Original story: Prodigy Learning
Former Middlesbrough College student Tatiana Jevdokimova secured her dream job after completing four Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams.
Tatiana joined the MOS programme at Middlesbrough College after struggling to secure a new administrative role in the UK, despite having extensive experience working across Europe in the admin sector. Following a recommendation from one of her college tutors, she decided to pursue MOS certifications to strengthen her digital skills and improve her employability.
Recognising that proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a key requirement for many employers, Tatiana enrolled on the MOS programme and achieved certifications in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 365.
Students taking these courses are largely self-guided with support from a specialist tutor. Students have access to specialist online learning resources on the LearnKey platform which Tatiana found especially valuable, praising the all-in-one learning experience, practical lesson files, video tutorials, and interactive practice labs that helped reinforce her knowledge and prepare her for the final assessments.
Shortly after completing her certifications and adding them to her CV, Tatiana successfully secured a new role and during the interview process, the employer specifically highlighted her MOS qualifications and expressed how impressed they were by the internationally recognised certifications. Tatiana firmly believes the MOS programme played a major role in helping her stand out during her job search.
Now using the Microsoft Office skills she developed on the programme every week in her current role, Tatiana highly recommends the courses to others looking to improve their digital skills and career prospects. Her journey demonstrates the real impact industry-recognised certifications can have in supporting learners into employment and building confidence in the workplace.
Middlesbrough College is one of the leading further education colleges in the North East of England, committed to delivering high-quality education and training. The college offers a wide range of academic, vocational, and professional courses designed to prepare learners for higher education and employment. With a strong focus on digital innovation and employer engagement, Middlesbrough College equips students with the skills needed for today’s workforce.
The college works closely with industry partners to provide real-world learning experiences and recognised qualifications. Through its supportive learning environment and outstanding facilities, the college continues to empower students to achieve their career ambitions.
Middlesbrough College can offer the valuable MOS certification via adult education funding from the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) and has so far this year helped in excess of 60 students pass MOS certification.
Mark Nicholson, Digital Skills Tutor at Middlesbrough College said, “The Microsoft Specialist Course was ideal for Tatiana as it helped her build her confidence in all the Office packages. She found the lessons great at breaking down the content into bitesize chunks, each with assessments to check her understanding. Her certificates hugely helped her job search and presenting her with such invaluable digital skills which lead to employment.”
MOS certification and learning resources are supplied to Middlesbrough College by Prodigy Learning ltd, Andrew Lenehan, Account Manager at Prodigy Learning extended his congratulations to Tatiana;
“Congratulations to Tatiana on her fantastic achievement and for successfully securing employment after completing her Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Tatiana’s story is a perfect example of how industry-recognised certifications can make a real difference in today’s competitive job market.
By investing in her digital skills and achieving MOS certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Tatiana demonstrated both commitment and capability to employers. At Prodigy Learning, we are passionate about helping learners gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed, and Tatiana’s journey is proof that certification truly makes a difference in lives.”
Following Tatiana’s success, Middlesbrough College’s Adult and Community Learning hub was awarded the Centre of Excellence Award, presented by Andrew Lenehan during a recent visit.
Prodigy Learning is a global education company dedicated to empowering learners through industry-recognised digital skills certifications. Through MOS certification, learners can validate their expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MOS certifications are recognised by employers worldwide and help improve employability, productivity, and workplace confidence. By combining engaging learning resources with certification pathways, Prodigy Learning helps students build the digital skills needed for academic and career success.
