The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate Certification bootcamp is an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who want to maximize their technical proficiency and earn a globally recognized credential: the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification. This credential requires passing three of the following exams: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Course instructor, Neil Malek of Knack Training will host this hands-on workshop for 4 half days of 4-hour intensive, live sessions that will help build confidence and competence. Plus, enrollees will receive a complete suite of pre- and post-event learning support to ensure success. Train with Neil in the morning, and have the rest of the afternoons to enjoy APC!
Certification Pass Experience: If you’re attending with a Certification Pass, your mornings will be dedicated to focused, instructor-led certification training. In the afternoons, you’ll shift into full conference mode—joining APC sessions, connecting with peers, and exploring everything the event has to offer. It’s a balanced experience designed to help you earn a credential and fully engage in the conference.
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Step into an immersive 4 day experience designed to prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (MOS) Certification, and give you time to enjoy APC!
*As the MOS Prep Course Allows
** Any fees associated with retaking an exam are not included.
Learn directly from experienced instructors through engaging discussions, live demonstrations, and collaborative activities across three core Microsoft applications.
Every module features hands-on exercises and team-based games to reinforce skills and build confidence.
The curriculum is mapped to MOS Associate objectives, ensuring you’re ready for all three exams and real-world challenges.
Roles:
Characteristics:
Neil Malek is a software productivity expert who delivers high-energy sessions that inspire participants to leverage the full power of their applications. Whether it’s creating the best presentation or chart you can, learning to collaborate more dynamically with your team, or diving into a new piece of software, Neil will provide explanations and examples that are directly relevant to your everyday experiences.
Neil has been a teacher for over 20 years and has run Knack Training for the last 12 years. He has a natural ability to translate generic skills and techniques to solve real-world problems for his clients, customizing every topic, session, and piece of material to match the situations you find yourself in. His strong background in performance makes him entertaining and engaging to watch, and his quick wits allow him to handle challenging questions on the fly.
Denise is the Head of Training for Knack Training with a master’s degree in Curriculum Design & Instruction. Leveraging her extensive expertise, Denise is deeply dedicated to empowering learners of diverse backgrounds and age ranges through cutting-edge online learning solutions.
She is a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, currently holding certifications in SAFe 6.0 Agile Scrum Master and excelling in various facets of project management. Denise has an impressive track record of crafting curriculum guides, educational videos, and demonstrating exceptional proficiency in online teaching platforms. Her unwavering commitment to staying well-informed of the latest educational trends ensures that you receive top-tier guidance and support.
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Your MOS: Associate journey includes everything you need to learn, practice, and pass the exams with confidence:
Continue learning with a live review session, self-paced review video, and access to practice exam files for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
60 Minute Self-Paced Review:
Students will be able to watch a recorded video discussing skills that were covered in Bootcamp but may need more reinforcement before being test ready. Students will have three student files to use and practice during the video.
MOS Exam Review & Strategy Session (75-minute Webinar)
Within one month after your bootcamp, you will receive a link to join an in-depth certification prep and Q&A. Students will be asked to complete a form to help guide the webinar on what they would like to discuss further. Students can submit the form as many times as needed.
MOS Practice Exams:
Build exam confidence with realistic MOS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint test questions. Students will receive two practice exams for each Microsoft Application. These tests will have very similar test questions but will be in a format where students work through the test files. Students will have a completed test to check their answers as well as a rubric on what their approximate score would be. Included are test questions as well as a step-by-step version of the test questions to guide students on how to complete the task.
MOS Certification Exams:
In order to earn the MOS: Associate credential, registrants will take three exams. These are proctored, self-scheduled exams, and take place post-event. Vouchers for these exam fees are included with your certification pass. Please note, any fees associated with retaking an exam are not included.
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