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Current  user Comments for "MOUS Master Instructor Fee: $95"
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| 8/1/01 - Robert Neale says: |
I think the slight increase in cost will pale compared to what Nivo/Microsoft will reap from those having to invest in up to 3 additional exams. |
| 8/1/01 - Joseph Villapaz says: |
Hey, the recertification fee of $50 isn't bad. in fact it's less than the cost of any single MOUS exam. At under $100 its reasonable. |
| 8/2/01 - Rob Uscroft says: |
Hey I note that the new program now gives a wallet card and a lapel badge for $95 but the newsletter they are promoting to us is for all MOUS masters not specifically for Master instructors they are still playing the game of giving away freebies (actually we are paying $95 for what is probably less than $10 worth of ggods) and not communicating or doing anything to promote MOUS |
| 8/4/01 - Disappointed says: |
The benefits you receive for this program are poor. No logo or polo style shirts will be used for this program. The 1 email I received from Nivo was that a lousy t-shirt is available for a fee but their will not be a logo available. Nivo/Microsoft need to treat the MOUS program and MOUS Master Instructor with respect instead it is being treated as a useless certification program. This is just another case of a fee for nothing program. |
| 8/5/01 - Ralph Phillips says: |
I paid $50 for the AI, and now I've got to pay $50 more to keep my instructor cert. $100. New MOUS instructors pay $95. |
| 8/6/01 - Robert ANGGONO says: |
The new MOUS MI is ALL about money and MORE money. Who gains? The certifieds or NIVO or Microsoft? 6 Aug 2001. |
| 8/6/01 - Joseph Villapaz says: |
Who cares about polo shirts, free pens, etc? Those things don't prove anything. The only thing that has value is the certificate. Microsoft/Nivo isn't obligated to give anything else. We aren't employees!!! Every vendor recertification costs money, not just Microsoft. I think the MOUS program is the least expensive. |
| 8/6/01 - Joseph Villapaz says: |
If you are a new MOUS MI, the fee is $95. If you're upgrading your MOUS AI to MOUS MI, it's only $50 for each track (Office 97, Office 2000, Office XP 2002) you wish to instruct. |
| 8/6/01 - Anonymous says: |
Joseph, from reading your comments above and other articles one would come to believe that you work for Microsoft/Nivo because you are always defending Microsoft/Nivo and criticizing anyone who says anything negative. You just don't get it this is suppose to be a better program but you receive less benefits but at a higher cost. I know from experience that the polo shirts, the little things helps make the program worthwhile. It allows the students to see that you have proof of certification and it is free advertising for the program when people see the logo on a professional looking shirt. |
| 8/6/01 - Anonymous says: |
For great benefits of a application program, including usage of a logo, go to Corel. They are not embarased to have trainers display that they are certified on their application products. |
| 8/6/01 - Anonymous says: |
For great benefits of a application program, including usage of a logo, go to Corel. They are not embarased to have trainers display that they are certified on their application products. |
| 8/6/01 - Anonymous says: |
For great benefits of a application program, including usage of a logo, go to Corel. They are not embarased to have trainers display that they are certified on their application products. |
| 8/6/01 - Joseph Villapaz says: |
I agree a official apparel improves an instructor's appearance before classes, but if I have to I'll buy them. I admit I would definitely accept them if they were free but I have more important things to worry about since they aren't. I do not work for Microsoft, Nivo, or any software vendor but I've learned long ago that nothing worthwhile (certification-wise) is free. Don't get me wrong, I do voice my opinions, and I do it formally to the appropriate vendor channels. An example of that are those surveys and questionnaires Microsoft/Nivo sends me from time to time. |
| 8/7/01 - Robert Anggono says: |
This is nothing to do with the certification but I don't usually take much notice to those who hide behind Anonymous. Hence your comments will be wasted (in my personal view). I don't read comments that come from unidentifiable sources. Why do you have to hide? Who are you frightened of? So come out from your anonymous mask.. (7 August 2001). |
| 8/7/01 - Robert ANGGONO says: |
My previous comment (6 Aug 2001) was NOT negative. It merely stated the fact. As a MOUS AI 2000 on all subjects I, and possibly many other qualified MOUS AIs, haven't benefitted from the certifications thus far and yet I have already spent a considerable amount of cash to get the certifications. Do comment on this....... (7 August 2001) |
| 8/7/01 - Joseph Villapaz says: |
Robert, unfortunately, no matter how many accomplishments one may have, there is never a guarantee that he/she will get a 100% return on their investment. Competition, a slumping job market, poor location, etc. are some factors that come into play against us. Here's where becoming a salesperson comes in. It's up to you to develop good marketing and promotional skills to successfully compete. That's the edge you'll need when other candidates have similar qualifications. Build a web site, create PowerPoint presentations and burn them to CD and send them to clients, etc. |
| 8/8/01 - Rob Uscroft says: |
I personally dont give a monkeys about getting any freebies nor am i particularly worried about a logo. What i would appreciate is a networking system for Instructors only where we could exchange views and talk to each other without outsiders who have not paid anything getting free advice on training matters (we sell a product which is our experience and knowledge)The only people who can set up such a network are Nivo/Microsoft since they have the register of all authorised instructors. Instead Microsoft/Nivo are hell bent on giving away all insights or tips we come up with to anybody and everybody, there is absolutely no practical advantage whatsoever to having this qualification since even the newsletter they are supposed to be sending is aimed at MOUS Masters not MOUS Instructors. Joseph sems to think the title will mean something however it means nothing if there is no program of support behind it and discerning employers will know that The MOUS Master Instructor certificate it is merely a scrap of paper that gives the holder no advantage whatsoever over those who have MOUS Master quals and a teaching qualification but have not bothered to pay $95 to be called Master Instructor. The point is that this qualification gives the holder no advantage whatsoever in the workplace it is just a name, a piece of paper and a few freebies. |
| 8/8/01 - Rob Uscroft says: |
Further to my last comment the AI holder did have one advantage in being able to use a universally recognised logo which gained employer's/customer's attention. This is not the case with MI and you pay considerably more for the lack of privelege ie $95 per version whereas with the AI you merely registered your upgrade. hence a Master qualified Instructor in both 97 and 2000 pays $190 now whereas under the AI system it was $50. So in fact the real cost of regaining an Instructor designation has quadrupled with less workplace advantage. |
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