I'm convinced they changed the certification from MOUS to MOS in order to
get more money out of those who were already certified, or were certified
instructors, in order to use the new credentials. First I was a Microsoft
Authorized Instructor. Then $75 I became a MOUS Master Instructor. Then
$100, a MOS Master Instructor. (That's not including the tests for each
version.)
For Office 2007 the certification will fall under Microsoft Certified
Application Specialist (MCAS). They've also added another certification,
Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP). The later is more
SharePoint focused.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mc...s/default.mspx
I'm still not sure what that's going to end up costing. grin
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"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
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I think most Word/Office MVPs are familiar with MOUS certification (and
some have it), but we got a bit confused when MS changed the name to (I
think) MOS, which was less recognizable.
"six-h via OfficeKB.com" u24915@uwe wrote in message
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My biggest claim to fame in the computing world, is having passed a
course
that no one has ever heard of!
The so called MOUS (Mouse) certificate.
It did give me good basic knowledge of Word, and I try to help others get
into computers now that I'm retired, by helping out at my local U3A
computer
classes (University of the Third Age).
It's nice to see others grow in confidence as they learn to "tame the
beast"!