Several years ago, I took and passed an Expert Qualification test called
MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). It was a shot at doing just what
you're interested in, "qualifying" and Excel user. This test was supposedly
supported by Microsoft and cost me $75 (non-refundable in case I failed). If
you can find someone with MOUS credentials, they probably know a little more
about Excel than the average bear. After all, they put up the money of their
own hoping to qualify......one would not do that unless they felt pretty sure
of passing. I understand the MOUS Program underwwent a name change
tho........I think it went to just MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist). I do
not know if it is still even in existance, or if the new test is as hard to
pass as the old one was. but you could check with Microsoft.

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3



"tony h" wrote:


Just thinking!

Having just participated in a recruitment process I noticed how
frequently people where prepared to attribute the epithet "excel
expert" to themselves. It is also clear that this is usually well
intended but also substantially inconsistant across candidates.

Any ideas on what could or should be done to differentiate candidates
successfully?


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