Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is the credential required by academia and business, recognized globally as the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office systems.

In academia, MOS promotes success in the class room for students and instructors, and prepares students for an increasingly competitive workforce For business, MOS maximizes office productivity and efficiency for the organization and increases job satisfaction and heightens career achievement among employees In workforce development, MOS prepares and places job candidates, ensuring they possess the skills employers require