I have worked as an IT Trainer for the past year and thoroughly enjoy it. The software I train on is a bespoke package and I would like to expand my skillset to offer training in microsoft packages such as excel and powerpoint etc. I just need some advice on the best route to take to achieve certification and also I am keen to know how in demand trainers in this area are?
Russell Williams
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MS certification
Hi there,you should focus on Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)certification by becoming a MOS Master. This is normally sufficent to become an instructor or you may wish to supplement all of this by doing a Microsoft Train the Trainer course at some point. Just be aware of the versions of Office that you become a MOS Master in…as the certification only applies to the version of Office that you complete training in e.g. 2003 or XP etc.
I am not sure if MOS is available for Office 2007 yet but there will be big demand for this as it has a very different interface than all previous versions of Office!
Check out MS website for info on MOS certifications.
Hope that helps.
Paul.
I agree with Paul
I agree with Paul’s comments; ultimately you should aim for Microsoft Office Master Instructor status, like me.
However (and at a large cost), TAP through the IITT would be a great advantage as well as MOS.
As for the market, there is contract work around but a lot of players so times can become “lean”
Good luck in the future