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Excel Expert Certification

Offered by Microsoft

Microsoft MOS Expert-level certification for advanced Excel capabilities.

Certification Profile

DifficultyBeginner+
Cost$165
Study Duration6 Weeks~50 total hours
Pass Rate72%
Exam Format

Performance-based project exam (2 exams: Excel Expert Part 1 & Part 2)

Worth It Rating
7.8 / 10

Skills Taught

Primary Focus

Exceldata analysispivot tables

Additional Skills

VLOOKUPformulasmacrosVBAdata modeling

Prerequisites

  • Intermediate Excel knowledge

Career & Market Value

Salary Increase+$1,500 – $3,500
Active Job Postings demanding this cert40,000 jobs

Target Career Paths

Data AnalystFinancial AnalystBusiness AnalystOperations AnalystReporting AnalystAuditorForensic AccountantTax ManagerControllerAccounting ManagerManagement AccountantCost AccountantCorporate ControllerFinance Manager

What certifications should you take after Excel Expert Certification?

After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:

#1SQL Certification
#2Tableau Desktop Specialist