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Excel Certification Preparation

Certificate

Attend an Information Session

Learn more about our Microsoft Excel certification by attending one of our virtual Computing and Information Technology info sessions. Click on a date to register and receive the Zoom link. Be sure to add the date to your calendar!

Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 5-6 p.m.

Monday, February 2, 2026 from 12-1 p.m.

Friday, February 20, 2026 from 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 5-6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 12-1 p.m.

Monday, May 4, 2026 from 2-3 p.m.

Whether you are looking for a new job, pursuing advancement opportunities, or want to gain skills to become more productive in your current job, knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications and validation of proficiency is crucial in today’s work environment. Microsoft Excel is one of the most sought-after skills in almost any career in today’s job market.

Curriculum

The Excel Certification Prep course includes an electronic textbook and an exam voucher for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019), MO-200, at CCM’s state-of-the-art Testing Center. On the first day of class, students receive a test access code, GMetrix self-study modules, GMetrix timed exam practice sessions, 1 practice exam, the Certification Exam and 1 exam retake. CCM’s Testing Center is located in the Learning Resource Center.

For Excel certification preparation, instructors follow the GMetrix guide to prepare students to sit for the MO-200 Excel exam. Students continue to use GMetrix for practice, and when they reach expected benchmarks of speed and accuracy, they are prepared to take the certification exam.

This certification does not expire.

Paying for Your Education

The Excel Certification program has been approved by the NJ Department of Labor for NJ residents who are unemployed or underemployed and wish to receive a training voucher to pay for this program. If you are un/underemployed, click here for information on how to qualify.

Registration closes 3 business days before a class begins.
Please plan ahead and register before the class closes!
Refund Policy

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Microsoft Excel Certification Prep (MOS-312E)

Microsoft Excel is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market. Demonstrate your knowledge of Excel 2019 by becoming MO-200 Microsoft Excel Certified. Work with Excel spreadsheets in simple to sophisticated ways. Create, modify and format worksheets, modify cells, columns and rows and print and manage workbooks. Formulas, insert functions, conditional formatting and templates will be covered, as well as charts, pivot tables and many other amazing Excel tools. These essential and advanced Excel skills will make you invaluable. Certification preparation includes live practice with the instructor. Earn the latest Excel certification, Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) MO-200.

PREREQUISITE: Students should be comfortable using the computer and have a working knowledge of general computer functions including using Windows, using email, navigating and using online platforms, downloading and saving email attachments and documents, saving files to organized folders, and navigating to files and folders. Students should have at least a basic familiarity with the Microsoft Office platform.

This course includes an electronic textbook and an exam voucher for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019), MO-200, at CCM’s state-of-the art Testing Center. On the first day of class, receive your test access code, GMetrix self-study modules, GMetrix timed exam practice sessions, 1 practice exam, the Certification Exam and 1 exam retake. CCM’s Testing Center is located in the Learning Resource Center. This certification does not expire.

Remote-live option: Saturdays, November 1-December 13 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (no class November 29) $499

About the Instructor

Elissa DeRose, MA, MLIS – Elissa’s background in the Education, Information Literacy, and Technology Literacy fields spans a wide range of areas over her 20 year career including holding current roles as a Technical Services Supervisor in the NJ public libraries, CCM Workforce Development instructor, and adjunct Information Literacy/Technology Literacy faculty at a NJ university. Past experience includes faculty and administrator roles in private and public K-12 schools, adult education instruction, and professional roles in the public library systems. She earned her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a certificate in Educational Assessment from Montclair State University as well as a Master of Library Information Science from Rutgers University. Her focuses include technology training, professional development training, instructional support/coaching, program development, curriculum development, research, and Information Literacy/Technology Literacy.