Rebecca W. Thomas, Communications Coordinator
Autauga County Schools
Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is a significant achievement for students preparing to enter today’s competitive workforce. These certifications validate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which are essential tools in nearly every industry. By earning a MOS certification, students demonstrate their technical expertise, enhance their résumés, and gain a competitive edge for future college and career opportunities.
Certiport, the IT certification exam provider, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Spring Qualifier for the Microsoft Office Specialist Alabama State Championship. Several Autauga County Technology Center students earned top placements in the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2019 and Excel 2019 certification exam categories. These students competed against peers from across the state to earn top 10 placements in this highly competitive event.
ACTC student winners include:
James Morgan – 4th Place, Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
Tori Parker – 5th Place, Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
Lillian Robbins – 10th Place, Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
Scott Bentley – 3rd Place, Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
“We have seen great results from the Microsoft Office Specialist program at our school, as students develop and validate critical workforce skills,” said Teresa Calhoun, Business Instructor at ACTC. “The Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship provides an excellent opportunity to recognize the dedication and hard work our students invest in mastering these programs.”
Certiport’s Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams are globally recognized and equip students with valuable, real-world technology skills that help prepare them for academic and career success.
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About Autauga County Schools
Autauga County Schools (ACS) is a 15-campus public school system in Autauga County, Alabama dedicated to fostering the whole student in an academically rigorous environment where everyone is known and valued by creating pathways designed for success. Learn more at acboe.net.
