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Exciting things are happening at Certiport. Enjoy the latest press releases, including news on Microsoft Office Specialist certification and IC³ certification programs.


Top-Scoring U.S. Students to Compete in Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office - July 22, 2010
Four high school finalists to demonstrate mastery of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills against the best in the world at Certiport-sponsored event  
Certiport Announces Microsoft Office Regional Competition Winners for EMEA - July 8, 2010
Students from Italy, Greece and the UK demonstrate mastery of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel 2003 and 2007 and move on to Worldwide Championship round  
Certiport to Bring Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) to Global Academic Market - July 7, 2010
Landmark certification validates students' fundamental IT and software development knowledge and serves as a stepping stone to advanced technology level certifications  
Certiport Offers Adobe Certified Associate Exams for Adobe Creative Suite 5 - June 30, 2010
Bridge classroom learning to real-world application through industry-recognized certification  
Certiport Announces Availability of Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 Certification - June 28, 2010
New leading-edge certification builds institutional relevance, strengthens academic curriculum and prepares students for the workforce as Microsoft Office 2010 experts  
First-Ever Microsoft Office Regional Competition in Spain - June 23, 2010
Students to showcase technical proficiency at Certiport-sponsored event on June 28-29, 2010, in Madrid  
Iraqi Ministry Implements Digital Literacy and Language Exam Requirements - June 22, 2010
Adopts Certiport IC³ certification exam to ensure applicants grasp internationally accepted computer and Internet skills  
Puerto Rico Department of Education Recognized - June 15, 2010
Presented Certiport's Technology School Leadership Award for providing training and Certiport IC³ certification to country's educators  
Certiport Announces Acquisition of MeasureUp, LLC - May 25, 2010
Enhanced organization to lead in test preparation, delivery and program management for industry's most successful certification programs  
New Microsoft Office 2007 Desktop Certification Brand Unveiled by Certiport - May 19, 2010
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification to become Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2007  
New Certificate Measuring Basic IT Terminology and Skills Delivered by Certiport - April 27, 2010
CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals exam provides a foundation for advanced technical learning  
Certiport Offers ACA Campus Site License at Higher Education Institutions - April 19, 2010
Academic institutions to streamline testing budgets with unlimited online ACA testing for an annual fee  
Certiport and CompTIA Announce Strategic Partnership - April 8, 2010
Landmark collaboration brings top global digital literacy leaders together to deliver computer hardware assessments to thousands of academic institutions worldwide  
Navajo Nation President, Utah Governor, UVU Accept Certiport Award - March 25, 2010
Public and private sector collaboration supporting Native American population provides pattern of true opportunity and future sustainability  
Taiwan Ministry of Education Approves the Adobe Certified Associate Certification - March 9, 2010
First international credential by Certiport approved to help teachers and students become proficient in multi-media applications  
Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office Helps Certified Students Prove Skills - January 27, 2010
Thousands set to participate in the Certiport-sponsored contest for desktop computing proficiency  
Certiport Appoints New Senior VP of Global Channel Sales/Chief Revenue Officer - January 21, 2010
Leading certification provider maintains a consistent focus on industry expertise and long term growth  
Digital Skills Championship to Showcase Adobe Certified Associate Students - January 14, 2010
New competition reflects convergence of 21st Century skills using dynamic, multimedia, video, graphic and Web software  
Certification from ETS and Certiport Better Prepares Students for Employment - November 3, 2009
New capstone credential measures digital critical thinking skills against ongoing technological change, school and labor market demands  
Health Certification for IT Skills Released by Certiport - October 15, 2009
New IC Health Program addresses call for improvement in healthcare efficiency  
Libyan Businessman Captures Certiport Inspiration Award - August 1, 2009
Khaled El Hamedi, chairman of Eng Holding, provides training and Certiport IC³ certification to 30,000 workers following more than two decades of embargo  
Thai Student Wins Title of ‘World Champ’ for Microsoft Office Word 2007 - August 1, 2009
Kankawin Kowsrihawat demonstrates unparalleled prowess to top largest field of competitors ever in annual Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office  
Taiwanese Student Wins Title of ‘World Champ’ in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 - August 1, 2009
Wen Hsiu Liu demonstrates unparalleled prowess to top largest field of competitors ever in annual Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office  
Students from Hong Kong Win Title of ‘World Champs’ in Microsoft Office Programs - August 1, 2009
Fung Yin Sang and Fu Shing Kong demonstrate unparalleled prowess to top largest field of competitors ever in annual Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office  
Certiport and ETS Announce the Development of iCritical Thinking Certification - July31, 2009
New certification program validating critical thinking and problem solving skills in technology-enabled environments enters beta test period for slated November 2009 launch  
Certiport to Induct Peruvian Educator of Technical Skills into Hall of Fame - July 23, 2009
SENATI and Schreier Reck use industry-recognized certification to develop skills and acquire better paying jobs for often-underprivileged youth in Peru  
Certiport to Induct U.S. Job Corps Director Esther Johnson into Hall of Fame - July 21, 2009
Move to embed certification in curriculum prepares more than 10,000 Job Corps students per year in the Finance and Business Services industry tracks to meet employment demands  
Aboriginal Astronaut Headlines Special Track Native's at Certiport PATHWAYS 2009 - July 20, 2009
International conference on digital skills and certification to host—"Uniting and Empowering Indigenous Peoples through Digital Technologies"  
Certiport to Induct Libyan Businessman and Scottish Educator into Hall of Fame - July 15, 2009
The two are also among six finalists for the program’s highest honor to be announced at the Certiport PATHWAYS 2009 international conference  
Team from Costa Rica named First-place Finisher of the IC³ World Cup Competition - July 9, 2009
Marks Costa Rica's third year as First-place Finisher. Regional winners also include teams from Libya and Japan  
Certiport Releases the Next Global Standard for Digital Literacy - June 29, 2009
New exams available; standard behind internationally recognized digital literacy certification receives an update, including Web 2.0 and enhanced Internet safety guidelines  
Certiport Releases New Certification Exams for Adobe Certified Associate Program - June 29, 2009
New exams issued as program gains steam in the United States and abroad  
Certiport to Induct Renowned Chinese Professor into Champions of Digital - June 29, 2009
The two are also among six finalists for the program’s highest honor to be announced at the Certiport PATHWAYS 2009 international conference  
Certiport IC³ and Microsoft Office Certifications Help India's Most Disadvantaged - May 5, 2009
Rotary Club of New Delhi with sponsorship from Intel, Spice Telecom, and CyberLearning helps first 500 students from five Delhi and NCR schools to receive digital skills and credentials  
Certiport Names Ray Kelly as New CEO - April 16, 2009
Certification industry executive brings focus on customers and growth  
Certiport CFO Named to Certiport China Board of Directors - April 13, 2009
On the eve of his one-year anniversary with Certiport, Bryan Koehler joins the management group for operations in China  
Taiwan Ministry of Education Endorses Certiport IC³ - March 12, 2009
More than 1 million technical and vocational students from over 100 schools could earn the international credential by 2013  
Certiport Partners with Element K to Offer E-Learning - February 10, 2009
Industry leaders in tailored-learning solutions and performance-based certifications join to deliver flexible, dynamic learning for Microsoft Office certifications  
Certiport to Join with Al-Mustansiriya University - January 17, 2009
Agreement with leading Iraqi university to be finalized at BETT 2009, the world’s largest technology education conference  
Certiport to Showcase Practice Test at BETT 2009 - January 14, 2009
Hands-on demonstrations of Certiprep for Adobe Certified Associate to take place at booth #M20, National Hall during world’s largest technology education conference  
Certiport Survey Reveals Certification a Boon for Overcoming Recession Woes - January 5, 2009
Microsoft Office certified respondents from world’s two largest economies say their credentials help trump non-certified job seekers in a turbulent global economy  
Certiport-sponsored White Paper Profiles Millennial Students - November 10, 2008
‘Learning in the 21 Century: Teaching Today’s Students on Their Terms’ gives educators a blueprint for adapting learning to more fully engage students  
Certiport Honors Omani as 2008 Champion of Digital Literacy - September 22, 2008
Professor and editor of Digital Oman, Sangeetha Sridhar, recognized for efforts in promoting digital literacy among students and citizens through writings and instruction  
Certiport Honors Arkansan as 2008 Champion of Digital Literacy - September 22, 2008
Jan Lynch of Lions World Services for the Blind gives hope and digital skills to individuals with physical, employment barriers  
Certiport Honors Manitoban as 2008 Champion of Digital Literacy - September 22, 2008
Through efforts of trainer David Coopsammy, Portage Correctional Center offers digital skills, credentials and hope to incarcerated women  
Certiport and Kelly Services to Place Certified Employees into Global Marketplace - August 07, 2008
Worldwide initiatives will roll out in phases, beginning in the United States  
Certiport Partners with Four Worlds to Link Indigenous People throughout the Globe - August 02, 2008
FWII Indigenous Summit seeks to establish relationships “to unify the human family”  
Certiport Honors Peruvian Senior Advisor with Inspiration Award - August 02, 2008
José Carlos Carvajal, team leader of MuniNet, announces the mobile digital literacy program will expand to serve students throughout Peru at Certiport PATHWAYS HAWAII  
Iraqi inducted into Champions of Digital Literacy Hall of Fame during PATHWAYS - August 02, 2008
CEO of BNR Education offers digital literacy learning and credentials to Iraqis in an effort to help rebuild the war-torn country  
Guatemalan inducted into Hall of Fame during PATHWAYS HAWAII - August 02, 2008
Founder and general manager of Centro de Computacion IMB-PC provides vital foundation for ICT instruction to public school teachers  
Philippines Secretary of Education inducted into Hall of Fame - August 02, 2008
Hon. Jesli Lapus represents Asia in Hall of Fame induction for mandating ICT competency program for Filipino teachers  
Certiport Inducts SMC Dean into Champions of Digital Literacy Hall of Fame - August 02, 2008
Amid stagnant economy, Brian Leonard heads initiative to prepare SMC students to compete globally for 21st Century jobs by enhancing and certifying digital skills  
Certiport Inducts German into Champions of Digital Literacy Hall of Fame - August 02, 2008
Innovative partnership with Federal Ministry of Education and Research enables training manager of MD Schulung & Beratung GmbH to conduct digital literacy pilot in Lower Saxony  
Certiport Declares Winners of 2008 Competition on Microsoft Office Word and Excel - August 02, 2008
Students from Thailand clinch title of “World Champs” in official Microsoft Office competition at Certiport PATHWAYS HAWAII international conference  
Certiport Announces U.S. Qualifiers for Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office - July 24, 2008
Students from Reno, Nevada earn trip to compete for the title of “World Champ” against 44 other Country Champions during Certiport PATHWAYS HAWAII  
Certiport Names Peruvian Senior Advisor Inspiration Award Winner - July 15, 2008
Champions of Digital Literacy Hall of Fame receives six inductees, including top honors for José Carlos Carvajal, creator of innovative MuniNet program featuring mobile computer classrooms  
Certiport Reveals Winning Teams in IC³ World Cup Competition - June 18, 2008
Two teams from around the globe get top honors and $20,000 in prizes  
Certiport Introduces Classroom License for Adobe Certified Associate Program - June 4, 2008
New license agreement to accelerate Adobe Creative Suite 3 proficiency in schools  
Certiport Launches Test Preparation Software for 2007 Microsoft Office Certification - March 4, 2008
Certiprep for 2007 Microsoft® Office Certifications gives test takers authentic exam experience  
Certiport Delivers 1 Million Exams in One Year, Reaches 5 Million - February 6, 2008
Latest milestone in certification exam delivery underscores company momentum and highlights growing number of individuals achieving success with validated skills and credentials  
Certiport Partners with iPAC to Provide Certification Programs - January 10, 2008
Vision to help individuals and communities in Sultanate of Oman to acquire digital skills becomes attainable with key partnership  
ETS & Certiport Announce Plans for Comprehensive Digital Skills Solution - November 13, 2007
Combining Certiport IC³ and ETS's ICT Literacy Workforce Assessment offers solution to produce workers equipped for 21st Century careers  
Certiport Launches Program for Certified Instructors of 2007 Microsoft® Office - November 9, 2007
Certification for Microsoft® Office 2007 is now available. Instructors receiving this certification can act as resources for organizations that wish to transition to the 2007 Microsoft Office programs  
Certiport Receives Funding for Continued Growth and Expansion Plans - November 7, 2007
Spire Capital Partners invests in Certiport to support long-term business initiatives and global growth plans  
Certiport-sponsored Competitions for Office and IC³ Attract Worldwide Audience - November 5, 2007
Certiport 2008 Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office and the IC³ World Cup™, where over 115,000 students from over 70 countries vie for top position, was announced today.  
Baghdad University Partners with Certiport to Advance Digital Skills - October 26, 2007
Iraqi institution becomes first in country to offer globally recognized certification program; university will train and certify 10,000 instructors and employees and 80,000 students in Certiport IC³  
Certiport to Enhance Digital Literacy & Scholastic Readiness of College Students - October 12, 2007
Model provides solution for digital literacy assessment and remediation of incoming students—all leading to achievement of Certiport Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³)  
Certiport China Partners with Shanghai University to Certify Digital Skills - September 25, 2007
East China Normal University to offer globally recognized Certiport IC³ and Microsoft Office credentials for validating digital skills to 500 teachers annually