On many of the job postings I find interesting, there are some skill sets that seem to appear on all of them:
Excel Expert and SQL/Database Expert
So how does someone who does work in a field that provides experience in these areas get some formal recognition of having those skills. IN doing some research I found that Microsoft offers some certifications that allows people to see you have the formal training and skills in those areas.
On the excel side, there is a series of certifications:
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
– MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert
– MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert
On the database side, there is a series of certifications:
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
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