Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)

Microsoft® Office User Specialist (MOUS) is a certification provided by Microsoft. Earning this certification confirms your expertise in one or more of the following products within the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and/or Outlook.

Why Should I Become MOUS Certified?

Taking a MOUS certification exam can assess the level of proficiency you have within a particular Microsoft Office product. Both employees and employers can benefit from MOUS certification.

By proving your mastery of Microsoft Office desktop applications, gaining MOUS certification can help you move toward a desired promotion or pay raise. Certification is linked to higher productivity, which means your employer will benefit directly from your higher level of skills, as compared to non-certified employees.

Even employers looking for new employees can benefit from the MOUS certification program. These employers can verify the skill level of different job applicants by looking for MOUS certification. In fact, hiring new employees with MOUS certification may also lead to less initial training time required before an employee become productive, as many responsibilities will already be mastered through MOUS study and certification.

How Do I Study for the MOUS Exams?

We have courses that cover both the Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Office 97 credentials, and help you prepare for the proficient, core, expert, and master level MOUS exams:

More Information and Taking the Exams

For additional information on the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential or to to register for an Authorized Testing Center closest to your location, visit http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mous/default.asp.