Nevada Microsoft Office Specialist Certification and Microsoft A+ Certification

Employers worldwide recognize the skills and expertise associated with the Microsoft Office Specialist and A+ Certifications. CCNN’s certification programs will give you a competitive edge in the workplace.

Career College of Northern Nevada is an authorized Microsoft Office Specialist Certification testing site, Microsoft A+ Certification testing site and Pearson VUE testing site.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

CCNN is an authorized Microsoft Office Specialist testing location.

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS certification) program is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills using the following Microsoft Office programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project.

Successful candidates receive a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification that sets them apart from their peers in the competitive job market. The MOS certification is a valuable credential recognized worldwide as proof that an individual has the desktop computing skills needed to work more productively and efficiently.

By encouraging individuals to develop advanced skills with Microsoft business desktop software, the Microsoft Office Specialist program is helping to fill the demand for qualified, knowledgeable people in the workplace. The Office Specialist program also helps satisfy an organization's need for a qualitative assessment of employee skills.

Fast Facts on Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

The Microsoft Office Specialist program is available in 168 countries and 18 different languages.
More than 500,000 Microsoft Office Specialist certificates have been issued.
Approximately 22,500 Microsoft Office Specialist certificates are issued each month.

Microsoft A+ Certification Testing

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Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Site

CCNN is an Authorized VUE Testing Center and anyone can schedule A+ testing at CCNN. Click the logo below to go to the VUE web site to get information about scheduling your A+ certification test.

A+ Certification for Information Technology Students

What is A+ Certification?

A+ Certification is a testing program sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) that certifies the competency of service technicians in the computer industry. Earning A+ Certification means that you possess the knowledge, skills and customer relations skills essential for a successful computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry.

Why Certification is Important

Recognized proof of professional achievement
The A+ credential validates that the holder has reached a level of competence commonly accepted and valued by the industry. The A+ certification is known throughout the technology community as one of the best ways to break into the Information Technology field and build a solid career.
Enhanced job opportunities
Many employers give preference in hiring applicants with A+ Certification. Some employers may require A+ as a condition of employment. They view A+ certification as proof that the new hire knows the procedures and technologies required to be a successful computer service technician. Having certified proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when you're applying for a job.
Opportunity for advancement
The A+ certification can be a plus when an employer awards job advancements and promotions.

"When I first approached CCNN, I was looking for a "fast track" to A+ certification. After speaking with an admissions representative, I decided to enroll in the Electronic Engineering and Computer Technology Associate Degree program. The wide variety of subjects covered in the program promised to build a broad knowledge base that would enable me to expand into virtually any aspect of the ET/IT field. I am happy to have made this choice, as I now have more doors open to me than ever before."
- Robert Shields, Graduate and Co-Valedictorian, 2002