Become a Microsoft Office Specialist with Excel

Microsoft Excel sets the standard for spreadsheet and data use, respectively. Developing skills and experience with Excel allows you to work independently and solve problems. This 100% online course will teach you the skills you need to work with Excel. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to take and pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Excel. Enrollment includes optional voucher to cover exam fee.

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Job Outlook for Microsoft Office Specialist with Excel

  • Business operations and office support positions are among the fastest-growing career areas in the current economy. From administrative assistants to specialists in business presentations and data analysis, many of today's most promising career areas involve expertise in Microsoft Excel.
  • Among the Office and Administrative Support Occupations listed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those that require MOS skills offer the highest levels of pay and future opportunities. For example, Payroll and Time Keeping Clerks earn an average of $46,180 per year.
  • According to PayScale.com, holders of the MOS certification earn an average of $54,000 per year. With skills in a specific domain such as legal or financial, the pay can increase to $67,000 or higher.

Course Objectives

  • To create, modify, and manage Excel workbooks
  • To use formulas, functions and work with tables
  • To use conditional formatting and styles
  • To create pivot tables and charts
  • To import and export data
  • Become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert in Excel

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Windows Office software.  

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This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.