Assure Employers of Your Excel Knowledge and Skill
Note: You have one year to take and pass the exam
Overview
NBA's Microsoft Excel Certification assures employers you have Excel knowledge and skill. You obtain the Certification by passing the Uniform Microsoft Excel Certification Examination.
Certification benefits include:
- National Recognition
- Distinguish Yourself
- Build Credibility
- Validate Excel Knowledge
- Demonstrate Excel Skill
The Uniform Microsoft Excel Certification Examination (Exam) is the examination administered to bookkeepers and Excel users who want to obtain Microsoft Excel Certification.
The Exam is developed, maintained, and administered by NBA. The Exam is used and recognized throughout the United States and its properties.
Bookkeepers and Excel users who pass the Exam may communicate to employers that they possess NBA Microsoft Excel Certification and are able to distinguish themselves and build credibility by having authorized use of the NBA Microsoft Excel Certification certificate and logo.
Microsoft Excel Certification Steps
To obtain Microsoft Excel Certification, we recommend the following steps:
- Join NBA – Although membership is not required, NBA members receive a 20% discount on the Exam and Exam Preparation Course.
- Complete the Exam Preparation Course – The Course educates you on Excel and enables you to pass the Exam. The Course is not required, but highly recommended.
- Take and Pass the Exam
Uniform Microsoft Excel Certification Examination
The Exam is an online, examination used to test the candidate's Excel competency. The Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and simulations. You may request access to the Exam via email or telephone during normal NBA business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT and you will receive an email with a link to the Exam. You have 24 hours to take and submit the Exam for grading and the Exam is "open-book". To pass the Exam, you must receive a minimum of 80% on the Exam in order to pass. Exam results are made available to you within 24 hours. If necessary, you must wait one full week to retake the Exam.
To request the Exam, email exams@nationalba.org or call 866-444-9989.
Note: Beginning January 1, 2013 the Exam will be proctored at authorized testing centers throughout the United States. If you purchase the Exam after December 31, 2012, you will be required to take the Exam at an authorized testing center.
The Exam tests the following:
- Getting Started
- Entering and Editing Data
- Modifying a Worksheet
- Using Functions
- Formatting Worksheets
- Printing
- Creating Charts
- Managing Large Workbooks
- Using Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
- Advanced Formatting
- Outlining and Subtotals
- Cell and Range Names
- Lists and Tables
- Web and Internet Features
- Advanced Charting
- Documenting and Auditing
- Templates and Settings
Exam Fee
Member $100 (Order through our Members Only Internet portal)
Nonmember $150
Fee includes:
- Uniform Microsoft Excel Certification Examination
- NBA Microsoft Excel Certification Certificate (Upon Passing Exam)
- NBA Microsoft Excel Certification Logo
Re-examination Fee
Member $50 (Order through our Members Only Internet portal)
Nonmember $75
Uniform Microsoft Excel Certification Exam Preparation Course
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