MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist Certification – Office 2016
By Marko Jergic
We are often asked about analysing candidate skills by HR departments. One way to check your new potential staff have the basic skills is to look out for Microsoft’s end user side certification MOS. The following table provides the information you require plus links to view the certification requirements.
As usual, all our courses are based around this certification, so you know where to come to get trained properly!
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for Office 2016
| Certification | Required exam |
| Word 2016 Core | 77-725 – Core Document Creation, Collaboration and Communication |
| Excel 2016 Core | 77-727 – Core Data Analysis, Manipulation and Presentation |
| PowerPoint 2016 | 77-729 – Core Presentation Design and Delivery Skills |
| Access 2016 | 77-730 – Core Database Management, Manipulation and Query Skills |
| Outlook 2016 | 77-731 – Core Communication, Collaboration and Email Skills |
Pass any or all of the 5 exams to become certified in that program.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) EXPERT certification for Office 2016
| Certification | Required exam |
| Microsoft Excel Expert | 77-728 – Interpreting data for insights |
| Microsoft Word Expert | 77-726 – Creating documents for effective communication |
MOS Master Certification
Candidates must pass 4 exams (3 required and one elective). You need to pass the following:
- Required: MOS 2016 Word Expert
- Required: MOS 2016 Excel Expert
- Required: MOS 2016 PowerPoint
- Elective: MOS 2016 Access or MOS 2016 Outlook