MOUS Master Instructor Fee: $95
8/1/2001 -- Microsoft has announced fees for its new MOUS Master Instructor certification.
New applicants to the program will be charged $95. Those previously certified as MOUS Authorized Instructors (MOUS AIs) will be charged $50 if they apply for the program before Dec. 31, 2001.
Microsoft replaced the MOUS AI program with the MOUS Master Instructor title in July. The education requirements for both titles are very similar, but candidates for the MOUS Master Instructor title must pass at least three more exams than the MOUS AI required.
Microsoft also announced benefits for those who become Master Instructors. They include a pin, wallet card, certificate and monthly newsletter.
For more information on the MOUS Master Instructor title, click here. -B.N.
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There are 21 user Comments for “MOUS Master Instructor Fee: $95”
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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. |
10/2/01: Kevin says: |
In a day and age where certification is everything, especially when marketing yourself or your company, it is only "necessary" to have a "seperate logo and certificate" for MOUS Master Instructors. Think about this one concept..... A person who has passed Word Core "ONLY"... bears the same logo and insignia of a person who has passed "EVERY" IN-DEPTH OFFICE EXAM..not just one "skim-the-surface" exam. So if you were to go to their web-site, and judge their product or service, by "logo's and cert's", which we all do (i.e. MSCE, MCSP, CPA)they would appear equally qualified as a person who know the ins and outs of every office product.... It isn't right, you need to be able to tell the amateurs from the pro's!!!!!! |
10/2/01: Kevin says: |
My Comment was dated (10/2/2001) |
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