Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)
Overview
You can earn a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification on Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems. This certification features Web-based pretests, program-specific certification exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple programs. After earning an MOS certification, you receive access to a member Web site where you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification and receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam. Additionally, professionals who earn this certification gain access to a certification logo that they can display on their resumes and other business materials.
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Explore MOS certifications
Why get certified
Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification can help you differentiate yourself in today\'s competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential. Microsoft Office Specialist certification can also lead to increased job satisfaction. Research indicates that certified individuals have increased competence, productivity, and credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients.
For employers, the certification provides skill-verification tools that not only help assess a person\'s skills in using Microsoft Office programs but also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple programs in the Microsoft Office system.
MOS Certifications
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Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010
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Microsoft Office Specialist on the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista
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Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office XP, and Microsoft Office 2000
Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification.
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Certification |
Exam number |
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MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 |
Exam 77-881
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MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert |
Exam 77-887
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MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 |
Exam 77-882
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MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert |
Exam 77-888
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MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 |
Exam 77-883
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MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 |
Exam 77-884
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MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 |
Exam 77-885
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MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 |
Exam 77-886*
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*Exam in development
Microsoft Office Specialist for the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, which focus on demonstrating skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office System and the Windows Vista operating system are still very much in demand. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification.
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Certification |
Exam number |
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MOS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker |
Exam 77-600
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MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 |
Exam 77-601
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MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Expert |
Exam 77-850
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MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 |
Exam 77-602
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MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Expert |
Exam 77-851* |
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MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 |
Exam 77-603
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MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 |
Exam 77-604
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MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007 |
Exam 77-605
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*Exams in development
Note For information about Microsoft Office Project certification, visit the following pages:
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MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
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MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
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MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification continues to offer tracks for Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office XP, and Microsoft Office 2000. To earn a MOS certification, you must pass one or more certification exams. MOS certification exams help provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These MOS certification exams evaluate a candidate’s overall comprehension of Microsoft Office or Office Project programs, as well as his or her ability to use advanced features and integrate Microsoft Office programs with other software.
United States military personnel and veterans may qualify for reimbursement for Microsoft Office Specialist exam fees.
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Find out if you qualify for reimbursement (Gibill.va.gov)
MOS exam requirements by certification level
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Specialist |
Expert |
Master |
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Candidates must pass any one of the following Specialist exams:
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Candidates must pass any one of the following Expert exams:
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Candidates must pass three required exams and one elective exam. Required:
Elective:
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Microsoft Office 2003 track
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Certification |
Exam |
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MOS: Word 2003 |
Word 2003
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MOS: Word 2003 Expert |
Word 2003 Expert
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MOS: Excel 2003 |
Excel 2003
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MOS: Excel 2003 Expert |
Excel 2003 Expert
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MOS: PowerPoint 2003 |
PowerPoint 2003
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MOS: Access 2003 |
Access 2003
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MOS: Outlook 2003 |
Outlook 2003
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Microsoft Office XP track
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Certification |
Exam |
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MOS: Word 2002 |
Word 2002
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MOS: Word 2002 Expert |
Word 2002 Expert
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MOS: Excel 2002 |
Excel 2002
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MOS: Excel 2002 Expert |
Excel 2002 Expert
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MOS: PowerPoint 2002 |
PowerPoint 2002
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MOS: Access 2002 |
Access 2002
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MOS: Outlook 2002 |
Outlook 2002
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Microsoft Office 2000 track
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Certification |
Exam |
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MOS: Word 2000 |
Word 2000
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MOS: Word 2000 Expert |
Word 2000 Expert
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MOS: Excel 2000 |
Excel 2000
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MOS: Excel 2000 Expert |
Excel 2000 Expert
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MOS: PowerPoint 2000 |
PowerPoint 2000
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MOS: Access 2000 |
Access 2000
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MOS: Outlook 2000 |
Outlook 2000
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