Becoming a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert demonstrates your mastery of Microsoft Office products. This course prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Microsoft Excel.

GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SHINE

Get the Excel training you need to achieve success so you can manipulate data faster and more efficiently in most workplace situations. If your organization uses lists of any kind, you need to know how to use Microsoft Excel. Earning the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert certification sets your professional skill set apart from other Excel users. The course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert exam.

In this online Excel course, you will first learn to create, modify, and format Excel worksheets, perform calculations, and print Excel workbooks. The course then moves on to teach you how to use advanced formulas, work with lists, work with illustrations and charts, and use advanced formatting techniques. You will also learn Excel’s advanced features, such as pivot tables, audit worksheets, data tools, macros, and collaboration methods.

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Excel Expert certification exam, Exam MO-201 (for Microsoft Office 2019/2021 users), or Exam MO-211 (for Microsoft Office 365 users.) This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

How you will benefit

  • Enhance your resume with widely-recognized and in-demand Microsoft Excel skills, making you more attractive to potential employers
  • Leverage Excel’s powerful data analysis capabilities to make informed data-driven decisions
  • Use Excel to automate repetitive tasks, saving you valuable time and reducing the risk of manual errors
  • Generate sophisticated reports and visualizations using Excel to better understand your data and communicate your findings
  • Master Excel’s tools and shortcuts to boost your efficiency to complete your tasks more quickly

Course Objectives

  • Master the crucial Microsoft Office suite skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to enhance your productivity
  • Craft and refine Word documents with ease and precision
  • Create visually stunning Excel spreadsheets to make data analysis engaging
  • Design persuasive PowerPoint presentations to captivate audiences
  • Streamline communication, scheduling, and collaboration using Outlook’s powerful features

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT

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Microsoft Excel Certification Training

Becoming certified in Microsoft Excel is beneficial for several reasons. It equips you with the skills for data-driven decision-making, time-saving automation, and advanced reporting to help you work faster and smarter while increasing your productivity and overall employability.

Yes, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Excel Expert certification exam. For students using Microsoft Office 2019/2021, we recommend the MO-201 exam and the MO-211 exam for Microsoft Office 365 users. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for a certifying exam of your choosing upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it’s through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

Tracy Berry

Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.