Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate Certification

If you regularly create presentations for work, education, or personal projects, this certification is ideal for you. It’s particularly valuable if you need to deliver impactful presentations, create training materials, or develop visual content for business communications. This certification validates your ability to use PowerPoint’s core features effectively.

The exam covers five main skill areas:

• Presentation Management (25-30%)
  • Create and manage presentations
  • Modify slide masters and layouts
  • Customize presentation options
• Slide Content (25-30%)
  • Insert and format text
  • Insert and modify shapes and text boxes
  • Manage multiple objects
• Graphics and Multimedia (20-25%)
  • Insert and modify images
  • Add tables, charts, and SmartArt
  • Work with media elements
• Animations and Transitions (15-20%)
  • Apply and modify transitions
  • Create and modify animations
  • Set timing for effects
• Presentation Delivery (10-15%)
  • Configure presentation settings
  • Set up slideshow options
  • Prepare presentations for delivery

You should be comfortable with:

• Basic PowerPoint navigation and interface
• Creating and editing slides
• Adding and formatting text and objects
• Working with basic animations
• Managing basic presentation settings
• Basic design principles

Yes! The PowerPoint Associate certification can enhance your job prospects for roles such as:

• Marketing Coordinator
• Training Specialist
• Sales Representative
• Communications Specialist
• Executive Assistant
• Presentation Designer
• Corporate Trainer

Many employers value PowerPoint certification when hiring for positions that involve creating and delivering presentations.

Most candidates spend 15-25 hours preparing for the exam. If you’re already using PowerPoint regularly, you might need less time. However, if you’re new to PowerPoint, you might want to plan for 30-40 hours of study and practice. The key is to get hands-on experience with all the features covered in the exam.

Your Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate exam voucher, retake costs, and exam prep software, are included in the cost of your tuition. CIAT provides unlimited attempts at passing the Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate certification to ensure you start your exam calm and confident, without worrying about what will happen if you don’t pass.

You save hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses over a DIY studying approach.