Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel for Operational Management Associate

Validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze operational data, plan and monitor processes, optimize resources, and communicate insights through reporting and visualization.

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The Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel for Operational Management Associate certification validates foundational skills in managing and analyzing operational data, planning and monitoring processes, optimizing resources, and communicating insights through reporting and visualization. Workbook examples include operational datasets, resource plans, dashboards, and process tracking models.

An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience with Excel and operational management concepts. They have demonstrated associate-level proficiency and are prepared to enter the workforce.

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Assessed on this exam

  • Data Management
  • Process Management
  • Resource Management
  • Reporting and Visualization

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Exam MO-240 skills outline

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