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Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified Fundamentals are the starting point for all students interested in understanding cloud offerings from Microsoft including: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Dynamics.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification provides
industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and
professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft
Office.
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program provides
robust tools that help educators drive best-in-class integration of information
and communication technology (ICT) into classroom instruction.
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The pathway to AI, Data Science, and Cloud Computing.
The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams are the pathway to fully understanding what cloud computing is, what options are available from Microsoft, and which options make sense for businesses to invest in. This set of exams is for students who are exploring a career in artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud computing. With the usage of big data and artificial intelligence on the rise, the demand for data scientists is not being met—and the gap is widening.
Help your students get on the pathway to a prosperous career by administering Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams in your classroom.
Available certifications
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.
Find Microsoft's official webpages for the objective domains/study guides for this exam.
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.
Find Microsoft's official webpages for the objective domains/study guides for this exam.
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.
Find Microsoft's official webpages for the objective domains/study guides for this exam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find Microsoft's official webpages for the objective domains/study guides for this exam.
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.
Certify your future
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is an industry-recognized certification program that validates skills in Microsoft Office applications. With over 3.9 million jobs every year requesting Microsoft Office skills (in the United States alone), those who take and pass MOS certifications are empowered to stand out in the competitive job market, while simplifying daily tasks and fostering career growth.
MOS is the only Microsoft-endorsed certification program that validates Microsoft Office skills. It offers three certification versions, including Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Office 2019.
The impact of Microsoft Office Specialist certification
MOS certification gives individuals the ability to achieve professional success in diverse professional environments, including business and finance, healthcare, computer science and IT, engineering, and more. It also empowers educators, employers, and the overall job industry.
- For students: It boosts academic performance, prepares them for the demands of higher education, and opens doors to internship and career opportunities.
- For educators: It provides a more engaged student body, increases their effectiveness, and supports meeting academic standards.
- For administrators: It lowers the number of dropouts and disciplinary cases, increases diplomas and degrees, as well as supports higher GPAs.
- For employers: It ensures a knowledgeable workforce, promotes quality and consistency, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence, ultimately driving competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and business success.
Microsoft 365 Apps is the latest version of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program. This updated certification program now encompasses the latest functionalities of Microsoft 365 Apps.
These 50-minute certifications showcase Certiport’s 'Live-in-the-Application' (LITA) testing technology, offering multiple projects that reflect real-world scenarios. They are continuously updated to reflect the newest features of Microsoft 365 Apps, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and the dynamic workforce demands.
Available certifications
Certifications available for Microsoft 365 Apps include: Word Associate, Excel Associate, PowerPoint Associate, Outlook Associate, Word Expert, and Excel Expert.
Explore the Microsoft 365 Apps exams:
NOTE: This certification program operates with Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions 2202 or later (32 or 64-bit). View the technical requirements.
Become a Microsoft Office Specialist Associate or Expert
Maximize your Microsoft Office proficiency with MOS Associate or Expert certifications, showcasing advanced skills through stacked credentials.
Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification
Pass three of the following exams*:
- Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- Microsoft Outlook (Microsoft 365 Apps) - To be released
- Microsoft Word (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019)
Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification
Earn your Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification (outlined above) plus pass two of the following exams*:
- Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- Microsoft Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 is a previous version of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program that covers the updated features and tools introduced in the 2019 application. Like its predecessor, it provides “Live-in-the-Application” certification exams that validate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Each certification exam is 50-minutes and provides multiple projects per exam, ensuring accurate skill validation and results.
Just about every business is using Microsoft Office. If you have documented computer skills, you will be seen as more qualified to do the job. Employers recognize the importance of those skills.
- Cindy Lennon, Director of CareerLink, Able-Disabled Advocacy
Available certifications
Certifications available for Microsoft 2019 include: Word Associate, Excel Associate, PowerPoint Associate, Outlook Associate, Access Expert, Word Expert, and Excel Expert.
Explore the Microsoft Office 2019 exams:
NOTE: This certification program operates with Microsoft Office 2019 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit), as well as Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions versions 1808 to 2202 (32 or 64-bit). View the technical requirements.Become a Microsoft Office Specialist Associate or Expert
Maximize your Microsoft Office proficiency with MOS Associate or Expert certifications, showcasing advanced skills through stacked credentials.
Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 2019) certification
Pass three of the following exams*:
- Microsoft Word (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019)
Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 2019) certification
Earn your Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification (outlined above) plus pass two of the following exams*:
- Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019)
- Microsoft Access Expert (Office 2019)
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.