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Microsoft Office 2016
The Microsoft Office 2016 certification exams will retire on June 30, 2026, and will no longer be available. We encourage individuals to update to the most recent certification version.
Microsoft Office 2016 is the earliest version of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. It incorporates educator and industry feedback to strengthen the exams as tools for both assessment and preparation. Like later versions, the 2016 exams are 50 minutes long and feature multiple projects through Live-in-the-Application testing.
Candidates pursuing a MOS certification should have approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience. While open to all, the exams are best suited for individuals ages 16 and up. No bachelor’s degree or additional prerequisites are required beyond those listed in the Objective Domains. Certifications are stackable, issued once, and valid from the date of passing.
Available certifications
Certifications available for Microsoft Office 2016 include: Word Associate, Excel Associate, PowerPoint Associate, Outlook Associate, Access Associate, Word Expert, and Excel Expert.
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NOTE: This certification program operates with Microsoft Office 2016 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit), as well Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions prior to and including 1808 can take MOS 2016 exams. Regional limitations may apply. View the technical requirements.
Become a Microsoft Office Specialist Master
Maximize your Microsoft Office proficiency with MOS Master certifications, showcasing advanced skills through stacked credentials.
Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Master (Office 2016) certification
Pass three of the following exams along with one of the elective exams:
Required
- Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2016)
- Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2016)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2016)
Elective
- Microsoft Access (Office 2016)
- Microsoft Outlook (Office 2016)
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