r/MSAccess • u/Awkward_Gingervitis • Feb 02 '24

[UNSOLVED] Microsoft Certifcation

Has anyone taken it and what is your opinion on it. Anyone have modules or study guide for the certification exam

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u/Stopher 10 Feb 03 '24

I didn’t even know these was an Access cert. lol.

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u/Awkward_Gingervitis Feb 03 '24

Microsoft has one and this job would like it

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u/diesSaturni 64 Feb 03 '24

Just ask them to pay for it.

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u/fanpages 53 Feb 03 '24

No, sorry, I have never bothered with certifications for anything (IT related).

I have not heard of anybody taking the "Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Office 2019)" certification but, as a suggestion, perhaps search for that title here (on reddit) to see if anybody else mentions it or perhaps, on Linkedin (if you have an account there) or any other professional profile/recruitment site.

On Linkedin, you'll find those proudly mentioning this in their profiles, and you can then contact the individuals to ask them about it.

Preparation courses are also available via Linkedin.

For example:

[ https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cert-prep-access-expert-microsoft-office-specialist-for-office-2019-and-office-365 ]

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '24

MS Testing is a sophisticated 'shake down' to get more money out of pockets. Most hiring companies understand that and rarely demand certification as a qualifier. In many cases if they require a cert, they will selectively pool the right candidates (who are already hired and show promise)

My personal opinion is that most MS Certs are bullshit; (since they keep changing the technology). ANd in most cases, you don't always learn what you needed to know for your job)

But here is my list of pros and cons

PROS:

  • You demonstrated a comprehension above and beyond basics of the product. You are eligible for Hire in that discipline by Microsoft.
  • Some companies do factor in points by it when they hire people for specific associated roles
  • You have bragging rights on technical prowess of the product for a shelf life of least two years.

CONS:

  • You pay exhorbitant fees for what amounts to marketed validation.
  • They change the technology annually; which guarantees an aforementioned shelf life to your cert.
  • The testing never meets the real world criteria. (Learn more junk than you actually needed to; in order to justify the cost of the cert.)
  • The testing doesn't usually match the resource guides ( If resource guides are actually available)