6 Mos
6 Mos
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft
Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in a specific Office program.
Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a prerequisite to pursuing the
higher-level Microsoft Office Specialist Expert and Microsoft Office Specialist Master
certifications.
Answers
You can find courses, e-learning, and books which cover preparation for MOS
certification exams by browsing through our Training Catalog.
Exams are primarily performance-based and conducted in a "live," or simulated,
environment. Exam candidates taking exams for MOS 2007 or 2010 are asked to
perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, a Word
exam might ask a user to balance newspaper column lengths or to keep text
together in columns. MOS 2013 presents the candidate with a project to build,
with tasks and steps that build on each other.
MOS 2010 and earlier versions provide a variety of brief tasks to complete using
Office application tools and functions. The new exam format for MOS 2013
presents a short project that the candidate must complete, using the
specifications provided. This creates a real-world testing experience for
candidates. For more information, check out the MOS 2013 demo video.
A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
All Microsoft Office Specialist exams are administered by Certiport. Direct your
questions about exam schedules and pre-registration to the Certiport location
where you intend to take the exam.
Yes, Microsoft offers localized exams for the MOS certification.
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Exam results are displayed on your screen immediately after you complete an
exam. Those who pass will receive (by mail) an official certificate within
approximately two to three weeks.