6/6/2001 -- On Friday, Microsoft announced the education requirements for its upcoming MOUS Master Instructor certification.

According to the MOUS.net Web site, candidates will need one of the following in order to apply for the program:

• A diploma or transcript indicating that the instructor has satisfied the requirements for a college degree in one or more fields of educational study; or
• Written verification from a current or past employer of two or more years of employment delivering competent training on Microsoft Office applications; or
• A certificate indicating that the instructor has completed a Microsoft-approved presentation skills or Train-the-Trainer course; or
• An instructor completion certificate from any of the following vendors: Caldera, Certified Internet Webmaster, Cisco Systems, Citrix, Lotus, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle or Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.

The requirements are very similar to those required for its predecessor, the MOUS Authorized Instructor (MOUS AI) program.

As reported earlier by CertCities, Microsoft decided last month that it will replace the MOUS AI with the MOUS Master Instructor program this July. MOUS Master Instructor requires passing more exams than did the MOUS AI, and does not offer logo benefits. Fees and some other details of the new program still have yet to be determined, although Microsoft has said it will offer a discount to current MOUS AIs who apply to become MOUS Master Instructors.

For more on the MOUS Master Instructor program, click here. -B.N.