How to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification at CCSD

For the most part, the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications are built into specific courses. Here is a list of courses that the MOS certifications are built into:

APP101 Computer Fundaments: Word Certification

APP103 Word Processing and Presentations: PowerPoint Certification

APP104 Spreadsheet Applications: Excel Certification

If for whatever reason you were not able to take the certification exam during the course that it is offered in, then there are a couple different options for you. But before we discuss how and when to take the certification exam, let’s discuss the requirements that qualify you to take it.

Requirements:

• A score of 85% in the course that the certification exam was offered in.
  • If you did not get an 85% in the course that the certification exam was offered in, you must get approval from education management (Mr. Dru, Mr. Jean Pierre, or any Deans).
• A screenshot of passing scores of the GMetrix Practice Exam 1, 2, 3 (testing versions) for the certification you want to take (see image below).
  • Screenshot must have your name, exam titles, testing version, passing scores, and dates clearly visible.
  • The dates of the GMetrix Practice Exam 1, 2, & 3 (testing verions) should NOT be longer than 30 days from the day you will take the Certification Exam.

Here is an example of a screenshot that includes the student’s name, exam title, score, and date. Remember, you must pass all three practice exams in order to take the corresponding certification.

How to schedule the certification exam:

1. Gather all required documents
2. Scheudle the certification exam appointment by e-mailing CCSD IT at help@ccsdit.on.spiceworks.com. Give them the days and times you are available to take the exam. Students will need to reserve about an hour and half for the certification exam process:
   • The exam takes about 20 minutes to set up (this includes registering for Certiport if unregistered and for the proctor to go over rules before the exam)
   • Then, students are given 50 minutes to complete the certification exam.
   • After the exam, students have 20 minutes to review the results.

The best times to take the certification exam are on Fridays at 8:00am. You will need to contact CCSD IT to schedule the certification exam so that a qualified proctor can be present.

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