| Author |
It's Official - the MOUS AI Designation Is History
|
|
| Paisleyskye 2001-05-17, 3:03 pm |
| I called Microsoft today, as promised. The MOUS Authorized Instructor program was officially cancelled as of yesterday!!
The Microsoft site will be updated to reflect this within the next couple of days.
Isn't that just like Microsoft to procrastinate something like this. Although, I was assured that every AI and AI applicant would be officially notified of this by Microsoft through e-mail. | |
| Supercnacne 2001-05-17, 6:11 pm |
| Bummer, I am, or was a MOUS AI. All that work for only one year of glory.
bill
I wonder if they will trash the whole MOUS program | |
| Paisleyskye 2001-05-17, 6:17 pm |
| I don't think they have any intentions of dropping the entire MOUS program, due to the fact the Office XP Betas are to be released soon.
Also, the MOUS certification program is one of the fastest growing certifications out there at the moment.
I have no idea why they would target the MOUS AI, unless they aren't making enough money off of it. | |
| wanshu 2001-05-18, 9:16 am |
| Dear Paisleyskye,
It really surprises me!
I finally got my master certification last month. My next goal is to be a MOUS AI. I am planning to be a MOUS AI because I still can work after I have a baby. It seems that I have to make another plan.
Is it legal to teach without MOUS AI certification?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Wanshu | |
| Paisleyskye 2001-05-18, 1:03 pm |
| Hi,
It has always been legal to teach the MOUS certification courses without being a MOUS AI, and there are actually more instructors that don't have it.
I suspect this may be one of the reasons the program was dropped. | |
| berg891832 2001-05-18, 3:32 pm |
| I am a MOUS AI, and have received NO E mail whatsoever.
I wonder if I can still call myself AI and still use the logo on my resume.
bill | |
| Paisleyskye 2001-05-18, 4:54 pm |
| Hi Bill,
You should soon. The official decision was only made on Wednesday, and I got the only official statement that I could get yesterday. I'm sure everything will be spelled out in the e-mail when you get it.
If you are in doubt, call the MOUS Hotline. If you don't have the number, let me know and I will post it in here for you. | |
| r.h.lee 2001-05-20, 3:14 am |
| With the recent demise of the MOUS AI program, is there an acceptable alternative? Such as Microsoft Certified Trainer and MOUS? Or maybe even the CTT+ certificate from CompTIA and MOUS? I was thinking of becoming a MOUS AI after I become an MCT, so that's why I know about the MOUS AI, at least, what it used to be. | |
| Paisleyskye 2001-05-21, 9:32 am |
| Hey guys,
I received my official e-mail from Microsoft concerning the MOUS AI designation today. Here it is:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the MOUS Authorized Instructor Program. We regret to inform you that we will no longer be accepting applications, as the AI Program has been terminated, effective immediately.
This in no way affects MOUS EXAM certificates. Please check our web site at www.mous.net within the next two weeks for details. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you again for your interest in the AI Program.
Thank you again for contacting Nivo International. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you further.
Microsoft Office User Specialist Program (JY)
NIVO International
Phone: (801) 492-1551
Toll-free: (888) 222-7890
Fax: (801) 492-1771
Email: support@nivonet.com |
|
|
|