Microsoft Office Specialist exams are performance-based, which means each is conducted within a "live" Microsoft Office program. Using the actual program, exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. Each program-specific exam evaluates a defined set of computing skills: What Skills does the Microsoft Office Specialist certification program cover? Microsoft Word Creating and modifying text Formatting documents Working with graphics Workgroup collaboration    Microsoft Excel Managing workbooks Creating and revising formulas Creating and modifying graphics Workgroup collaboration Microsoft Powerpoint Inserting and modifying text Inserting and modifying visual elements Working with data from other sources, managing and delivering presentations Workgroup collaboration Microsoft Outlook Creating and viewing messages Scheduling Creating and managing contacts Creating and managing tasks and notes Microsoft Access Creating and using database Creating and modifying queries Defining relationships Integrating with other applications Microsoft Project Creating a project plan Communicating project information General project management concepts Customizing a project Multi-project management