Certiport Testing Centre
08-Jun-2010
Integrity Business College is now an Authorised Testing Centre for Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Office Master, Adobe Certified Associate and Internet Core & Computing Certification exams.
Benefits for Staff
Staff will find certification useful, as evidence of current skills and when applying for new positions. Certification increases credibility with current employers, potential employers and co-workers. Many people have found that the process of certification encourages them to learn more of the features and capabilities in the applications they use. As a result they are more confident and have a greater depth of knowledge which enables them to work more effectively and efficiently. There are many employers worldwide (CPE’s)1 - both large and small, public and private – who consider certification as proof of competence and efficiency when considering hiring or promoting staff. Having Microsoft or Adobe recognise your skill sets on your resume is positive proof of your ability!
Benefits for Employers
Organisations benefit when their staff are certified. Managers know that when their people have an internationally benchmarked validated skill set. So when it comes to delegating a task requiring the use of computer skills they can count on the job being done correctly the first time.
- Employers requiring certification reduce the expensive possibility of bad hiring decisions and provide evidence of expertise when working with desktop productivity tools.
- Certified staff experience increased competence and productivity.
- Certification may also be used to assess training needs, identify opportunities for professional development, or provide a useful measure when planning staff development activities or assessing the effectiveness of training.
For further information regarding the Certiport Certification Preferred Employers (CPE) program visit - www.iccentral.com.au/cpe
Benefits for Individuals
Individuals who choose to become certified stand out from other applicants when applying for a job. Prospective employers can be assured you have proven skills. You will be more competent, confident, effective and efficient when using the applications. Certified individuals can access there transcripts from anywhere at any time via the internet to provide proof of their accomplishments. These certifications are a portable, globally recognized credential that proves an individual’s abilities as productive users of the world’s most popular programs.
Contact
For further information about training and certification opportunities contact:
Integrity Business College Australasia Pty Ltd
Suite 2, Level 1
902 Mt Alexander Road
Essendon, Victoria 3040
Ph: 1300 731 451
Fax: 03 9372 9382
About the exams

Adobe Certified Associate
For those seeking employment that requires demonstrating the ability to use digital media needed
to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications; Adobe Certified Associate is a certification program that validates the skills of job seekers. |

Internet and Core Computing
The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3®) provides students and job-seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. |

Microsoft Office Specialist
Because Microsoft Office Specialist is the official Microsoft Office certification for desktop productivity, it is the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking
to validate their skills and advance their careers.
This Microsoft credential tells the world you have demonstrated proficiency in the newest standard of the world's foremost desktop computing applications. |

Microsoft Office Master
Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively. |
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This information is provided under license to Certiport Authorised Testing Centres in Australia and New Zealand by IC Central Pty Ltd - www.iccentral.com.au
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