Microsoft Office Specialist
Industry-recognized credentials that validate practical skills in Microsoft Office applications used across education, business, and workforce environments.
Microsoft 365 Apps
Word
Word Expert
Excel
Excel Expert
PowerPoint
Outlook
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Microsoft 2019
Word
Word Expert
Excel
Excel Expert
PowerPoint
Outlook
Access 2019
Why Microsoft Office Specialist?
Backed by Microsoft
Providing globally recognized, employer-valued credentials
AI Doesn’t Replace
Microsoft Office skills are essential to direct and maximize AI technologies
Universal Workforce Skills
Must-have across nearly every industry making it a practical investment in any career
Global Recognition
Offered in over 140 countries and available in 26 languages
Closes
Skills Gap
Proves the knowledge, skills, and abilities to use Microsoft Office
Learn, Practice, Certify
Proven pathway that guides individuals through the certification process
"At-a-Glance" Program Facts
Learning Options
- Instructor-led, self-paced, or blended
Certification Exams
- Delivered through Certiport
Practice & Preparation
- Practice tests and learning resources available
Delivery Format
- Online and classroom-supported options
Audience
- Secondary, post-secondary, workforce, educators, & government
Industry Recognized Certificates
Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate & Microsoft Office Specialist – Expert
Role-Based Certificate
Excel for Accounting Associate
Microsoft Office Specialist 365
Microsoft Office Associate 2019
Who This Program Is For
K-12
Education
Supports classroom instruction while building early career readiness.
Higher Education
Aligns academic programs with workforce-aligned credentials.
Educators & Trainers
Supports instruction with ready-to-use resources and learner progress insights.
Workforce & Corporate
Closes skills gaps with targeted training and validated workforce competencies.
Government & Public Sector
Delivers scalable training aligned to workforce development.
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