Many websites speak of how valuable being certified in the office is as an employee, but I can't find consistent answers to anything.
Does the exam cover all office programs? (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
What is the cost of the exam?
Where can I study for the exam?
How much time should it take to study for the exam?
I’m not sure the best subreddit to post this in but I could use some advice.
I’m in my early 30’s, have no college education, and have been working in customer service mainly but its taking a toll on my mental health so I’m looking to get into a data entry/admin assistant/office desk job.
Of course the problem is that I don’t have experience in these roles or Microsoft office (most jobs want Microsoft office proficiency & job experience) so no one will hire me for them.
I’m wondering if getting certified in Microsoft office would be helpful to have on my resume in place of experience. And more importantly, where is the best place to get certified? A google search shows tons of different options and I want something that will actually teach me, not rip me off, and stand out to potential employers.
I’m so tired and so desperate. Would be so appreciative of any advice!
Hello!
So for reference I am 23 years old and work a full time office job that does not really require excel use, however I am looking to get paid better which means that all the jobs I am looking at require Excel use. I only used Excel like 3times in my life. I just signed up for a free 16 week Excel course at a local university that what would enable me to pass an exam and become “Microsoft Office Specialist” certified.
Now if I’m honest I signed up for it because it was free and because I would learn the basics not necessarily because I would get a certificate.
In your experiences have employers required or preferred these sort of credentials?
Thanks! :)
Hi all,
I am a full-time student and currently waiting for my new course to start in August. So, yes, I have a lot of time. Therefore, I am thinking of taking the MOS exam in the meantime. I was wondering how good I should be to pass this.
I consider myself an above average excel user.
Any type of opinion is appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!
I’m looking for some reliable sites (or other sources) to complete some sort of certification or class for Office365. I’d like to increase my knowledge base of the applications use as well as be able to spiff up my resume. The ultimate goal is to be able to break into the remote work world which I am currently struggling with.
Any other pointers for this would be greatly appreciated, as well as any other potential certifications. I understand they aren’t likely to be cheap either, but I guess I should mention the cheaper the better!
Thanks in advance to any advice, tips, or answers!
I checked out the Microsoft Office Specialist certification and I can already ace the first one. Between working full time and a toddler at home, I could probably pass the master with about a week of studying an hour or two a day.
Buuuuuuut they're $100 a pop. Are these certs worth it? I currently run a commercial warehouse and use Excel daily, and my boss has said in the next two years I'll basically be doubling my salary...but it's essentially a startup so we don't have many benefits and I've been eyeing getting into something more IT related (data analyst, support, something).
Is it worth it?
’m considering whether Microsoft 365 certifications are worth it, there are several important questions I need to ask myself. First, what exactly will I learn, and how will it benefit me in my current job or future roles? Should I pursue a Fundamentals, Associate, or Expert-level certification, and which one aligns with my career goals? How much time and effort will it take for me to get certified, and can I realistically balance studying with my current responsibilities? I also need to think about the cost of the certification and if I believe the investment will be worth the potential salary increase or new job opportunities. Is this certification recognized by employers in my industry, and will it help me stand out when applying for roles? Given that Microsoft 365 tools are constantly evolving, will I need to continually update my certification to stay relevant? Do I need hands-on experience with the tools before pursuing the certification, or can I succeed even if I’m starting from scratch? I also have to ask myself whether the knowledge I gain will have a tangible impact on my work or career. What happens if I fail the exam, and how likely is that to happen? Finally, how does Microsoft 365 certification compare to other certifications in terms of value for my career, and will it help me move up in my current role or even transition to a higher-level position? These questions will help me determine if Microsoft 365 certifications are the right path for me.
Back in high school (I think this was 2020 or 2021), one of the computer courses I took had me go through the official Microsoft course to get that MOS certification. Now that I'm older, I'm realizing how useful having proof of that would be for resumes and all that.
Problem is I have literally zero idea how to go about finding that. I'm afraid that if I was using a school email for a Microsoft account at the time, it might just be completely gone since I did just try logging in with that old email and it said the account doesn't exist. Would there be any way for me to recover any documentation of that or should I just proceed onward saying I'm an Office specialist without any proof? (as i have been for a couple years now lol)
I find pleasure in acquiring knowledge about Office 365 and have successfully obtained a certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert. Currently, I am unsure about the next certification to pursue. At 19 years of age, I am employed as a material handler at CTDI, a role I'm not particularly fond of. The job entails standing all day, packing phones, which leaves my mind prone to wandering into various unrelated subjects. I aspire for a role that offers more variety than the repetitive tasks I'm engaged in currently. Despite my disinterest in IT support due to finding topics like networking, operating systems, cloud computing, and hardware unstimulating, my primary aim is to master a specific software or a set of entry level skill and secure a promising career utilizing it.
My job is giving me about a month to learn Excel and then will let me pick a certification to take on their dime. I see that Microsoft offers several different exams based on the version of Excel you have by year. I have looked in the about section and I can only find that I have version 2212 through 365. Which MOS Excel certification do I take?
I work with excel on what I believe is an above average skill level, but it’s hard to really describe that in a resume.
Is the certification test via Microsoft a good way to stand out (for example, exam 77-727 or exam 77-728)? If not, what are some ways to highlight your use of excel in the job hunting world? “Proficient at Microsoft excel” seems so... underwhelming.
On my resume I have Proficient at Excel (VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES, VBA, INDEX/MATCH) etc. basically examples of what I can do
You need to do more than just the 77-727 exam!
I am sitting on a panel of the final set of interviews for a new staff member next week. Part of the job the applicants are applying for heavily involves the new staff member being competent in Excel. Basically the better the successful candidate is with excel the less training I will have to do once they are hired.
One (and only one) of the final applicants has MOS 77-727 and the other two don't. Upon reviewing the resumes ahead of the interviews I feel much more confident that the applicant with the certificate has a decent knowledge of Excel. It impresses me that they went to the effort to go and sit the exam and get certified. I am not saying they will get the job but at this stage ahead of the interviews I would say it really is to their advantage.
I would definitely recommend getting this certification as it really does help.
What worries me a little is that they only did the MOS 77-727 and not some other more advanced exams (MOS 77-728). To me this tells me they have a good basic knowledge of MS Excel but are no master. If they also had MOS 77-728 I would know they have serious excel skills or at least ambitions for be an excel master.
Basically in this case the MOS 77-727 of the candidate says both good and bad things about the candidate. Good that they bothered to get the qualification but bad that they never kept going with it. Still they are better placed than the other two who have no proof of their skills.
So I successfully pitched a business case for my employer to cover the cost of two MOS Excel Expert exams and a copy of the MOS Excel Expert Study Guide. Regarding myself as a know-it-all in Excel I was surprised to fail the first exam I sat. I can't bring myself to fess up to my employer about failing and asking for them to cover the cost of a resit. I'm purchasing the resit exam ($150) and access to the GMetrix test exams ($40), leaving me $190 out.
So, now I find myself wondering - was this really worth the hassle? I'm committed now having spent $190 and work having spent $300 plus whatever the book was, but I find myself wondering how useful this really is.
Love to hear your thoughts guys!
Hi r/excel,
First post here.
I am looking to expand my employability and wanted to do a Microsoft Excel certification, but there are quite a few options so I am not sure which one to do.
I'd say I am an intermediate Excel user, bordering on advanced, so would like something to challenge me a bit.
Which certifications would you recommend?
Hola amigos, going to make an official exam, Azure fundamentals, but I don't know what to expect the day of the exam, I'm doin it at home because my car is broken, and the nearest certified exam center is at 46km
Is it true you have a guy watching everything you do, telling you "move that, hide this, don't scratch your nose"?
Is there still a simple overview of all MS certifications. Year or two ago there was aka.ms/trainingcertpost (or something like that). It was huge PDF that covered Azure, M365, Power Platform and Security paths in one chart. I know the certs have updated recently, but I'm looking for similar clear overview of every cert that is related to M365 / Azure.
My technical interview is next week. Going to take the 900 entra course any other cert you guys think I could take ?
The job description I attached, please let me know! Was going to take the MS-900 and entra course, if you guys think otherwise pls let me know. I need this job I do have limited time to study but plan to study hours a day
I just started a new job and I notice that getting certified in Microsoft Offices will help me in the future.
I want to take on-demand classes to help me go through the materials that the exam covers.
My university, Troy University, that I am currently enrolled in is offering the training for $2000 for a 6 month class. While my online searches get me 3 months classes for about $700 to $1000.
Has anyone got MOS training online and got certified? Can you break down the process and which training site you would recommend?
I would not pay a single penny of that. Buy the official test guides off Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mos+study+guide - read them, then read them a second time - have some experience using the program for anywhere from 6-12 months around 20-40 hours a week. That's my best advice. I hold the MOS in Excel 2010 and Access 2013 as well as MOSE in Excel 2010, Excel 2013 - that's my personal advice - http://itsnotaboutthecell.com/about/
Does the Troy University class include the testing fees? You can look up the test centers in your area online at Microsoft and find out what the fees per test are. It is different per software version.
Found out these 4 certifications - which is the best pick?
Why i cant see many people doing this cert? Is it worth doing?
Worth investing $100 (8397.20 INR) / certificate?
-Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) - MO210
-Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) - MO211
-Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019) - MO200
-Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019) - MO201