The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master certification helps demonstrate an individual's overall comprehension and expertise of Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft Office Specialist Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively.


To earn the 2010 Microsoft Office Master certification, you must pass the following MOS exams:


MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 or MOS Microsoft Office Access 2010


Beginning March 1, 2011, to earn the Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification, you must pass the following MOS exams:

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Expert
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Expert
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 or MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007

Prior to March 1, 2011, to earn the Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification, you must pass the following MOS exams*:

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 or MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007


*Note Due to a system issue, if you complete these MOS Master requirements between November 1, 2010, and February 18, 2011, the Master certification will not immediately appear on your Microsoft transcript. After February 18, 2011, your transcript will be automatically updated. You will, however, receive your Master certificate, and your Master status will appear on your online transcript at Certiport.


To earn the MOS Master certification on Microsoft Office 2003 or Microsoft Office XP, you must pass the following MOS exams: