The University of Oklahoma

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The University of Oklahoma

• Center for Independent and Distance Learning

AACIS October 24, 2003
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MOUS CERTIFICATION

• Microsoft
• Office
• User
• Specialist

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BACKGROUND

• Originated in 1997
• Over 9,000 testing centers worldwide
• Over 17 countries
• 20,000 new certification recipients added monthly

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3 CERTIFICATION LEVELS

• Master
• Expert
• Core

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MASTER LEVEL

• Must pass all THREE required exams
• Word 2002 Expert
• Excel 2002 Expert
• PowerPoint 2002
• And ONE of two elective exams
• Access 2002
• or
• Outlook 2002

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EXPERT LEVEL

• Two Expert level exams available
• Word 2002
• Excel 2002

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CORE LEVEL

• Five Core level exams available
• Word 2002
• Excel 2002
• PowerPoint 2002
• Access 2002
• Outlook 2002

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MOUS OBJECTIVES

• Refer to www.mous.net for detailed objectives for
  each exam.
• Refer to handout samples.

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BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION

• increased efficiency in preparing assignments
• integrate technology in the classroom
• competitive edge
• increases marketability
• industry standard

Benefits for students, businesses, and
institutions
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EXAM FORMAT

• performance based
• conducted in active software
• each question requires several tasks
• receive partial credit for correct answers
• skipped tasks marked incorrect
• allowed to reset the current question
• (exam time is not reset, continues to run)

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EXAM TIME

• one hour or less
• tested on both knowledge and efficiency

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EXAM SCORING

• In the interest of security, Certiport
  distributes multiple versions of its exams, each
  with different content and different passing
  standards.
• Steps are taken to ensure each version measures
  and certifies an equivalent level of knowledge,
  skill, and ability.

Certiport, Inc. 888-222-7890
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EXAM RESULTS

• Results appear on your screen immediately upon
  completion of exam.
• You receive a printout of test results with
  detailed feedback.
• You receive certificate by mail in two to three
  weeks.

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EXAM COST

• Exam costs vary among testing sites.
• (average cost 65)
• DDC Training Services offers an Exam Voucher
  including a free retake for 50.
• Cat. No. EV4
• www.ddctraining.com
• 800-964-6796

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RETESTING

• no limit to how many times you take the same exam
• same fee applies for each re-take
• no refunds for missed exam appointments
• no refunds for a failed exam

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TESTING CENTER LOCATIONS
Over 17 countries
Over 90,000 locations
http//www.microsoft.com
1-800-933-4493
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BECOME A TESTING CENTER

• www.certiport.com
• Find links to
• become an authorized
• testing center
• view your digital
• transcript
• locate a testing center

• View a real-time count of all Microsoft
  certification exams. (example dated October 21,
  2003)

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ENDORSEMENTS

• Refer to handouts for a list of schools endorsing
  MOUS.

• Refer to handouts for a list of businesses
  endorsing MOUS.

Thompson Course Technology
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RESEARCH STUDY

• 87 of employers observe increased competency in
  certified employees
• 83 of employers state certified employees are
  more productive than non-certified employees
• 82 of employers believe certification directly
  benefits an organization

www.microsoft.com
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PATH TO CERTIFICATION

• Investment
• Goals
• Pre-assessment
• Training and practice tests
• Certification

• Return
• Productivity
• Advancement
• Employment
• Validation
• An Edge

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Web Sites

• www.mous.net
• www.certiport.com
• http//www.microsoft.com
• www.certcities.com
• http//www.procertmag.com

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THANK YOU!

• Thank you for your interest!
• Please contact me if you have any questions.
• jmurray_at_ou.edu

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