MICROSOFT® OFFICE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAMS Microsoft Office Specialist - Authorized Testing Center

A Certified Microsoft® User is someone who has demonstrated a mastery-level performance on a particular Microsoft® software application by successfully passing an examination.  Certification examinations are "performance-based" so that the testing occurs on the software application rather than by answering questions about the application.  Certification provides a valuable industry credential- proof that an individual has the skills required of a proficient or expert user.

Microsoft® Office certification tells people you have the comprehensive skills necessary to provide a wide range of tasks efficiently and effectively, are skill oriented, computer literate and possess the technical skills and knowledge that are in demand in today's business environment.

Rockland Community College is an authorized Microsoft® Office Specialist Testing Center. Exams are administered by appointment.

Certification exams are available for these Microsoft® Office Programs:

* Word - the most popular word processing program used in business.
* Excel - a spreadsheet program most often used for organizing and analyzing financial data
* Access - offers proper data management
* PowerPoint - a presentation software
* Outlook - time management and email program

For more information click on the following Microsoft® links below.


* Notice! Help is not available while testing

1. Each Microsoft® Office Specialist exams are $95 ($80 for those presently attending high school or Rockland Community College and alumni).
2. Determine the Microsoft® Office Specialist test you wish to take. View objectives of the test to verify you are prepared to complete the test successfully.
3. If you are not prepared to test, you may enroll in credit applications courses that will prepare you for certification testing. Course information follows below.
4. Fill out the registration form.  (click here for Registration Form) Make a money order payable to RCC Association. Send completed form and money order to:      Office of Assessment and Placement
                                            Rockland Community College
                                            Technology Center, Room 8340
                                            145 College Road
                                            Suffern, NY 10901
5. Call the Office of Assessment and Placement at (845) 574-4288/4525 to make an appointment for testing. 
6. Allow a minimum of one hour per test.
7. Bring a photo ID and payment with you when you report to the Technology Center for testing. Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing area.
8. Prepare for the test. Review Certification requirements and Exam tips for MOS. Tests are approximately 50 minutes; please allow a minimum of one hour for the entire testing process. Report to the Technology Center 15 minutes before your test time.