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Microsoft has announced the new Microsoft Business Certification which will replace the MOS certification program. The new program will have 2 tracks as follows:

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Series:
The core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system as well as the new Windows Vista operating system. The Application Specialist certification targets Information Workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office applications such as Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Excel 2007, and Outlook 2007.

Microsoft Certified Application Professional Series:
The new Application Professional certification is designed to meet the needs of workers who use the 2007 Microsoft Office system to deliver on specific projects and tasks. This credential demonstrates advanced, cross-industry skills and collaboration capabilities. The focus areas include managing budgets, managing presentations, and managing team collaboration.

Exams for the Microsoft Business Certification will be released throughout the year. As with previous Microsoft Office certifications, this program will be administered by CertiPort.

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