Microsoft Office Specialist Assessment

 

What is available?

Certification is offered in Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007 and Word 2007.

What do I need to do?

To become a Microsoft Office Specialist, follow these steps:

1. Decide which application(s) are appropriate for you
2. Check Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Content and Training availability
   
3. Try a free practice assessment. Email or phone 8313 1000 to arrange a time
4. Contact the training team to arrange a time for your assessment

About the Assessment

• The assessment is a hand-on practical test lasting around one hour. You will perform a series of tasks using the application. Online help is disabled and you are not permitted to take any materials with you into the exam, including manuals or pen and paper.
• Assessments are held in the ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, 9 Gawler Place, Adelaide. You will need:
  • Photo ID
  • Payment - Each exam costs $88 for students and staff of the University of Adelaide or $99 for persons external to the university (credit card (preferred) or cheque).
• The exams are designed and scored over the Internet by Certiport, a US company. Once you have completed the assessment, you will receive a printout showing overall results as a percentage for each category of questions.
• If successful, you will receive a certificate by mail from Microsoft. If unsuccessful, you may resit the test at another time.

Costs

Each exam costs $88 for students and staff of the University of Adelaide or $99 for persons external to the university.

Payment is by credit card or cheque on the day (credit card preferred). Photo ID is required to confirm your identity.

Bookings

Bookings are essential due to limited availability of testing machines. Email or phone 8313 1000 to arrange a time.