BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION
The Express Employment Professionals Business Office Technology Certification verifies individuals have acquired the technical computer skills necessary to be competitive in today’s modern workplace.
Meeting the Industry Need
The certification assesses industry-valued and industry-recognized standards produced by Express Employment Professionals. A premier staffing agency in the U.S., Canada and South Africa, Express specializes in recruiting and placing highly-skilled professionals in a wide variety of industries, all of which require a basic knowledge of business office technology.
Those who earn the certification are more qualified and prepared to implement core technology and business skills in the workplace. Additionally, the certification allows employers to identify and connect with more skilled candidates, filling gaps in the labor market and jump-starting individuals’ careers.
According to a recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center, a large majority of Americans rank technical skills as critical to workplace success, including a detailed understanding of how to use computers, of which 85 percent rate as “extremely” or “very” important.
Industry Standards
The certification exam consists of 100 questions and assesses knowledge and skills from the following weighted industry standards:
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Technology Impacts on the Workplace Internet Use Methods
Computer Hardware Components Computer Setup & Care
Operating, Networking & Information Systems
20%
WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
Document Creation & Editing Procedures
Business Applications of Word Processing Technology
10%
DIGITAL PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS
Presentation Creation, Editing & Sharing Procedures
Presentation Management Techniques
10%
SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS
Spreadsheet Creation & Management
Business Applications of Spreadsheet Technology
10%
DATABASE APPLICATIONS
Database Design, Creation & Management
Business Applications of Database Technology
10%
DESKTOP PUBLISHING PROGRAMS
Publication Creation & Editing Procedures
10%
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
E-mail Creation Procedures
Electronic Scheduling Practices
Telecommunications Techniques
15%
ETHICAL APPLICATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Online Etiquette
Web Privacy & Copyright Standards Business Ethics Procedures
15%
Optional Certification Preparation Materials
The iCEV online curriculum platform offers a variety of preparatory content and resources designed to prepare students to earn industry certifications.
Multimedia Presentations
Prepare for the certification exam with engaging video and PowerPoint® presentation lessons. Each lesson is developed through collaboration with industry experts in order to address industry standards within each certification.
Interactive Coursework
iCEV's interactive activities, projects and assessments are based on real-world scenarios and reinforce comprehension of the industry standards assessed within each certification exam.
About Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada, and South Africa and expanding into Australia and New Zealand. The company was founded in 1983 and has more than 830 franchise locations worldwide. The company’s long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually and currently, the organization employs more than 526,000 people annually.
Certification FAQ's
Employer Certification Verification
If you are an employer looking to verify a potential applicant's credentials, please fill out the form to the right. We will contact you with the status of the certification number you provide.
If you do not have a certification number, please contact our customer support team to verify your candidate at: customersupport@cevmultimedia.com or 1-800-922-9965.