The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship 2015 is kicked off in HCM City. — VNS Photo

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC), the world's largest such contest, began on Saturday at HCM City's Social Sciences and Human Studies University.

In the first round, local authorities and educational institutions will identify the top contestants to send to the national knock-out round.

In this round, participants will take the MOS exam – a test of skills in using Microsoft Office software, with the 15 best performers in each category securing a berth in the national finals.

The top three scorers in the finals will be selected as Viet Nam's MOS ambassadors and represent the country in the world finals in the US next August.

The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and Training, IIG Viet Nam, military telecom company Viettel, and Tuoi Tre (the Youth) newspaper. — VNS