Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2013
This certification demonstrates that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in a specific Office program. Office 2013 combines cloud and web technologies to extend the way you create and consume information and introduces a new cloud app model for you to build secure and flexible apps – all discoverable from the familiar Office interface.
Holding a MOS certification can earn an entry-level business employee as much as $16,000 more in annual salary than uncertified peers.
Microsoft Office Word 2013
A core-level candidate for the Microsoft Word 2013 exam should have a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Word 2013.These candidates should be able to create and edit 2-3 page documents for a variety of purposes and situations. Examples include professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence. Candidate roles might include students, clerical workers, instructors, and others.
Microsoft Office Excel 2013
A core-level candidate for the Microsoft Excel 2013 exam should have a fundamental understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Excel 2013. These candidates should be able to create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets for a variety of purposes and situations. Examples include professional-looking budgets, team performance charts, sales invoices, and exercise logs. Candidate roles might include students, clerical workers, bookkeepers, instructors, and others.
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013
Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who use Office to build secure and flexible applications.
Microsoft Office Outlook 2013
Candidates can format email message content by using character and paragraph formatting, create or insert graphic elements, such as charts, tables, and SmartArt graphics, into messages. They can also send messages to private recipients by using the Bcc field. Candidates are able to create contact records, tasks, and appointments from incoming messages, and they set up contact groups to facilitate communication with other Outlook users. They may share schedule information with other Outlook users, too. Candidates schedule meetings involving people and system resources, and they delegate tasks to others. Core users personalize the Outlook program window and the Quick Access Toolbar to maximize their efficiency. They organize messages and other Outlook items, and they display different views of mail folders and of the calendar, address book, and task list. They may also display multiple calendars and share calendars with other Outlook users.
Microsoft Office Access 2013
This exam is designed for candidates who have a fundamental understanding of the Access 2013 environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Access 2013.
Microsoft SharePoint 2013
Candidates for the Microsoft SharePoint 2013 exam should have a sound understanding of the SharePoint environment and the ability to perform all site-level tasks. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principle site, library, and list features of SharePoint 2013. Candidates should be able to optimize and customize SharePoint sites to provide structure, solve problems, facilitate collaboration, and enhance productivity. Examples of application include managing list permissions, adding content to Quick Launch, creating team sites, and modifying library views. Candidate roles might include technical support staff, project managers, team leads, department heads, and others.
Microsoft Office OneNote 2013
Candidates for the Microsoft OneNote 2013 exam should have a fundamental understanding of the OneNote environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principle features of OneNote 2013.
Candidates should be able to create, edit, and share notebooks for a variety of purposes and situations. They use OneNote as a digital notebook to facilitate their work and to integrate with other Office 2013 applications. Candidates work with the features of OneNote 2013 to organize and collaborate effectively. Notebook examples include class notes, minutes from meetings, event planning, and to-do lists. Candidate roles might include students, instructors, administrative assistants, company teams, project managers, and others.