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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There are 85  user Comments for “MOUS Master Instructor Ed. Requirements Released”
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| 7/12/01: Joseph says: |
The following is a response I received yesterday with regard to ONLY the application process: 1. Complete and submit the online MOUS Master Instructor certificate application and include your payment information. 2. Print and the complete the Application Summary & Checklist that appears once you have submitted your application. 3. Mail or fax your Application Summary & Checklist together with your Instructional Experience/Credentials to the address or facsimile number listed below. 4. Once these documents are received, your application will be processed. 5. Upon approval of your application, you will be mailed your MOUS Master Instructor Kit. The fee and official information was not yet available. |
| 7/12/01: Joseph says: |
Rob, I don't believe Microsoft/Nivo have that mentality about the MOUS program. I think it is more that there are at least three parties involved (Microsoft, Nivo, and the iQcenters) and the three are having difficulty coordinating their efforts. If there was only one governing body then the transition to the new program would have been more seemless. I believe the prevention of logo usage was due to individuals who may have misused the logo or harmed the MOUS image and why we are paying for it now. This happened a few months ago with the MCSE program when some individuals were caught doing just that but because Microsoft was the only governing body of the MCSE, the resolution was swift and the program wasn't hurt that much. |
| 7/12/01: Disappointed says: |
I agree Joseph that with three parties involved it be difficult coordinating their efforts. I received an e-mail several weeks ago that they were waiting on approval from Microsoft on parts of the material. Lets hope that they get their material approved soon. |
| 7/12/01: Joseph says: |
Our small problem just proves how inefficient things can get when something that should be simple is unnecessarily drawn out due to lack of central control. And the justice department thinks breaking up Microsoft into several various governing parts will make things better? We're having a small taste of what that'll be like. |
| 7/14/01: Rob says: |
Joseph Unfortunately the evidence so far ( |
| 7/14/01: Rob says: |
Joseph; Unfortunately to me the evidence so far is indicative of a callous disregard for MOUS supporters, the total lack of communication, support or feedback from NIVO/Microsoft over the whole period of the MOUS AI Program the only thing they ever did was pass out some freebies and try to get us to buy products from the online store. That is Marketeers behaviour in it's most obvious format. |
| 7/14/01: Rob says: |
Whilst i am on my soapbox, another gripe i have is Nivo's expectation that AI's would pay for registration and create courseware so that the Microsoft/Nivo organisation could disseminate this freely thoughout the world via their websites. Strange that we were expected to give our services for free and effectively destroy our advantage in the marketplace by giving every man and his dog our insights into Office training. |
| 7/14/01: Joseph says: |
The only things MIs are supposed to do is meet the minimum requirements and pay the MI fee. That is similar for MCTs. I don't see anything wrong with providing Microsoft/Nivo input anyway. How else are they to know what's happening at the training centers or in the workplace? It is actually an honor to participate since MIs have the benefit of being certified and the benefits that go with it. Years ago when I became unhappy with Novell's CNE program I chose not to pursue it any further and I have no regrets. Perhaps you may be happier to do the same for the MOUS program. |
| 7/15/01: Rob says: |
Good idea Joseph I will think about it. |
| 7/16/01: Unanymous Female says: |
Can someone convince me that instructor certification is worth it? I'm at a junior college and a college teaching basic computing skills. Have two Mous certs: Word & Excel 97. I have found in job interviews that employers DO NOT know what a MOUS is. Only the colleges and training centers seem to recognize it. Someone give me good reasons to go ahead further and certify: [email protected] |
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