Computer Credentials on Resume

Does anyone have any suggestions for a very “General” computer Certificate Program?

I’m attempting to clean up my resume’. Currently I have a section on my resume that looks like this:

Computer Skills MS Windows, MS Office Suite, Peach Tree Accounting and working knowledge of the Internet.

I would like to clean it up to look something like this:

Springfield University Certificate in Computer Technology



Should I look into the Rutgers Skills Certs?

Does Microsoft still have the MS office designation?

I have decent computer skills, but I am not a programmer or anything like that. FYI, I am not in the computer field, Finance, and want to find the best way to “plug” the technology hole in my resume’. Thanks!

 

I don't know of any one certificate that might cover all that you might know.

However, there is a Microsoft certificate that might interest you. It is the Microsoft Office Specialist. Information can be found at

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/officespecialist/requirements.asp

One caveat, I believe Microsoft is currently revamping it's entire certification program so I don't know if these will still be available or if they'll get phased out shortly.

Good luck,

 

I read resumes often, and if I have to look up what the certification means, I won't. I think it's better to be specific about your skills unless the certificate name clearly states what the skills are.

 

If it's relevant to te job I am applying for, I list it. I list certifications under "Professional Certifications" and oddball skills under "Technical Skills".

 

Do keep in mind that HR will scan for key works and technologies, you need a section for it if you are in IT. Think of it as metadata for a search bot

 

There is one called the International Computer Driving License. No one in the States has ever heard of it though.