For students, Microsoft Office training and certifications:

  • Provide a professional credential recognized around the world
  • Help earn cost-effective college credit
  • Demonstrate computing efficiency essential in the workplace

Do you have the skills to be the World Champion in Microsoft Office Word or Excel?

With the globally recognized Microsoft Office certification, you can prove your skills with ease. Whether you're looking for the ideal job, trying to advance in your present career, or pursuing academic goals, a Microsoft Office certification gives you the tools to achieve more, distinguish yourself, and advance in today's competitive academic and professional environments. What better way to show off your skills than by becoming the World Champion in the Microsoft Office Word or Excel in 2008?

You have until May 15, 2008 to take a Microsoft Office exam to prove you deserve to compete in the Worldwide Championship in the Summer of 2008. Talk to your instructor or visit www.certiport.com/CenterLocator to find a Certiport testing center close to you.

To see a complete list of the official rules, participation requirements, and prize packages please visit www.officecompetition.com to learn more.

Any student aged 14+ years may participate in the competition by taking an eligible Microsoft Office certification exam at a Certiport Testing Center.

There will be two Worldwide Final Exams and Champions:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist – Word 2003
  • Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel 2003

The following exams are eligible for the competition:

  • Any Microsoft Office Specialist Word Exam (all versions)
  • Any Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Exam (all versions)
  • Any Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Word Exam
  • Any Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Excel Exam