Microsoft offers certification in an office specialist career. Exams are offered for Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007. To gain full certification you have to pass six exams on each Microsoft office program. Once you've finished a certification program, Microsoft issues you a certification logo you can include on a resume to verify training. There are also master certifications available for additional skills training.
Most universities and community colleges offer Office specialist training through the information technology department. Some schools offer discount rates for the exam. Schools may offer prior training opportunities such as workshops or even classes so you have a better understanding of the test material.
Testing is offered by authorized Certiport Centers. Microsoft provides a search portal for potential testers to find exam locations. Schools, businesses and testing sites tend to offer certification testing.