Microsoft Office Specialist: 2016 Master

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Office 2016 Master certification validates advanced skills in Microsoft Office 2016 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and either Access or Outlook. It demonstrates the ability to use Microsoft Office tools efficiently to create professional documents, analyze data, manage presentations, and support business productivity.

Certification Overview

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Office 2016 Master certification, candidates must pass four required exams.

📌 Important

The MOS Master certification requires passing three core exams plus one elective exam.
These exams validate advanced skills in multiple Office applications.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

🔹 Core Exams (Required)

77-725: Word 2016 Expert – Creating Documents for Effective Communication

This exam measures advanced skills in document creation, formatting, collaboration, and document management.

77-728: Excel 2016 Expert – Interpreting Data for Insights

This exam validates advanced skills in data analysis, formulas, PivotTables, charts, and financial modeling.

77-729: PowerPoint 2016

This exam measures the ability to create and manage professional presentations, apply design principles, and manage multimedia content.

🔹 Elective Exam (Choose One)

Candidates must pass one of the following exams:

77-730: Access 2016

77-731: Outlook 2016

Exam Details

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

What This Certification Validates

With the Microsoft Office Specialist: Office 2016 Master certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

Create advanced Word documents and professional reports
Analyze data using advanced Excel functions and PivotTables
Design professional PowerPoint presentations
Manage databases or communication workflows using Access or Outlook
Apply advanced productivity techniques in Microsoft Office applications

These skills help professionals improve productivity and manage complex business tasks using Microsoft Office tools.

Exam Skills Measured

Word 2016 Expert

Candidates must understand how to:

Manage long documents and templates
Implement advanced formatting and styles
Manage document collaboration and tracking

Excel 2016 Expert

Candidates should be able to:

Use advanced formulas and functions
Analyze data using PivotTables and charts
Implement financial and statistical calculations

PowerPoint 2016

Candidates must understand how to:

Design presentations and slide layouts
Manage multimedia elements
Deliver professional presentations

Access or Outlook (Elective)

Access 2016

Create and manage databases
Build queries, forms, and reports

Outlook 2016

Manage communication and scheduling
Configure email workflows and tasks

Validity & Recertification

MOS certifications do not expire because they validate proficiency in a specific product version (Office 2016).

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

This certification is ideal for professionals such as:

Office Administrators
Business Professionals
Data Analysts using Excel
Project Coordinators
Administrative Specialists

Career Benefits

Demonstrates advanced Microsoft Office skills
Validates productivity and document management expertise
Recognized globally as a professional Microsoft Office credential
Helps professionals improve workplace productivity and efficiency

Summary

The Microsoft Office Specialist: Office 2016 Master certification validates advanced skills across multiple Microsoft Office 2016 applications.

Key points

Requires four exams (three core + one elective)
Covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access or Outlook
No prerequisites required
Highest certification level in the Microsoft Office Specialist program for Office 2016.