Choosing between MO-201 and MO-211 Excel Expert Certifications

Question

I am interested in earning the Excel Expert credential, and I am uncertain which of the two certifications I should pursue: MO-201 (2019) or MO-211 (MS 365). Although I have taken a prep course that focuses on MO-201, I have learned that the exams are mostly identical, with a few variations. I have a few questions:

1. Are the difficulty levels of MO-201 and MO-211 comparable? Is one exam more challenging than the other?
2. I have been practicing on a device that has MS 2021 installed (my device's product specifies "Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021"). Is the Excel format similar between my version and the versions tested in MO-201 and MO-211? Would my device be adequate for passing either exam?
3. Could you please explain the differences between the MO-201 and MO-211 exams? I have compared the "Skills Measured" outline and seen several variations:
4. MO-211 does not require language settings.

  1.  MO-211 has a unique formula, including RANDARRAY() in the manage and format data section, LET() as a necessary formula, and XLOOKUP() added to MO-211. Additionally, MO-211 has data analysis functions, such as FILTER() and SORTBY().
```Thank you for your assistance!

Answer 1

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