Information Systems Department

Microsoft Certification
an Authorized Microsoft® Testing Center




The cost for the exam and one retake is $65.00 and vouchers are valid for up to one year. You may purchase a test voucher in the Information Systems Department Office, 3rd Floor of the CIT, Office 3126.

Cash or checks (payable to GSU) are accepted. **NO Debit or Credit cards at this time**

Spring Testing Schedule:

  • Friday, April 11th at 3:00 p.m. - 3 New Excel Specialists
  • Friday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. - 9 New Excel Specialists & 1 Access Specialist
  • Friday, April 25th at 3:00 p.m. - 7 New Excel Specialists & 1 Excel Expert!

All testing is done in the College of IT Lab 3210. Practice Exams are free and available in the study cubicles near the CIT first floor Help Desk.


Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification, the premier Microsoft desktop certification, is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. The Office Specialist program is helping meet the demand for qualified and knowledgeable people in the modern workplace.

Each semester Information Sytems instructors offer students the opportunity to take one or more of the MS Office exams with multiple test dates scheduled each term. Students may take certification exam in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or Access at either the Specialist Level or the more difficult Expert Level. Each exam voucher costs $65.00 and includes the code for one exam and one retake. Workstations, with practice exam software to prepare for these tests, are available by reservation at the College of IT help desk.

Earning Office Specialist certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Office Specialist-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients.

Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

Email the Information Systems Office for more information.


Excel Specialists Fall 2006

Congratulations to our Fall 2006 Microsoft Office Specialists!
The IS Department honors students that successfully completed the the Microsoft® Office Specialist Exam for Excel in December 2006, pictured from left to right; Richard Mordecai, Shawntae Bennett, Jennifer Gay and Mrs. Ruth MacKinnon-instructor.  

Excel Specialists Spring 2006

Congratulations to our Spring 2006 Microsoft Office Specialists!
The IS Department honors students that successfully completed the the Microsoft® Office Specialist Exam for Excel in April 2006, pictured from left to right; Beverly Frazier-instructor, Rishi Patel, Trevor Shaw, Tanisha Dunn, Jennifer Haney, Luke Odom, Matthew Eve, Michael Callaghan and Ruth MacKinnon-instructor. Successful students not pictured in the photograph are: Brandi Arnold, Leah Gibbs, Austin Lindsey,Rebecca Miller, Garry Ogden, Melissa Scholl, Callie Weathers and Curtis Williams.  

Excel Specialists 2005

Congratulations to our 2005 Microsoft Office Specialists!
The IS Department honors the success of Kevin Chua, Ivan Turyshin, Mary Dawn Adams, Mayra Morales,Lindsay Armington and Brandi Odom (not pictured) for successfully completing the Microsoft® Office Specialist Exam for Excel on October 28, 2005. 

MOS Certificates

Congratulations to the 1st Students to Earn Certification as Microsoft Excel Specialists!
Dr. Susan Williams, Chair of the IS Department, honors the success of John Bowles, Mya Green, Sarah Mastrario and Erin Bryan.  Instructor, Ruth MacKinnon (pictured here on the far right) brought this new opportunity to GSU and the IS Department.

I want a Microsoft Office
Certification on my resume!

I want Microsoft Certification on my resume!


Contact Information: Dr. Thomas Case, Information Systems Department Professor and Chair
P.O. Box 7998, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460-7998
Office: (912)  GSU-4747  *  Fax: (912)  GSU-7751