Certification Overview

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification, candidates must pass two expert-level exams.

📌 Important

• Candidates must pass both Word Expert and Excel Expert exams.
• There are no prerequisite certifications required, but candidates typically have strong experience with Microsoft 365 applications.
• This certification represents the advanced level within the Microsoft Office Specialist program for Microsoft 365 Apps.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

🔹 Expert Exam 1

MO-101: Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)

This exam measures the ability to manage complex documents, implement advanced formatting, manage collaboration features, and control document workflows.

🔹 Expert Exam 2

MO-201: Microsoft Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)

This exam measures the ability to perform advanced data analysis, create complex formulas, manage PivotTables, and build professional dashboards using Excel.

Exam Details

• Exam Duration: ~50 minutes per exam
• Exam Type: Performance-based certification exams
• Delivery: Certiport authorized testing centers
• Certification Level: Expert
• Certification Program: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Validity & Recertification

With the MOS Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

•  Manage advanced Word document formatting and collaboration workflows
• Create complex Excel formulas and financial models
• Analyze large datasets using PivotTables and advanced functions
• Build dashboards and professional business reports
• Automate productivity tasks using advanced Microsoft 365 features
• These skills help professionals manage complex productivity tasks and data analysis using Microsoft 365 applications.

Exam Skills Measured

Word Expert (MO-101)

Candidates must understand how to:

• Manage advanced document formatting and styles
• Implement document collaboration and review workflows
• Manage long documents and templates

Excel Expert (MO-201)

Candidates should be able to:

• Create advanced formulas and functions
• Build PivotTables and PivotCharts
• Analyze and visualize data using charts and dashboards

Certification Validity

• Microsoft Office Specialist certifications do not expire, because they validate proficiency in a specific product version or platform.

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

This certification is ideal for professionals such as:

• Administrative professionals managing complex documents
• Data analysts using Excel for reporting and analysis
• Business professionals using advanced productivity tools
• Project coordinators and office managers
• Professionals responsible for reporting and documentation

Career Benefits

• Demonstrates advanced Microsoft 365 productivity skills
• Validates expertise in Word and Excel at an expert level
• Recognized globally as a Microsoft Office Specialist credential
• Supports careers requiring advanced document management and data analysis

Summary

The Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification validates advanced skills in Microsoft 365 applications.

Key points

• Requires two exams: MO-101 (Word Expert) and MO-201 (Excel Expert)
• No prerequisite certification required
• Focuses on advanced document management and data analysis skills
• Expert-level certification in the Microsoft Office Specialist program.