Announcing the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions
November 15, 2021 Link: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2021/November/2021-Microsoft-Office-Specialist-World-Champions?utm_campaign=Oktopost-MOSWC_2021&utm_content=Oktopost-Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter The results are in, and it’s time for us to share the winners of the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Online Championship. In its 19th year, the competition attracted more than 200,000 contestants from 108 countries. Students, ages 13 to 22, competed with peers to prove their superior skills [...]
IT Specialist Program Now Available
Certiport is excited to announce the official launch of the Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) program! The IT Specialist program was announced in February, following the announcement of the retirement of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification program. The IT Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. It [...]
Update on the 2021 MOS World Championship
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 MOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Update on the 2021 ACA World Championship
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 ACA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Certiport Announces New ‘Information Technology Specialist’ Certification
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced a new certification offering – the ‘Information Technology Specialist’ program (IT Specialist). The new program is a way for students to validate entry-level IT skills sought after by many employers. The [...]
Update on the 2020 ACA and MOS World Championship
Due to the difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the current travel and large group event restrictions, Certiport is sad to announce the cancellation of the 2020 ACA and MOS World Championship. The World Championship has always been a special event for Certiport, student competitors, partners, and clients, but the health and safety of [...]
2019 US Cybersecurity Salary & Employment Study – which state has the best prospects?
PAUL BISCHOFFTECH WRITER, PRIVACY ADVOCATE AND VPN EXPERT In a world where data protection is becoming increasingly important, cybersecurity roles are at the heart of many companies’ employment strategies. Often defined as “information security analysts,” these roles involve planning and implementing security measures that help protect an organization’s computer systems and networks. This includes installing [...]
MKU signs Sh300 million deal with Microsoft to digitise learning
Link: https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2019-05-16-mku-signs-sh300-million-deal-with-microsoft-to-digitise-learning/ GOING DIGITAL; Microsoft regional director for education Simone Ouattara with Mount Kenya University vice chancellor Stanley Waudo after they signed a partnership deal at the university's main campus in Thika town on Thursday, May 16, 2019Image: JOHN KAMAU Mount Kenya University has signed a deal with the multinational technology giant [...]
MKU Signs Deal with Microsoft
by Mathew Ndug'u and Jame Wakahiu Link:http://epaper.peopledaily.co.ke/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=82dcbde6-3394-4d03-b5f0-81bd58c717f3&pnum=4 Mount Kenya University has signed a Sh 300 million education transformation pact with Microsoft Corporation for digitisation of learning for the institution. Dr Vincent Gaitho Speaking after the signing ceremony at the university, the institution’s Council Vice-Chairman Vincent Gaitho (pictured) said the initiative will not [...]