Microsoft Office Certification

Certification can help validate your skills and enhance your academic and professional journey. Use the resources below to learn about available certification options, review exam objectives, and prepare for your exam.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

Excel Associate - Microsoft 365

Builds and validates foundational Microsoft Excel skills, including creating and formatting spreadsheets, using basic formulas and functions, and visualizing data with charts—ideal for individuals starting careers in business, data analytics, human resources, marketing, and other major industries. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: Excel Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft 365 Apps (LinkedIn Learning)

Excel for Accounting Associate - Microsoft 365

Based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)*, this certification validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage financial data, perform calculations, and generate reports—ideal for individuals pursuing roles in bookkeeping, auditing, and entry-level accounting. See Exam Objectives

Excel for Business Finance - Microsoft 365

This certification validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and forecast financial data, perform calculations, and generate reports for financial analysis – ideal for individuals pursuing careers as financial analysts or in other finance-related positions. See Exam Objectives

Excel Expert - Microsoft 365

Showcases advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools, and automation with macros—designed for individuals who need to solve complex problems and drive data-informed decisions. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: Excel Expert - Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft 365 Apps (LinkedIn Learning)

Outlook Associate (2019)

Demonstrates competency to customize the Outlook user interface format message content, create or insert graphic elements, and send and respond to emails and meeting requests. The exam covers the ability to enhance professional correspondence, create calendars, and schedule appointments. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: Outlook Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019 and Office 365 (LinkedIn Learning)

PowerPoint Associate - Microsoft 365

Proves the ability to create, edit, and enhance presentations, including the ability to use slide layouts, transitions, animations, multimedia, and collaboration tools to deliver engaging and visually effective presentations. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: PowerPoint Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft 365 Apps (LinkedIn Learning)

Word Associate - Microsoft 365

Demonstrates foundational skills in creating, formatting, and managing professional documents - ideal for administrative, academic, and business roles. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: Word Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft 365 Apps (LinkedIn Learning)

Word Expert

Validates advanced skills in managing long and complex documents, including references, custom styles, forms, macros, and collaboration tools to create professional-grade reports, proposals, and publications. See Exam Objectives

• Cert Prep: Word Expert - Microsoft Office Specialist for Microsoft 365 Apps (LinkedIn Learning)