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Could Microsoft Add Access 2019 Expert to the MOS Associate/Expert Qualifications?

JJ 0 Reputation points
2025-12-02T12:09:25.49+00:00

The "Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)" qualification requires an associate in any 3 of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Outlook (Office 2019/365), plus an Expert in any two of Excel or Word (Office 2019/365)

This means that anyone who gets this qualification needs to have an Associate AND Expert qualification in either Word or Excel. They may be in different programmes (2019 or 365), but they are still overqualified for one application.

If Microsoft allowed the Access 2019 Expert qualification to qualify for MOS Expert 365, then users can have a more well-rounded qualification that employers value more and candidates can tailor towards their aspirations more effectively.

Could Microsoft allow Access 2019 Expert as an accepted qualification for the MOS Expert qualification?

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  1. Dora-T 13,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-02T14:43:05.5766667+00:00

    Hi JJ

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum. 

    Based on your description, we understand that you would like Access 2019 Expert to be considered as part of the MOS Expert requirements, so learners can have a more flexible and well-rounded certification pathway. 

    Please understand that as moderators in this forum, we do not have access to internal data regarding future certification updates, and we cannot confirm whether Microsoft will adjust the structure or add new exams to the MOS Expert requirements. However, we truly appreciate your suggestion. 

    To ensure your feedback reaches the Microsoft team, we recommend submitting it through the Microsoft Feedback Portal. Microsoft will listen and try their best to enhance the customer experience. 

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to let us know. 

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    2025-12-02T12:09:35.8066667+00:00

    The current certification requirements for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) do not include Access 2019 Expert as an accepted qualification. The requirements specify that candidates must earn an Associate certification in three different programs, with at least one being a Microsoft 365 Apps exam, and pass two Expert exams, which must include either Word or Excel from Office 2019 or Microsoft 365 Apps.

    While your suggestion to include Access 2019 Expert as an accepted qualification for the MOS Expert certification is valid and could potentially enhance the breadth of qualifications for candidates, any changes to certification requirements would be at Microsoft's discretion. Currently, Access is not listed among the options for the Expert qualifications in the context provided.

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