MOSWC contest launched

Nhan Dan – The 2014 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) launched on March 1 in six of Vietnam’s cities and provinces.

Vice Director of Vietnam Maritime University, Pham Xuan Duong, addressing at the launching ceremony in Hai Phong
Vice Director of Vietnam Maritime University, Pham Xuan Duong, addressing at the launching ceremony in Hai Phong

The cities and provinces include Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Thua Thien – Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

The contest uses Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft Power Point 2010 with three rounds, including Qualifying Round, Country Champions and Final Round – Worldwide Champion. All the tests will be done online under the control of international supervisors.

Country Champions must be available to travel to and attend the 2014 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship on July 27 – 30, 2014 in Anaheim, California, the US.

Participants must be students currently enrolled in an approved academic institution recognised by the state or country. To compete in the final round of the Championship, students must be between the ages of 13 and 22 (as of June 15, 2014).

The competion aims to create a competitive and healthy playground for students all around the world to show their skills of using Microsoft Office application skills; and to be recognized by Microsoft and other prestigious organisations for their talent.