Know how to Excel? Do you want to excel in MS Excel and know all Excel functions?
The MIS lab is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in JSOM. The lab assistants are prepared to answer questions related to the usage of Excel in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, International Business, Marketing & Supply Chain Management. Lab assistants can also answer programming questions related to Java, Python, and SQL. MIS lab also offers help to train students on Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert Certification by providing tutorials and sample problems aimed to improve their Excel skills.
Lab Information
Location
In Person: JSOM 2.711
Via MS Teams: Meeting Link
Lab Hours
Fall 2024 Hours:
Monday – Friday : 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lab Assistants
Certification
There are two types of certifications available:
- Excel Associate – Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019
- Excel Expert – Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019 and Office 365
To help you with certificate preparation, the MIS Excel lab will be open Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to assist you.
A workshop is scheduled each semester to give an overview of the exam.
Instructions
Information on how to register for the exam will be forthcoming.
There are two options for buying coupons:
- Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Voucher
- The cost of this voucher is 100$
- This voucher is only valid for one attempt
- Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Voucher with Retake
- The cost of this voucher is 120$
- This voucher helps you retake exam after 24 hours if you fail at the 1st try
When you buy a particular coupon before starting the exam it asks you the tool on which you plan to take the exam on; that is when you select Excel(77-727) or Excel Expert(77-728) as applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Information will be forthcoming.
Information will be forthcoming.
Students prepare for the exam on their own time and at their own pace. The Jindal School of Management has an Excel Lab in room 12.101 on the second floor that provides assistants to answer Excel-related questions. The lab is open on campus and via MS teams from Monday – Friday between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
It is not mandatory, but it is suggested students take and pass the exam. Being proficient and holding a certification in Excel enhances career prospects in many fields.
Please visit Certiport, to buy the necessary MS Office Specialist certification voucher.
Regardless of which certification test you take, the voucher for one test costs $100, and vouchers for two, (an initial exam and a re-take) cost $120. Please also note that re-take voucher will be sent to you by Certiport within 24 hours of your initial failed exam.
Yes, typically, an MOS voucher is good for one year.
Retake vouchers must be used within 30 days of the initial failed exam. Please note that retake vouchers can be used only to retake the same exam.
No, Microsoft does not offer refunds for exams you fail or exam appointments you miss.
You will receive notification of your pass or fail status within a few minutes of completing your exam. In addition, you will receive a printed report that provides your exam score and feedback on your performance on the skill areas measured.
Yes, Microsoft certification exams are available in variety of languages. However, candidates who must take the exam in English rather than their native language can request an additional 30 minutes. To request the additional 30 minutes, you need to register by phone rather than online. You must request this additional time when you register for the exam and make this arrangement before appearing at the testing center.
Please visit the links – Certification Exam Policies OR Certiport Website for detailed exam policies.
Learn more about the Jindal School’s many lab resources.
As a JSOM student, you have access to a wide variety of labs where you can develop or enhance your skills. The Jindal School staffs these labs with dedicated assistants who can answer questions and provide help with the specific course material. Labs include the Business Communication Center, Accounting Tutoring Lab, Finance Lab and the MIS Lab.
Get the details about JSOM labs