Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)

Certificate Information Certificate Requirements

Certificate Information

Microsoft Office User Specialist is an industry certification globally recognized as the standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office suite of business applications Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Today’s employers actively recruit MOUS certified individuals who distinguish themselves as highly skilled, efficient workers. Their proven contribution to an organization’s productivity and overall effectiveness sets them apart in the competitive market for jobs and promotions.

About the MOUS Exams

Generally, Core exams test your ability to complete with ease a wide range of standard business tasks. The Expert exams test your ability to complete complex assignments requiring advanced formatting in addition to standard business tasks.
Each exam is conducted within a “live” Microsoft Office application using an actual document.
Exams take an hour or less, and examinees are measured on both knowledge and efficiency.
Test results are available as soon as the exam is completed. All exams are administered at the Kodiak College Test Center.
Information on what will be covered in each exam can be obtained on the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices.

How to prepare for MOUS Exams

A variety of classes and resources are available to help prepare students for the exams including coursework, expert-level textbooks, and practice tests.

Contact the Testing Center for more information regarding test preparation.

Before enrolling in degree or certificate programs, contact Academic Counselor Barbara Brown, (907) 486-1211 (bbrown@kodiak.alaska.edu) or John Durham, (907) 486-1210 (jdurham@kodiak.alaska.edu) for specifics.