The SOFEI Group is an authorized testing center for Microsoft and IC³, and exams are currently administered by a Test Proctor online and at our training location in Oxon Hill, MD.  Our proctoring fee (i.e., fee to administer an exam) is $50 and voucher fees are contingent on exam type. For example:


  • Entrepreneur & Small Business Certification Exam Voucher - $110 (e.g., $60 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)
  • Entrepreneur & Small Business Certification Exam Voucher with Retake - $120 (e.g., $70 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)
  • IC³ Exam - $85 (e.g., $35 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)

  • Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Voucher - $125 (e.g., $75 voucher; $50 proctoring fee)

  • Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Voucher with Retake - $140 (e.g., $90 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Exam Voucher - $103 (e.g., $53 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Exam Voucher with Retake - (e.g., $61 voucher fee; $50 proctoring fee)

 

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (ESB)  - The ESB certification validates the foundational knowledge and concepts in entrepreneurship and small business management covering: entrepreneurship; recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; and financial management.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Training - Passing one or more certification exams in Microsoft Office can validate your proficiency in  Microsoft Office products (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Access® or Outlook®) and demonstrate your ability to meet globally recognized performance standards.  Learn more External link opens in new tab or windowhere.

Microsoft Office 365 Certification - Businesses have moved their back-office support to the cloud, and MOS certification candidates have an option to distinguish themselves with in-demand skills for employers that use Office 365 (i.e., web-based version of Microsoft Office).  Click External link opens in new tab or windowhere to learn more.

Internet and Core Computing (IC³) Certification - Gives trainees a competitive advantage with skills to excel in environments that require proficient use of computers and the Internet. IC³ consists of three separate exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online.

Microsoft Technology Associate - Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a great entry point for individuals seeking a career in Information Technology (IT) - IT infrastructure, database design, or software development using Microsoft technologies.  And, an External link opens in new tab or windowMTA can validate this core knowledge after passing an exam in just one MTA Certification Track.

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