Becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist by Claire Blinman
There are a number of qualifications to choose from when considering becoming accredited as a user of Microsoft Office software. I would like to explain the advantages of choosing to become a MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist (formerly known as MOUS – Microsoft Office User Specialist). ... So if your employer is still using Office 2000 (which many businesses still are) you can become certificated as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Office 2000. ... We provide training in all types of software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), Visio, FrontPage, Project,...

Free Microsoft Word Online Training Tutorial Resources by Ramona Davidson
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular office applications that provide many features such as word processing, web publishing and database creation. Tapping into these Word resources, however, is not always easy and straightforward, leaving users stumped and puzzled. ... You can find the Microsoft Word Portal of the Microsoft website at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010857991033.aspx for Windows PC users and http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/word2004/word2004.aspx?pid=word2004 for Apple Macintosh users.

The Smart Way to Master Microsoft Excel by Natalie Aranda
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet and data storage software program that is an important part of the business management process in many organizations. An ability to understand this program and to work with it is essential for all levels from entry to top management. ... Microsoft Office training is offered through a worldwide network of Microsoft Certified Learning Partners. ... The Microsoft website offers additional training software that is also intended to give a user at least a working knowledge of Excel.

MCSE Certification Training by Elizabeth Morgan
Training for MCSE can be a daunting task. The preparation for the seven examinations can take anywhere between six months to one year, and requires a great deal of patience and dedication. There are several flexible options available for trainees depending upon the flexibility of time and budget. ... Microsoft has provided Online MCSE labs for professionals who wish to gain hands-on education from the comfort of their home or office. ... There are many Microsoft certified solution provider companies which provide training in a traditional classroom setting.

How to Choose the Right IT Certification Training by Natalie Aranda
IT training is an important part of your professional formation, offering a range of alternatives in software training, technical training and certification training, that sometimes make it hard to find out which one is the most convenient when it comes to deciding. ... If you evaluate your current skills and experience, and identify what it is exactly that you are trying to accomplish - technical training, software training, IT training, etc., the next steps will be easier. ... Whether it's about certification training, software training or technical training, every path has elective...

Is There Any Future For The Open Document Format? by Gavin Peters
For those people out there who have not heard of the Open Document format (ODF), please allow me to try and explain it in layman's terms. The ODF is an attempt to produce an Open format that all office documents could save to, a universal standard that all office packages can use. ... The main problem is Microsoft, as nearly all businesses use Microsoft Office and Microsoft have no plans to support this new open format, will it ever really get off the ground. ... The reason for this is simple, most people use Microsoft Office and at the moment unless that changes OpenXML will be the new...

The Secret To Passing The Microsoft Office Specialist Exam by Chris Le Roy
If you are trying to get ahead in you career today, you will know that the computer skills you have under your belt are what will make the difference between you moving up the ladder or down. When it comes to trying to prove your computer competency in using office applications there is no other... There are in fact seven exams in the Microsoft Office Specialist Program and they are the Microsoft Word Core and Expert Exams, Microsoft Excel Core and Expert Exams, Microsoft Outlook Core Exam, Microsoft PowerPoint Core Exam and the Microsoft Access Core Exam.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Implementation – Leveraging MS Office & Outlook User Experience by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0, as well as Microsoft CRM 1.2 has so-called MS Outlook client snap-ins. Also it uses MSDE installed on local machine (usually meaning laptop of the traveling MS CRM user) to store replicated MS CRM data for using it offline. ... SAP has a project with Microsoft, where Microsoft is bridging mySAP & R/3 with Microsoft Office. ... As Microsoft Project Green (or current name is Microsoft Dynamics NAV, AX, GP, CRM, SL) the integration with Microsoft middleware, meaning MS Office, including Sharepoint, SQL Server and other technologies nowadays attributed to MS Windows...

What Can Office 2007 Do For You? by Claire Blinman
So will anyone bother to upgrade? What’s the point? Isn’t it just yet another version of Microsoft Office? The answer is no – this time it’s different. This time it’s more powerful, looks smarter with a complete redesign, and allows you to cleverly combine your business applications. ... We provide training in all types of software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), Visio, FrontPage, Project, Dreamweaver and Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat).

When is the Right Time to Upgrade Software? by Cynthia Morse
I don't claim to be a "techie," but I thought I would say a few words about upgrading software programs. If you use software, such as Microsoft Office, on a regular basis, how often should you upgrade to a newer version? That depends on several factors, such as support (is your current version... I recently upgraded my version of Office XP to Office 2003. ... Well, being a business person in an administrative profession, I need to constantly update my software skills, and that includes working with various office software applications.