Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010
Overview
You can earn a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification on Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems. This certification features Web-based pretests, program-specific certification exams, and a series of Microsoft Press step-by-step books that help you demonstrate expertise in accomplishing essential job tasks across multiple programs. After earning an MOS certification, you receive access to a member Web site where you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification and receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam. Additionally, professionals who earn this certification gain access to a certification logo that they can display on their resumes and other business materials.
Turning Motivated Individuals into Office Superstars
Discover the only performance-based certification that validates the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office. Whether you want to drive your career or increase your productivity on the job, earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification demonstrates the valuable expertise you need to succeed.
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification.
| Certification | Exam Number |
|---|---|
| MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 |
Exam 77-881 |
| MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert |
Exam 77-887* |
| MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 |
Exam 77-882 |
| MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert |
Exam 77-888* |
| MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 |
Exam 77-883* |
| MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 |
Exam 77-884* |
| MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 |
Exam 77-885* |
| MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 |
Exam 77-886* |
*Exams in development
Master Certifications
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master certification helps demonstrate an individual's overall comprehension and expertise of Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively.
To earn the 2010 Microsoft Office Master certification, you must pass the following MOS exams:
- MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert
- MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert
- MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010
- MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 or MOS Microsoft Office Access 2010
To earn the Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification, you must pass the following MOS exams:
- MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007
- MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007
- MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
- MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

