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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Training
Four 32-hour courses in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook that prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Live online evenings or self-paced, for people starting an office career, returning to work or proving the skills they already use. Eligible students pay with WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works, Army Credentialing Assistance or GI Bill® benefits.
Class dates and tuition
MOS schedule
Take one application or all four. Live online classes meet four evenings a week; self-paced students use Friday office hours.
| Format | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | Mon–Thu, 6–10 pm | Each application is a 32-hour course |
| Self-paced / hybrid | Your schedule | Office hours Fridays by appointment |
Next cohort dates to confirm — contact us for current start dates.
What it costs
Tuition depends on how many applications you take and on your funding.
Contact us for current pricing and to confirm eligibility for WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works, Army Credentialing Assistance or other funding.
Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force and Navy COOL, WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works and GI Bill® benefits can cover the full amount for eligible students. Register for an info session to see if you qualify.
How students pay
Program options
Four courses, one certification each
Each course is built to the knowledge requirements of the matching MOS exam and ends with a professional project you can show an employer.
Microsoft Excel
32 hoursSpreadsheet data entry, manipulation and representation: multi-sheet workbooks, formulas that interpret data, and charts.
- Budgets and financial statements
- Team performance charts
- Sales invoices and logs
Microsoft Word
32 hoursThe core features of the word processor for professional documents.
- Reports and business correspondence
- Multi-column newsletters
- Résumés
Microsoft PowerPoint
32 hoursSlideshow creation and design: create, edit and enhance presentation decks.
- Sales presentations
- Instructional materials
- Kiosk slideshows
Microsoft Outlook
32 hoursProfessional email, calendars and scheduling.
- Coordinating resources and staff meetings
- Campaign messages
- Assigning meeting action items
Typical roles: administrative assistant, receptionist, information clerk, program coordinator, accounting support and retail management. See career pathways →
Where it can lead
Where these skills get used
These Microsoft Office skills are used across a wide range of office jobs. The match is a starting point; employers decide who they hire.
- Office rolesOffice manager, business office assistant, administrative assistant and data entry clerk.
- WorkplacesHospitals, doctor’s offices, law offices, schools and accounting firms.
- Funding fitMOS is a common fit for WIOA and MyCAA / Spouse Works because the courses are short and job-focused.
Why SMLA
Learn in your own style
- Live online or self-pacedLive classes meet Mon–Thu evenings and are recorded; self-paced students use Friday office hours.
- Help with funding paperworkWe tell you which program fits (Army CA, Air Force and Navy COOL, WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works, GI Bill®) and help you file it before your start date.
- Career and job assistanceRésumé support, interview practice and introductions through our employer network after you certify.
- Complimentary retrainingGraduates can sit in on a later class to refresh before an exam or a new job.
“I interviewed with Amazon and the interviewer asked me how good my Excel skills were. I responded that they were good. I made it to the second round interview. I decided I should take a refresher class in Excel. I contacted Christine at SMLA and in a couple of days I was attending a week-long class covering Excel. My teacher Zack taught me in depth about Excel. I thought I knew Excel, but Zack really opened my eyes.”
Questions from our info sessions
Frequently asked questions
Which course should I take first?
Excel is the most requested by employers and the one most students start with. If your work is document-heavy, start with Word. You can take the four courses in any order.
Does each course lead to a separate certification?
Yes. Each 32-hour course prepares you for one Microsoft Office Specialist exam (Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Outlook). Exams are taken through Certiport.
Can I use workforce or military-spouse funding?
MOS is a common fit for WIOA and MyCAA / Spouse Works because the courses are short and job-focused. Army Credentialing Assistance and GI Bill® benefits also apply for eligible students. We confirm eligibility at the info session.
Live or self-paced?
Your choice. Live online classes meet Monday to Thursday, 6–10 pm, and are recorded. Self-paced students work on their own schedule with Friday office hours by appointment.
Take it with you
Downloads
- SMLA catalog 2026–2027
Volume 15, August 2026. Program outlines, policies and tuition for every certification.PDF ↓ - MOS program brochure
Coming soon — ask for it at the info session.PDF
Licenses and approvals
Who stands behind this class
Each approval links to the page where you can check it.
Microsoft Office Specialist program- TWC licensed career school (S5089)
- Army Credentialing Assistance
- Air Force & Navy COOL
- WIOA eligible provider
- MyCAA / Spouse Works
- GI Bill® approved
- DoD SkillBridge provider
Full list, licenses and partner agreements: Licenses and Approvals.
Ready to prove your Office skills?
Join the next info session. We’ll check your funding on the call and pick the right first course with you.
info@mysmla.com · 713-977-0566
