MOUS Master Instructor Ed. Requirements Released
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.
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| 6/29/01: Anonymous says: |
Rob, I also hope Microsoft/Nivo becomes a well run company. |
| 6/29/01: Rob says: |
I agree with you Joseph but i still feel that there should be an expert level of Access perhaps even moving slightly away from the present format and asking one question ie to build an Access database not using SQL or VB which conforms to specific criteria eg get tables from another database create a form or 2 link forms embed subforms create button to close the form use the startup options etc. I feel it is neccessary so that a user can demonstrate understanding of the non VB code or SQL Code aspects of Access which are very powerful and seem unique. for example it could be said that macros in themselves are an visual programming language. i also agree that many people will not be able to (or want to) achieve that level since we are moving in the grey area between using and programming. But this could concievably be the link between the MCSE, MCP, MCSD style qualifications and MOUS which gives enthusiasic people courage and stimulus to move into programming. as long as Microsoft/Nivo don't lose track of the purpose of the MOUS exams which is to provide a USER standard not another programming qualification. |
| 6/29/01: Rob says: |
I can also agree with anonnymous about the pleasure one gets from showing someone an aspect of an application which increases their productivity. I remember one client sitting chuckling to himself when i showed him Excel Pivot tables. When I asked him why he was so happy he told me that this aspect alone was going to save him 2-3 working days a month of serious headaches and number crunching. That works out to thousands of pounds or dollars per year. It is pleasurable to see that you have assisted someone to relieve what may often be very heavy pressure. |
| 6/29/01: Mighty says: |
Rob: I agree with your comment that there should have been Access and PowerPoint 2000 exams developed (do we REALLY need an Outlook exam?). Prentice Hall has an excellent series of MOUS courseware that breaks down Expert objectives for Access and PowerPoint even these exams don't exist. However, my Project 2000 cert has been indispensable from career and income perspectives. BTW: does anybody have a clue about the status of the Expert exam? All I get from Nivo/Microsoft is the same thing that's posted on the web site. |
| 6/30/01: Joseph says: |
Maybe someday, Microsoft/Nivo will "up" the requirements for the Access exam. However, why not just teach advanced skills also? As long as you train in the core, you can give students extra training in the advanced topics. If you're concerned about what CTECs or employers think about what skills sets are lacking for the MOUS MI, then by mastering all the skills (core, expert, and beyond) for all the apps would be the answer. You can explain or demonstrate these advanced skills during an interview or provide some samples they can review. Why not create a website that demonstrates your advanced skills so they can easily access them? Why not create a demo CD showcasing your skills? Interviewing and the certificates are just that. Show them something they can say "Hey, this instructor knows his/her stuff!" Make it original, make it clear and not too long. Remember, you're advertising your skills. The MOUS AI is just a guide. It's up to you to prove how far you've really gone beyond the fundamentals. |
| 6/30/01: Robert says: |
Joseph I think you are missing the point, for the MOUS Master to be truly credible (for the students) there should be an expert level for each application. There are many people in this world who are rubbish at selling themselves in the manner you state but are very good at doing the job (not everyone is a salesman)the people who plod on regardless (instructors can tend to be a different breed after all selling and teaching are basically the same thing ie getting the student/client on your side and listening). The MOUS exams should set benchmarks that employers can easily recognise and say this person has proved him/herself but just is not very good at blowing his/her own trumpet Access and powerpoint exams seem very vague and cannot really be classed as anything at the moment. Once again however i will reiterate that i don't see it as neccessary for accredited MOUS Instructors to have the MOUS Access qual as part of their portfolio unless they intend to teach it. |
| 6/30/01: Joseph says: |
As someone told me long ago, your resume and credentials gets you the interview, its how you do on the interview that gets you the job. I believe this to be mostly true because if you have great skills, but the company doesn't like your attitude you won't get the job. This is where good trainer skills are important. That's also why students fill out those evaluations at the conclusion of every training session. If you are arrogant, not attending to students concerns, etc. no one cares how great your credentials are. You'll be searching for another training center. I totally agree the exams should be more difficult at least to help ensure only skilled test-takers achieve the MOUS MI. However, good trainers can't be tested in the traditional sense. This all counts on the actual interview. You stated anyone can be a great selling themselves. This is not true especially when demonstrating in front of other experienced trainers who evaluate new recruits and are technically competent. Of course you have to be a salesman. A trainer is usually an independent contractor and you have to gain and retain clients this way. You also have to be a salesman whenever you interview. What else is it? By the way, the MOUS exams used to have expert level exams for Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word for Office 97. Why Microsoft/Nivo dropped it down to Excel and Word for Office 2000 I don't know. Brainbench offers Office 2000 certifications at Master level if you pass with a score of 4.0 or higher. You can add that as supplemental proof of expert skills. To be fair, I used to work with someone who earned his MCSE before me. I earned mine a month later. However, to this day, he has trouble installing Windows 2000 without help. He spends hours configuring one computer when he should have done ten in the same amount of time. My conclusion, even though one can have the credentials and passed even difficult exams, it doesn't mean one can apply those skills when faced with a real situation. |
| 7/1/01: Rob says: |
Joseph I did not state that everyone could sell themselves i essentially stated NOT EVERONE is capable of selling themselves well however they are often capable of doing the job. The idea of good quality industrial standard exams is that they prove you can do the job hence you don't need to be a salesman to get the job, you only need to sell yourself above others who have the same qualification. however i do agree that there are 'exam passers' who only learn how to pass the exams and that they are a severe problem in any industry.. |
| 7/1/01: Rob says: |
Joseph I also stated that trainers were a different breed and part of the job is selling (eg creating/encouraging enthusiasm in students)and therefore my implication was that good trainers should do as you say and sell themselves. My earlier comments were with regard to the overall MOUS programme. I grew up and live in an underpriveleged area and the major bars to people in this area getting a job that does not depend on phyical stamina and strength are 1. lack of middle class vocabulary and 2. lack of confidence. Both vocabulary and confidence are essential to good salesmanship well defined exam standards give them confidence and proof of technical capability, which can help overcome the vocabulary deficit. |
| 7/1/01: Anonymous says: |
Joseph, I disagree with you that the interview gets you the job. In today's times in several cases it is not what you know, it is who you know. When hundreds of people apply for 1 position the one with the inside connection will win out 99% of the time, regardless of the fact the don't have the experience. |
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