Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013
Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013
Credentialing Agency: Microsoft Corporation
Renewal Period: Lifetime
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: Lifetime
Candidates must pass any or all of the 7 exams to become certified in that specific program.
Written Exam 77-418 Microsoft Office Word 2013
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Create and manage documents
- Create a document
- Navigate through a document
- Format a document
- Customize options and views for documents
- Configure documents to print or save
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Format text, paragraphs, and sections
- Insert text and paragraphs
- Format text and paragraphs
- Order and group text and paragraphs
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Create tables and lists
- Create a table
- Modify a table
- Create and modify a list
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Apply references
- Create endnotes, footnotes, and citations
- Create captions
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Insert and format objects
- Insert and format building blocks
- Insert and format shapes and SmartArt
- Insert and format images
Written Exam 77-420 Microsoft Office Excel 2013
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Create and manage worksheets and workbooks
- Create worksheets and workbooks
- Navigate through worksheets and workbooks
- Format worksheets and workbooks
- Customize options and views for worksheets and workbooks
- Configure worksheets and workbooks to print or save
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Create cells and ranges
- Insert data in cells and ranges
- Format cells and ranges
- Order and group cells and ranges
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Create tables
- Create a table
- Modify a table
- Filter and sort a table
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Apply formulas and functions
- Utilize cell ranges and references in formulas and functions
- Summarize data with functions
- Utilize conditional logic in functions
- Format and modify text with functions
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Create charts and objects
- Create a chart
- Format a chart
- Insert and format an object
Written Exam 77-422 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013
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Create and manage presentations
- Create a presentation
- Format a presentation using slide masters
- Customize presentation options and views
- Configure presentations to print or save
- Configure and present slideshows
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Insert and format shapes and slides
- Insert and format slides
- Insert and format shapes
- Order and group shapes and slides
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Create slide content
- Insert and format text
- Insert and format tables
- Insert and format charts
- Insert and format SmartArt
- Insert and format images
- Insert and format media
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Apply transitions and animations
- Apply transitions between slides
- Animate slide content
- Set timing for transitions and animations
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Manage multiple presentations
- Merge content from multiple presentations
- Track changes and resolve differences
- Protect and share presentations
Written Exam 77-423 Microsoft Office Outlook 2013
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Manage the Outlook environment (25-30%)
- Customize Outlook settings
- Automate Outlook
- Print and save information in Outlook
- Search in Outlook
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Manage messages (25-30%)
- Create a message
- Format a message
- Organize and manage messages
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Manage schedules (30-35%)
- Create and manage calendars
- Create appointments, meetings, and events
- Organize and manage appointments, meetings, and events
- Create and manage notes, tasks, and journals
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Manage contacts and groups (15-20%)
- Create and manage contacts
- Create and manage groups
Written Exam 77-424 Microsoft Office Access 2013
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Create and manage a database (20-25%)
- Create a new database
- Manage relationships and keys
- Navigate through a database
- Protect and maintain a database
- Print and export a database
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Build tables (25-30%)
- Create a table
- Format a table
- Manage records
- Create and modify fields
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Create queries (15-20%)
- Create a query
- Modify a query
- Utilize calculated fields and grouping within a query
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Create forms (15-20%)
- Create a form
- Set form controls
- Format a form
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Create reports (15-20%)
- Create a report
- Set report controls
- Format a report
Written Exam 77-419 Microsoft SharePoint 2013
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Create and format content (25-30%)
- Navigate the SharePoint hierarchy
- Manage lists and libraries
- Manage list items
- Manage document sets
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Manage SharePoint sites (30-35%)
- Manage pages
- Perform administrative tasks on sites and workspaces
- Manage Web Parts on a page
- Manage content types
- Manage users and groups
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Participate in user communities (15-20%)
- Configure My Site
- Collaborate through My Site
- Add tags and notes to content
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Configure and consume site search results (15-20%)
- Perform search administration at the site level
- View search results
- Perform advanced searches
Written Exam 77-421 Microsoft Office OneNote 2013
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Manage the OneNote environment (25-30%)
- Manage page layout
- Configure OneNote Backstage
- Create a OneNote notebook
- Personalize OneNote
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Share and collaborate with other users (15-20%)
- Share OneNote notebooks
- Share OneNote content via email
- Collaborate with other users in OneNote
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Organize and find notes (20-25%)
- Organize notebooks
- Search for content in OneNote
- Save and manage OneNote history and backups
- Configure Quick Filing
- Create and manage tags
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Edit and link content in OneNote (25-30%)
- Apply links and linked notes
- Insert files in OneNote
- Edit text in OneNote
- Insert and modify visual elements
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 examination:
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Best Sources
- Measureup.com Microsoft practice tests
- Microsoft Certification Exam Overview
- Microsoft Certification Exam Policies and FAQ's
- Microsoft Exam 77-418 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-419 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-420 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-421 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-422 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-423 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Exam 77-424 Exam Guide
- Microsoft Virtual Academy
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Certiport. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Certiport website:
For more information on the Microsoft Corporation testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013
Renewal Period: Lifetime