Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist ( MOS / MOS Expert ) Certification demonstrates that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office software. For working professionals, having a Microsoft Office Specialist certification could mean more in annual salary than uncertified peers. Some higher-level education institutions require students and faculty to have an Office certification.
MOS certifications are typically product AND version specific. For example, there is a credential for MOS Excel 365 / 2019 versus version 2016.
MOS Expert is a higher-level credential and available for some Office products, but not all. MOS is not a required prerequisite for MOS Expert certification, but it is in many cases a good first step. ONLC Training Centers has online Microsoft Office certification classes led by professional instructors that will help you prep for MOS / MOS Expert certification.
Click a product to review the available MOS / MOS Expert certifications and details.
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool you can use to create and format spreadsheets and analyze and share information to make more informed decisions.
Microsoft Word is a powerful authoring program that allows you to create professional-looking documents as well as compose and publish blogs
Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation program that allows you to quickly create professional-looking high-impact, dynamic presentations.
Microsoft Outlook is an email program that allows for corresponding and provides integrated solutions for time and information management.
Microsoft Access is a relational database program with which you can create tables, queries, forms and reports, and connect them together with macros.
Our group training option can prep your team quickly and effectively for MOS certification or any title on our public schedule. Learn more 
Get MOS / MOS Expert certification and training guidance when you contact an ONLC Education Advisor via chat or toll free at 1-800-288-8221 (weekdays).
All version 2013 MOS certifications are retired as of June 30, 2024.
Previously retired are MOS SharePoint 2013 as of June 2020, and MOS OneNote 2013 as of June 2023.
MOS exams are administered by Certiport, Microsoft's authorized testing provider. Certiport has testing locations.
Available to current ONLC students only is our test from home option that is Certiport-approved. ONLC students can complete the MOS Exam at Home request form to schedule their home exam (other restrictions and requirements may apply).
ONLC students who prefer to go to a testing location and non-ONLC students should use Certiport's list of testing locations to schedule an exam.
ONLC Training Centers is the largest, privately-held computer training company in the country. Since 1983, we've been helping business professionals and individuals come up to speed quickly on the latest computer software and prepare for professional certification.
For most, the best way to learn is by having hands-on experience with the technology. Our live, instructor-led training (ILT) classes are fully interactive. You'll use the software, do hands-on labs and exercises* throughout the class and engage directly with the online instructor. See our ILT FAQs for more on our class format.
Can't attend live training? See our On-Demand self-study courses which will also help you prep for MOS / MOS Expert certification. With an On-Demand course you'll have 24/7 access for a period of months in which to complete the course. "On-Demand" appears in the course title to indicate courses in this format. See On-Demand self-study option
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Nancy - Pleasanton, CA
"Best class I have taken. The instructor's data was easy to view and I was able to see updates instantaneously. The instructor spoke clearly and professionally and provided great examples. I already had a lot of Excel experience, and was able to learn new things in Excel that will help me create efficiencies at work."
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Sylvie - From Home/Office
"This was the best Excel training I have ever taken. I loved the training format and the pace. It was extremely helpful to be able to see the instructor screen while also being able to do the same exercises at the same time and then ask questions if needed. "
Leslie - Lexington, KY
"The instructor was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable, willing to help any student at anytime. She has a passion for her students to succeed in and beyond the classroom. She is extremely knowledgeable and was an outstanding instructor for Access."
Scott - Albuquerque, NM
"The instructor did a great job in covering Microsoft Word. His personality was lively and encouraged engagement from all students."
Tomeka - Washington, DC
"I work in H.R. and I left with a very good feeling about the level of training and understanding that our Team Members are getting by participating in this class. The course, materials and instructor exceeded my expectations"
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"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the class. What an excellent instructor! I learned things that I did not know about the software including how to do things better than I have been. Again, thank you very much."
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"This was a great class! I learned many additional tips and functionality in Excel. I plan on taking another class in the near future."
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"I would strongly recommend ONLC courses to other individuals who require additional software skills with limited time availability. The classes are exemplary and the class sizes allow for individual attention which provides a high rate of comprehension."
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"I've never completed a course like this before (remote instruction) and I cannot express how great the instructor was today and the overall content of the material. I would definitely recommend this to my co-workers as well as friends. I will be looking into taking more of these classes through ONLC in the near future. Thank you!"
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Our team of knowledgeable Education Advisors can provide individualized guidance and answer questions you may have about certification, our classes, learning formats and discount opportunities. Advisors are available weekdays via the chat icon on the screen or by phone:
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* Classes not addressing a specific software application, such as Business Process topics, have less of a hands-on component and are more lecture/presentation delivery.
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