MCAS 2007 (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist)

MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment (Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System)

The new Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential is a globally recognized standard that validates skills with using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista. The successor to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credential, the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft.  The MCAS credential validates the skills that individuals and organizations depend on. Candidates who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam prove that they meet globally recognized performance standards and are able to work productively and efficiently.  In addition, organizations that use the MCAS credential as a tool for quantitative skills measurement to facilitate identifying, hiring, promoting, and retaining qualified individuals can benefit from a streamlined recruitment process, greater individual productivity, and increased employee satisfaction.

Consider earning the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) certification to let your enterprise employer know you are ready to lead an upcoming deployment, or if you want your resumé to stand out to a hiring manager looking for BDD expertise.  An MCTS credential in Business Desktop Deployment can demonstrate to clients and employers your ability to successfully deploy and maintain client desktops using the appropriate Microsoft tools during the various stages of the deployment lifecycle.