Certification Center
IT Training is authorized to administer certification examinations by Certiport Testing Center. The following exams are offered:
- MCAS – Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (for Office 2007)
- IC3 – Internet and Computing Core Certification (general computing skills)
- Adobe Certified Associate (Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop)
- MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist (for Office 2003)
Training and materials are available depending on which certification you’re interested in – please read the details below carefully.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
The IT Training testing center is located in the BICC Library building on OHSU’s Marquam Hill campus.
WHO TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS
Call IT Training (503-494-6677, option 2) and ask for help with certifications.
TESTING CENTER HOURS
IT Training is open 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. Use the contact information above to schedule an exam.
Exams take approximately one hour. Additional time is necessary (20-30 minutes) for parking and a briefing about the exam process.
THE VALUE OF A CERTIFICATION
Excerpt from certiport.com:
Certiport certifications are valuable, professional credentials — no matter where you are in your career or education. IC³, Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, and Adobe Certified Associate certifications are globally recognized standards for digital literacy and desktop computing proficiency.
The Certiport Certification Pathway provides tools that allow you to benchmark skills while providing a personalized plan that helps to learn concepts and adopt the skills needed to meet the standard. When ready, individuals can validate their newfound knowledge and skills by achieving certification, which provides a vital foundation for further advancement.
