Program Benefits

For Individuals

Earning Office Specialist certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today's competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

Find out about the process to earn Office Specialist certification on the Steps to Office Specialist Certification page.

For Businesses

Employers who encourage Office Specialist certification and hire Office Specialist-certified job candidates report increased employee competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist certification also simplifies the employee selection and hiring process by easily identifying individuals with the skills to be productive from day one. Employers who invest in Office Specialist certification experience a quick return on their training and certification investment. Investing in their skills brings improved employee morale, confidence, and productivity, while increasing your bottom line.

The results of an independent research study of participants in the Office Specialist program indicate Office Specialist certification improves employee competence, productivity, and credibility, including the following:

• Up to 87 percent of employers observe increased competency in their Office Specialist-certified employees.
  
  
• Up to 83 percent of employers feel their Office Specialist-certified employees are more productive.
  
  
• Up to 77 percent of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility among co-workers.
  
  
• Up to 74 percent of employers feel Office Specialist certification has a positive effect on employee credibility with customers and clients.
  
  
• Up to 82 percent of employers believe Office Specialist certification directly benefits an organization.
  
  
• Up to 67 percent of employers feel Office Specialist simplifies hiring and advancement decisions.
  
  

For Academic Institutions

Offering Office Specialist certification to your students provides an opportunity for them to achieve a portable, globally recognized credential that proves their abilities as productive Microsoft Office users. Your students will appreciate the opportunity to gain better employment and be more efficient employees. Additionally, you can improve your business relations as they recognize the quality of learning your organization provides. Implementing Office Specialist within your organization can improve internal productivity and efficiency by ensuring skills standardization.