MOS

Become a Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is a valuable credential that recognizes the desktop computing skills needed to use the full features and functionality of the Microsoft Office suite. In the worldwide job market, Microsoft Office Specialist is the primary tool companies use to validate the proficiency of their employees in the latest productivity tools and technology, helping them select job candidates based on globally recognized standards for verifying skills. The results of an independent research study show that businesses with certified employees are more productive compared to non-certified employees and that certified employees bring immediate value to their jobs.

Benefits

For employment seekers:

• Differentiates and helps job candidates get hired. Research shows not only do Microsoft Office Specialists find work faster, they also earn up to 12% more than individuals who are not certified
• Provides a firm measure that validates Microsoft Office training
• Gives credibility and substance to work skills

For those focused on career advancement:

• Increases salary potential. Research shows 82% of certified Microsoft Office Specialists report a salary increase after certification
• Sets company advancers apart as a desktop computing experts in their organizations
• Provides career opportunities. 88% of managers report Microsoft Office certification gives employees an advantage in hiring and promotion, which means greater earning power, respect, and recognition

For students:

• Provide a professional credential recognized around the world
• Help earn cost-effective college credit
• Demonstrate computing efficiency essential in the workplace

Testing process: contact the test center

Test Location: Hillside Hall Room 56

Available testing dates: August-June by appointment only

Price: Contact Testing Center for current fee. The proctor fee may be waived if the candidate purchases the test voucher from the test center. The payment is due on the day of the test (cash or check payable to IU Southeast). Please see Certiport’s Voucher Policies for more information.

Preparing for the test: Each exam takes about an hour to complete. Preparation materials are available through the links below:

Learning materials for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate

Choose any three:

• MO-100: Microsoft Word
• MO-200: Microsoft Excel
• MO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint
• MO-400: Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert

Must earn Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate plus two from the list:

• Microsoft Access Expert
• Microsoft Word Expert
• Microsoft Excel Expert

MOS 2016 Exam Objectives

• 77-725: Word 2016 Core
• 77-727: Excel 2016 Core
• 77-729: PowerPoint 2016
• 77-726: Word 2016 Expert
• 77-728: Excel 2016 Expert
• 77-730: Access 2016
• 77-731: Outlook 2016

Other tests available:

IU Southeast is a Certiport Authorized Testing Center (CATC) and can administer many other exams from Certiport including:

• Adobe Certified Associate
• Adobe Certified Expert
• App Development with Swift Certification
• Autodesk Certified User
• EC-Council Associate
• IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Microsoft Certified Educator
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Microsoft Technical Certifications
• Microsoft Technology Associate
• Unity Certified Use