Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert (Vouchers Included)

What Kind of Salary Can I Expect as a Microsoft Office Specialist?

As of November 2022, the average Microsoft Office specialist salary in the U.S. is $52,398 a year, according to ZipRecruiter. This site also reports salaries as high as $110,000 and as low as $22,000, depending upon the location and experience of the professional.

What Kind of Salary can I Expect as a Certified Administrative Professional?

As of November 2022, according to reports by Payscale users, the average Certified Administrative Professional salary is $63,000 per year. Furthermore, according to Salary.com, the average base salary of administrative assistants is between $38,944 and $49,184, with a median of $43,583.

What is a Microsoft Office Specialist?

The ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office Suite of software is essential in the professional world. According to online tech blog Web Tribunal, Microsoft Office makes up nearly half (47.5%) of the office productivity software used in the world, and 731,000 companies in the U.S. currently use Office 365. By earning your Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification, you will demonstrate that you have the skills needed to effectively and efficiently use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Best of all, as a part of this course, you will be provided with a voucher for the MOS Associate and Expert level exams.

What is a Certified Administrative Professional Certification?

The Certified Administrative Professional is a valuable certification that can set you apart in what is becoming a competitive profession. Earning your Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation effectively proves to employers that you have the knowledge it takes to be successful and also the ability to apply this knowledge in a real workplace. In order to pass the CAP exam, offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), you must master the fundamentals of workplace administration, including organizational communication skills, records management, and human resources. As a part of this course, you will be provided with a voucher for the CAP exam.

Is there Job Demand for CAP and MOS Expert Certification?

Because there is a projected decline in job growth across the secretary and administrative assistant field, earning certifications like the CAP and MOS Associate will become more essential than ever before. These certifications will serve as a way to differentiate yourself from others in the field. While some sectors, such as healthcare, will see an increase in administrative jobs despite the predicted decline overall, and 354,000 professionals will still be needed each year through the year 2031, you can begin to set yourself apart and showcase your skills to better ensure a long and successful career.

• Learn to perform the key duties and responsibilities of an administrative assistant
• Understand how to effectively use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access at an advanced level
• Develop a full understanding of the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) body of knowledge
• Learn how to apply relevant, real-world administrative professional skills
• Gain the knowledge necessary to pass the CAP exam
• Prepare to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification exams

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There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course. However, you must have previous experience as an administrative professional to be eligible to sit for the Certified Administrative Professional Exam.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access

Certified Administrative Professional

• Organizing Communication (Part 1)
• Organizing Communication (Part 2)
• Business Writing and Document Production
• Technology and Information Distribution
• Office and Records Management
• Event and Project Management
• Human Resources
• Financial Functions
• Workplace Behaviors
• Becoming and Administrative Assistant and Advancing Your Career

Becky Swaim
Becky Swaim has taught since 2000, focusing on Administrative Assistant Fundamentals, Administrative Assistant Applications, and Individual Excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from California State University, Long Beach. Her experience includes managing large staff in medical billing and collections and as a program manager to various medical practices.

Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.

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