About the Microsoft Office Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is for those looking to demonstrate proficiency in one or more Office programs and can help students differentiate themselves in today's competitive job market.

It is ideal for students wanting to demonstrate their proficiency of core skills in the Office product suite. After passing a Microsoft Office examination, students will receive a Digital Badge, that can be added to their CVs and LinkedIn profiles, and a digital certificate which will prove that you have passed your certification in your chosen software.

Microsoft Office Specialist certification is available for a range of Office 365 programmes including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

University of Lincoln students are offered this opportunity at a 90% discount of the standard price.

Please note that exams will either be conducted online or in-person. Please ensure you check the title of the session you are booking onto prior to purchasing. The session title will detail where the exam is taking place.

All in-person exams will take place in the Lincoln Medical School (LMS0007) on the Brayford Campus.

The dates and times available to purchase are to take one exam only. Online exams are for a specific piece of software, this will vary by date. In-person exams allow candidates to choose between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Associate.  

When you book onto a Microsoft Exam you will receive an automatic email containing guidance on the process for online and in-person exams, as well as how to prepare.

You will also be enrolled onto a Blackboard Community Site which provides a wider range of information on the Microsoft Office Certification scheme that you are taking part in.