Microsoft ® Certification

Microsoft Office Certification is intended for those who wish to set themselves apart by validating their skill level in Microsoft's desktop applications. Certification is available in 2003 or 2007.

2003 Certification Options

Specialist Certification:

  • Word 2003
  • Access 2003
  • Excel 2003
  • Outlook 2003
  • PowerPoint 2003

Expert Certification:

  • Word 2003 Expert
  • Excel 2003 Expert

Master Certification (complete the first 3 plus one of the the elective exams):

  • Word 2003 Expert
  • Excel 2003 Expert
  • PowerPoint 2003
  • Access 2003 or Outlook 2003 (electives)

Master Instructor Certification: *

  • Word 2003 Expert
  • Excel 2003 Expert
  • PowerPoint 2003
  • Access 2003 or Outlook 2003

* Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  1. Successfully complete all four exams
  2. Provide proof of instructional experience
  3. Complete an application and pay the standard fee for the Master Instructor program

2007 Certification

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Series

The core Microsoft Office Specialist certification has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as with the new Windows Vista operating system.

  • Office Word 2007
  • Office Excel ® 2007
  • Office PowerPoint ® 2007
  • Office Access ™ 2007
  • Office Outlook ® 2007
  • Windows Vista ™

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Contact our Evaluation Center Specialist:

Name: Cindy Baeb
Phone: 920-498-7965
Toll Free: 800-422-NWTC ext. 7965
Email: cynthia.baeb@nwtc.edu