How to Prepare: MOS Certification

Degrees and certifications are losing importance in the digital era, but the right one can be a difference maker. 80% of the Fortune 500 is on Microsoft Cloud. These companies use Microsoft’s business tools for financing, presenting, communicating, and essentially all business-related functions, so it’s safe to assume that Microsoft will remain relevant for some time to come.

 

by Jerry Han

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What is MOS?

 

MOS stands for Microsoft Office Specialist, which is a certification awarded to individuals who pass an exam for specific Microsoft applications. This certification comes in 3 levels: beginner, expert, and master. Beginner exams are offered for all Office applications while expert exams are only offered for Word and Excel. Passing the expert exams (Word & Excel) and select beginner exams (Powerpoint & Access or Outlook) will yield the Microsoft Office Specialist Master certification. People who earn this certification reliably demonstrate deep expertise in basic and advanced functions regarding Microsoft’s business tools.

 

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Why get certified?

 

There’s no debate regarding the importance of Microsoft’s services. Their business tools can be used in virtually any industry have made a case against becoming obsolete, so you should take advantage of this certification while it’s still relevant. The list below highlights the benefits of having an MOS certification.

• Differentiate yourself
  • Even with no work related experience, an MOS certification will give you a competitive edge over other candidates

• Manage your life
  • Proficiency in business tools can translate into the real world
    • Managing your personal/family finances using Excel
    • Creating a presentation for a non-profit organization

• Enhance earning potential
  • Administrative professionals with an MOS certification can earn starting salaries up to 8% higher than those without

• Improve résumé & LinkedIn
  • MOS is an industry-recognized certification

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What are the costs?

 

Acquiring this certification does come at a cost of the time spent preparing and money spent on exams.

 

Excel:

• Learn Excel in 30 Minutes
• Microsoft Office Specialist Test Practice Training

 

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Word:

 

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Powerpoint:

 

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Access:

 

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Outlook:

 

 

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