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There are three parts to the Excel program.

StudyStudy

Candidates must complete the instructional materials. Currently, this material is sourced from LinkedIn Learning and curated in a Blackboard course. Whitman may from time to time change the instructional material, and the method of access, but there will always be instructional material to participate in.

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Candidates must take practice exams. Currently, the practice exam program is called GMetrix. GMetrix is accessible on all Whitman lab computers or by utilizing Whitman's Syracuse’s Remote Desktop service (RDS)

Any student desiring to register for/take the MOS Excel Associate or Excel Expert Certification Exams will observe the following required steps:

  • Complete the instructional material from LinkedIn Learning relating to the level of certification exam you wish to take

  • Complete five

    Complete five different practice exams (in testing mode) by noon the day before exam, using GMetrix which meets the following criteria:

    • Each qualifying practice exam has a minimum score of 800.

    • Each qualifying practice exam was taken within 30 days of your desired exam date. 

    • You must take

  • both
    • Three Excel

  • Associate 2019
    • 365 Practice Exams (1

  • and 2)
    • , 2, and 3) (Non-Simulation).

    • You must take at least

  • two
    • Two Excel

  • Associate 2019
    • 365 Skill Reviews

  • You must take at least one of the Excel 2019/365 Concept Reviews
  • Satisfy these requirements before registering for the exam event on Handshake. Do not register before you have completed the required preparatory work
    • .

  • Registration:

    • Wait for an automated email (sent on Tuesdays/Thursdays around 1-2pm) to confirm eligibility and registration in.

    • Register for

    your desired
    • the exam slot

    on Handshake no later than 12:00 PM (noon) the day before your
    • on Handshake by 7am on the desired exam date.

Certify

Certification exams are open to those students who have completed the prep requirement. Exams are given every Friday of each semester from 12-4 pm, usually in WSM 009 unless otherwise noted. 

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