Certification Overview

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Office 2019) certification, candidates must pass one required exam.

📌 Important

• This is a single-exam certification.
• There are no prerequisite exams or certifications required.
• The certification focuses on document creation and formatting using Microsoft Word 2019.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

🔹 MOS Exam (Required)

MO-100: Microsoft Word (Office 2019)

This exam measures the ability to create and manage documents, apply formatting and styles, insert tables and graphics, and collaborate with others using Microsoft Word.

Exam Details

• Exam Code: MO-100
• Exam Name: Microsoft Word (Office 2019)
• Exam Duration: ~50 minutes
• Exam Type: Performance-based certification exam
• Delivery: Certiport authorized testing centers
• Certification Level: Associate
• Certification Program: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Validity & Recertification

With the Word Associate (Office 2019) certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Create and manage professional Word documents
• Format text, paragraphs, and page layouts
• Insert tables, images, and SmartArt graphics
• Apply styles, themes, and templates
• Collaborate using comments and Track Changes
• These skills help professionals create structured documents and collaborate effectively in business environments.

Exam Skills Measured

The MO-100 exam evaluates several document management domains.

1. Manage Documents (20–25%)

Candidates must understand how to:

• Create and manage document files
• Apply templates and themes
• Configure document properties and settings

2. Insert and Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections (25–30%)

Candidates should be able to:

• Apply text formatting and styles
• Manage paragraph spacing and alignment
• Configure page layouts and sections

3. Manage Tables and Lists (20–25%)

This domain focuses on:

• Creating tables and formatting table structures
• Managing bullet and numbered lists
• Organizing structured content

4. Insert and Format Graphic Elements (20–25%)

Candidates must understand how to:

•  Insert images, shapes, and SmartArt
• Format visual elements
• Align and organize graphics within documents

5. Manage Document Collaboration (10–15%)

Candidates must understand how to:

• Use comments and Track Changes
• Manage document sharing and collaboration
• Review and finalize documents

Certification Validity

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

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

This certification is ideal for professionals such as:

• Administrative professionals
• Office assistants and coordinators
• Business professionals creating documents
• Students learning office productivity tools
• Professionals responsible for documentation and reporting

Career Benefits

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word document creation
• Validates skills in document formatting and collaboration
• Recognized globally as a Microsoft Office Specialist credential
• Helps professionals improve workplace productivity and documentation quality

Summary

The Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Office 2019) certification validates the ability to create and manage professional documents using Microsoft Word.

Key points

• Requires one exam: MO-100
• No prerequisite certification required
• Focuses on document creation, formatting, and collaboration
• Associate-level certification in the Microsoft Office Specialist program.