a Voucher” link at the top. Copy of this presentation: www.3mit.com/cert.ppt

12. Questions CONTACT INFORMATION Marsha Mabry Phone: 910-576-6222 Ext. 307 Email: mmmabry@ymail.com