Microsoft Office® Specialist Excel Certification

Become an Excel-Certified Microsoft Office® Specialist

Open to Bryan School students, we are offering required exam for students to take to become an Excel Certified Microsoft Office® Specialist. This certification supports your competitive advantage as a student beginning your job search. Being certified by this exam helps students stand out to employers by providing proof of their competence with Excel.

Students enrolled in Bryan School programs (degree-seeking and certificate) or in Bryan School classes that use Excel for credit are eligible to take the certification exam through the Bryan School’s licensing arrangement.

To receive the access code to be used on the practice software, G’Metrix, email Josh Moore at MSOFFCRT@UNCG.EDU to request the code and he will respond within 24–48 hours.

Prior to taking the proctored certification exam, all students are required to achieve a score of 80 or higher on at least one practice exam in testing mode taken through G’metrix. Students will have access to 3 attempts on these practice exams with the initial code that is emailed to them. Students will also be able to use skill review assignments to refresh their Excel skills before taking the practice exam.

Once you have passed the qualifying practice exam, please email Josh Moore so that you are officially on the list to take the certification exam at the next available time and date.  You will receive a reply email with detailed instructions about the process for virtual test proctoring.

Resources

Microsoft’s website provides a complete list of topics as well as additional information about the exam. Microsoft offers MOS 2016 guide books to provide additional assistance on exams. These are an optional resource and cost about $22.99.

HAVE A QUESTION?

If you encounter any difficulty installing the G’Metrix software please contact support@gmetrix.net. Please email Professor Josh Moore (msoffcrt@uncg.edu) with any questions regarding the practice exams.