Certification Tracks
MSBO offers 14 different certification tracks, each specific to the specialty.
MSBO membership is required for certification. Individual certification tracks may have additional requirements; see below for more information.
Business Office
BOM | Business Office Manager
This track focuses on Purchasing, Personnel and Payroll.
BOS | Business Office Specialist
BOS | Business Office SpecialistThis track involves day-to-day business functions.
SPS | School Payroll Specialist
SPS | School Payroll SpecialistThis track focuses on Payroll and Record Keeping.
CFO | Chief Financial Officer
CFO | Chief Financial OfficerSubjects include Business Office, Transportation, Personnel, Food Service, Facilities, and Technology.
Support Services
CFD | Facilities Director
CFD | Facilities DirectorThis track focuses on Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance.
CTD | Transportation Director
CTD | Transportation DirectorThis track focuses on Transporting Students.
COD | Operations Director
COD | Operations DirectorThis track involves Transportation and Facilities Operations.
CND | Child Nutrition Director
CND | Child Nutrition DirectorThis track focuses on Menu Planning and Nutrition for Students.
Pupil Accounting
PAS | Pupil Accounting Specialist
PAS | Pupil Accounting SpecialistThis track focuses on Pupil Accounting Records and Required Submissions.
SED | Specialist in Educational Data
SED | Specialist in Educational DataThis track focuses on Data Extraction and Data Reporting.
PAA | Pupil Accounting Auditor
PAA | Pupil Accounting AuditorThis track focuses on Auditing Data Records of Michigan Public Schools and Public School Academies.
Other Business Officials
SPP | School Purchasing Specialist
SPP | School Purchasing SpecialistThis track is for Purchasing Managers, Supervisors and those who are responsible for Purchasing.
HRS | Human Resource Specialist
HRS | Human Resource SpecialistBenefits, Training, Employee Evaluations, Personnel Records and State Reporting.
CTO | Chief Technology Officer
CTO | Chief Technology OfficerThis track focuses on technology use for student access and district personnel.