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Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
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Tried and true: pathway to success
Through Certiport’s full pathway solution you can prepare your students for the cloud computing workforce with tailored learning materials, practice tests, and certification exams officially endorsed by Microsoft. Candidates for this certification will be expected to have key conceptual knowledge of AI, Data Science, and Cloud Computing through at least 150 hours of instruction. Adding these materials into your curriculum is easy and seamless.
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Prepare for the future of computing
The Microsoft Fundamental exams are foundational-level exams that will put students on the pathway to the exciting field of artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. These exams are a great way to introduce students to Microsoft’s role-based certification pathway—designed to help learners keep pace with today’s business requirements.
Candidates seeking to earn Microsoft Fundamental exam certifications will need to have completed approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience. Candidates will be prepared to enter the job market, having achieved entry-level competency for their industry.
While meaningful to any job seekers and students interested in IT careers, these exams are best suited for ages 14 and up. No Bachelor’s degree or other prerequisites are necessary, other than what is called out in Objective Domains. These stackable exams are valid from the date they are passed and are a one-time issuance.
Microsoft’s Guide to Role-Based Certifications (PDF download)
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
This exam is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model. This exam will also cover knowledge of available options and benefits gained by implementing Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.
This exam can be taken as a precursor to cloud computing and technologies exams such as Office 365, Microsoft Intune, Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Windows 10.
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
This exam is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model. This exam will also cover knowledge of available options and benefits gained by implementing Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.
This exam can be taken as a precursor to cloud computing and technologies exams such as Office 365, Microsoft Intune, Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Windows 10.
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
This exam is an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of common ML and AI workloads and how to implement them on Azure. It is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and related Microsoft Azure services. Data science and software engineering experience are not required; however, some general programming knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
This exam is intended for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services, and should be familiar with the concepts of relational and non-relational data, and different types of data workloads such as transactional or analytical.
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
Candidates for this exam are users who aspire to improve productivity by automating business processes, analyzing data to produce business insights, and acting more effectively by creating simple app experiences.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals CRM (MB-910)
This exam covers the features and capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps. Candidates of this exam should have general knowledge of or relevant working experience in an Information Technology (IT) environment. They should also have a fundamental understanding of customer engagement principles and business operations.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals ERP (MB-920)
This exam covers the features and capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps. Candidates of this exam should have general knowledge of or relevant working experience in an Information Technology (IT) environment. They should also have a fundamental understanding of financial principles and business operations.
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
This certification is targeted to those looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and want to understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solution areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution.
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Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome. Representing your credential as a badge gives you the ability to share your skills online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time.
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Microsoft Office Specialist certified students have a lot to be proud of. Badges validate their skills and allow them to show the world what they’ve accomplished.
Tried and true: pathway to success
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Microsoft Office Specialist impact
Why are Microsoft Office Specialist certifications so valuable for students, teachers, and school systems?
Empowering students and educators
- For students, Microsoft Office Specialist boosts academic performance and preps them for college and career.
- For educators, Microsoft Office Specialist courses provide targeted training and support every step of the way.
- For Administrators, Microsoft Office Specialist improves institutional results.
Microsoft Office Specialist Productivity Study (PDF download)
365 Apps
Microsoft Office Specialist Program New Microsoft 365 Apps exams launched October of 2022.Have you ever been stuck at a crossroad and were unsure of what path to take?With Microsoft Office Specialist Program the choice is easy!
No matter which path you take or which application you use in your classroom you will be lead back to the same Microsoft Office Specialist certifications!
The Microsoft Office Specialist certifications that will be available are Word Associate, Excel Associate, PowerPoint Associate, Outlook Associate, Word Expert &
Excel Expert. Excel Associate launched Oct 25!!!
View launch dates for the remaining 365 Apps exams »
New Exams still include the performance-based format and are live-in-the-application.
The Microsoft 365 Apps exams include multiple, smaller projects to assess student skills within Microsoft Office. Students are tested on one project at a time, once that project is complete they will move onto the next within the Microsoft Office Specialist program. These small projects test their skills as they would in the real world and validate their understanding of the Microsoft Office program functionality.
What's New
Check out our updated Objective Domains for all of the upcoming exams
Microsoft 365 Apps Objective Domains
Looking to become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate or Expert?
The Microsoft Office Specialist Program has multiple levels: Associate and Expert Students still earn a certification for each exam they pass, however if a student earns any three of the four available associate certifications, as they become available, They will become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate and earn an additional certification for their accomplishment. If students would like to advance even further and earn their Associate certification and both of the expert certifications they will become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Expert and achieve the highest certification within the Microsoft Office Specialist Program.
To accommodate those that started their journey toward MOS Associate or Expert by taking the Office 2019 versions of the exams you can earn a MOS Associate or Expert by taking just one of your exams in the new Microsoft 365 Apps version. For example: if you passed Word Associate Exam and a PowerPoint Associate Exam in the Office 2019 version and now pass the Excel Associate Exam in the Microsoft Apps 365 version you will receive your Microsoft Office Specialist:
Associate certification in the 365 Apps version.
Microsoft Office 2019
New Microsoft Office 2019 exams launched in July of 2019.
Have you ever been stuck at a crossroad and were unsure of what path to take?
With the new Office 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist Program the choice is easy!
No matter which path you take or which application you use in your classroom you will be lead back to the same Microsoft Office Specialist certifications!
The Microsoft Office Specialist certifications that are available are Word Associate, Excel Associate, PowerPoint Associate, Outlook Associate, Access Expert, Word Expert & Excel Expert.
New Exams still include the performance-based format and are live-in-the-application.
The Microsoft Office 2019 exams include multiple, smaller projects to assess student skills within Microsoft Office. Students are tested on one project at a time, once that project is complete they will move onto the next within the Microsoft Office Specialist program. These small projects test their skills as they would in the real world and validate their understanding of the Microsoft Office program functionality.
What’s New
Microsoft Office 2019 exams now include new Office features, such as:
- 3D models
- Morph Animations
- Slide Zoom
- New Excel Functions
- Ink
Also, the Microsoft Office 2019 exams have been mapped to one set of revised objective domains to reflect the skills required in today’s modern workplace. So, students are tested on the same exam no matter which Office application is being used.
Looking to become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate or Expert?
The Microsoft Office Specialist Program now has multiple levels: Associate and Expert
Students still earn a certification for each exam they pass, however if a student earns any three of the four available associate certifications they will become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate and earn an additional certification for their accomplishment. If students would like to advance even further and earn their Associate certification and any two of the three available expert certifications they will become a Microsoft Office Specialist – Expert and achieve the highest certification within the Microsoft Office Specialist Program.*
*This is in lieu of the Microsoft Office Master credential.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2016
The future belongs to those who do more
My MOS certifications made it easier and quicker to write papers and do presentations in college. I would absolutely 100% recommend them to everyone I know. They are industry recognized certifications that make you more appealing to employers, plus it really makes you feel good about yourself!
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2016 gives students a competitive edge in today’s academic and professional environments. This exam version validates learners experience and in-demand skills on Microsoft Office 2016, and includes exams covering:
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Access
- Microsoft Office Outlook
From single projects to multiple projects
By migrating from a single, large project for the certification exam to multiple, smaller projects, this version MOS is a powerful instrument for assessing skills.
Learners are able to devote more time to practicing and mastering on the specific skills tested in each smaller project. This improvement allows test candidates to focus their studies and enhance the learning process. It also allows the exams to test proficiency more broadly and deeply.
More enhancements
The certification exams include feedback from subject-matter advisors, industry experts, and teachers to make them stronger tools for assessment and ensure that they validate the most in-demand skills needed in college, workforce, and beyond. This includes:
- Revised instructions to avoid command and function names, requiring a deeper understanding of program functionality
- More objective domains incorporated across the different exam forms
- Real-world context for exam content
- Performance-based format for improved aptitude testing
Achieve higher levels of certification
There are three levels of certification: Specialist, Expert, and Master. Each certification level propels a student further on the path to greater achievements and advancement. Students can certify at all three levels and should try to obtain the highest level possible. The market demands, and caters to, those who possess the most education and skills.
Becoming a Specialist is good. Becoming an Expert is better. And becoming a Master is best.
With 21st-century skills being on the forethought of every school district right now,” says Martha Roettgen, a teacher at Green Hope High School in North Carolina, “having students have the opportunity to learn word processing, publishing, spreadsheets, and databases is absolutely critical.
- SPECIALIST
Become certified as a specialist in one of Microsoft’s premiere office technologies. - EXPERT
Get a higher credential for two of the job market’s most in-demand technologies: Word and Excel. - MASTER
Reach the highest level by passing PowerPoint, Access, or Outlook, and the two Expert exams.
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The full pathway solution to becoming a Microsoft Certified Educator
Through Certiport’s full pathway solution educators can prepare themselves for the Microsoft Certified Educator certification exam with customized eLearning materials, free self-assessments, and the Technology Literacy for Educators certification exam.
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Close the educational technology skills gap
The Microsoft Certified Educator Program is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Educators holding a Microsoft Certified Educator certification can prove they have the skills needed to provide rich, customized learning experiences for their students that incorporate critical 21st century skills using Microsoft tools. Benefits of implementing the Microsoft Certified Educator professional development and certification program at your institution include:
- Ensures faculty/staff have basic understanding of Microsoft Education tools
- Ensures faculty/staff can demonstrate how to successfully incorporate 21st century into lessons
- Ensures faculty/staff know which Microsoft Education tools can support which specific 21st century skills
- Provides access to free effective professional development
- Provides reliable validation of ICT investments
Microsoft Certified Educator certification
The Microsoft Certified Educator Program certification represents a valid and reliable way to measure the effectiveness of your investment in ICT and professional development. Educators holding an Microsoft Certified Educator certification have the tools and skillsets to break though limitations of geography and resources, and begin to apply their knowledge to provide a customized learning experience for their students using technology.
Exam: Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193)
The Microsoft Certified Educator: Technology Literacy for Educators certification test is an intermediate-level examination intended to be a valid and reliable measure of competencies as measured by the 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) framework. Passing the Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193) exam also offers pre-service or in-service educators a credential to differentiate themselves with current and future employers.