Does being Word certified even look good on a high school transcript? I’m Word certified so I was just wondering.
I’ve never heard of putting that on a transcript. On a resume, sure.
No. That just means you know how to use the computer. You really are not a Microsoft word specialist. You just know how to use it, as does every other applicant.
I’m certified in Microsoft Office Word 2010, Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2010, and Adobe Photoshop CS6. It doesn’t mean anything for college applications, but’s it’s alright resume eye-candy - it could give you some points if you’re planning to apply for an internship or job. Getting certified /does/ require a more in-depth understanding of a program, and I will say that those skills have helped me be as productive as possible in the workplace. When I was interning at a credit union, I was surprised by how many employees didn’t know a lot of shortcuts, options, and functions for Office programs. No, it won’t help you get into college, but you didn’t waste your time.