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“Industry certifications are important
components of CTE programs and are gaining importance
in the business world as evidence of skill attainment
. . . Earning a certification has many benefits. It
gives students a sense of accomplishment, a highly valued
professional credential, and helps make them more employable
with higher salaries.”
TEA, 12/15/08
Microsoft Certification Application Specialist
exams are provided through Certiport. Research data
and quotes about certification were provided by Certiport.
Certification benefits include:
Increase in confidence
Ability to advance in education and career
College credit
Increased productivity
Competitive edge
Portable proof of skills
"There are 450 million Microsoft® Office
users worldwide" Peter Pathe, Microsoft®
Corporate Vice President , Jan. 4, 2007
“…people actually use less than 20 percent
of the software functions they have at their disposal.”
Barbara Darrow, CRN, July 7, 2005
“Certification creates a workforce capable
of delivering higher service levels”
Prometric Study
“Even in recession, value of certifications
has held steady . . .”
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