Certiport today announced the availability of the Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) 2010 certification, an industry recognised, standards-based credential for validating Microsoft Office 2010 skills.

The Microsoft Office Specialist certification is the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers. It enables individuals to tap the full features and functionality of the Microsoft Office 2010 system resulting in heightened confidence, credibility and differentiation. MOS helps students to validate their skills, advance in the classroom and prepare for a 21st Century workforce.

Details about the certification: www.certiport.com/MOS2010 

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Certiport provides Microsoft users easy access to the relevant certification exams for MOS 2010 through a network of more than 10,000 testing centers in 142 countries worldwide. Certiport will also offer a Microsoft Office Specialist Classroom License for select academic customers providing unlimited exams for a flat yearly fee, resulting in greater access to exams, lower costs and simplified budgeting.

 “Now is the time for students and teachers to migrate to Microsoft Office 2010 to show their commitment to staying current with leading-edge tools for the classroom,” said Ray Kelly, chief executive officer, Certiport. “Over one million Office certification exams are delivered every year. As they embrace new technology, both individuals and academic institutions show they are at the top of their field and are ready to put these skills to work."

"A significant gap exists between the supply and demand of office professionals with proficient technical abilities," said Lutz Ziob, general manager, Microsoft Learning. "The new Microsoft 2010 certification program connects schools with the professional world by enabling students to validate skills on Office products with industry-recognised credentials needed in today's workplace."

To find out more contact a Prodigy Learning representative today.