Certiport Excel
For Â鶹ŮÀÉ College of Business (COB) Students only
Registration Is Now Open
Testing Window Is From 10/27/2025-11/24/2025
**All Testing Must Be Completed by 11/24/2025**
Registration Information
$49.50 - First Time In-Person
$29.50 - Retakes In-Person
$ 5.00 - Reschedule In-Person
$69.50 - Remote Option
$49.50 - Retakes Remote Option
$10.00 - Reschedule Remote Option
All payments are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled without a fee.
- Go to and complete the registration process by entering the required information on each screen.
How to create a login/password
YOU MUST KNOW THIS LOGIN/PASSWORD WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON TEST DAY TO BE ABLE TO TEST. - You must use your Â鶹ŮÀÉ email address in registration. If your Certiport account is not associated with an Â鶹ŮÀÉ email, you will not be able to purchase the exam at a discounted price at Â鶹ŮÀÉ Testing Centers or receive the link if you are testing remotely.
You may take the MOS Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) Certiport exam at an Â鶹ŮÀÉ Testing Center (Boca and Davie) or remotely. All Tests are proctored in Eastern Standard Time Zone.
- Choose the Â鶹ŮÀÉ campus where you want to take your exam or the remote registration option.
- You will be taken to the registration website, where you will select "MOS EXCEL for COB Students” to schedule your appointment date and pay the $39.50 fee for first-time test takers, $59.50 for the remote option, or $29.50 for retakes.
- All payments are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be rescheduled without a fee.
- You must use your Â鶹ŮÀÉ email when creating a profile to schedule your exam. (The scheduling profile is in addition to your Certiport profile in STEP 1). The spelling of your name must match your OWL Card exactly. During registration, put in your course CRN number in the requested field, or your instructor may not receive your score information.
- WAIT PERIOD - If you do not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time and wish to take it again, you must wait 24 hours from the completion time of your previous attempt before retaking the exam. A two-day waiting period will be imposed for each subsequent exam retake. There are no exceptions to this waiting period.
- Smart glasses (e.g., Meta Glasses, Google Glass), prescription or otherwise, are not allowed in the testing center. All eyewear will be visually inspected at check-in. Bringing prohibited devices into the testing center will result in dismissal, score invalidation, and notification to appropriate authorities. Thank you for helping us maintain a secure testing environment.
- Know what to expect before the exam
Remote Exam Information
Not all operating systems are guaranteed to be compatible with remote testing. MAC/Apple computers are not compatible with the remote platform and cannot be used. It falls upon the test taker to ensure that their device aligns with the technical requirements specified by Certiport. It's essential to be proactive in verifying that your system meets these prerequisites to avoid any potential issues during the examination. Please be aware that the Â鶹ŮÀÉ test administrator is unable to provide assistance with connectivity problems or address issues related to personal computer settings. It is crucial for individuals taking remote tests to take responsibility for the readiness and functionality of their own equipment to ensure a smooth testing experience. Tablets, or phones are NOT compatible with this remote testing.) You will also need your Certiport account credentials (username and password created in STEP 1 of registration process).
When taking the exam at your scheduled time, follow the instructions in the confirmation email and the following steps:
- Launch the exam link in the confirmation email (on Chrome browser), sent 24 to 48 hours prior to your testing date, no earlier than 5 minutes before your start time, to download the “virtual machine” testing software. (Do not be late; you will not be admitted to the testing session if you are not successfully logged in within 30 minutes of your scheduled start time.) Tests are administered in Eastern Standard Time Zone.
- The proctor will initiate the testing session 5 minutes before your start time and will guide you through the process via a chat window.
- Make sure you read through the tutorial and follow the proctor's instructions carefully. (Be patient and DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING OTHER THAN INSTRUCTED BY THE PROCTOR.)
- Once the exam starts, you will have 50 minutes to complete the exam.
If you encounter a technical issue, the Â鶹ŮÀÉ proctor will assist you via chat. Please do not contact the Testing Center by phone or email. In the event that the issue is not resolved within 30 minutes of your scheduled start time, the exam will need to be rescheduled.
Required reading for testing at home:
Technical Requirements, Installation, and FAQs:
*MAC/Apple Computers Cannot be Used
View tech requirements, installation, FAQ before test day
Know What to Expect Before the Exam:
Accommodations
The Â鶹ŮÀÉ Testing Center willingly provides test accommodations for all candidates who qualify for non-standard test administrations. All accommodations must be submitted to Certiport directly. To apply for accommodations, please follow the instructions provided by . If you are registered with Student Accessibility Services, you would still be required to request accommodations through Certiport to receive accommodations. An Â鶹ŮÀÉ SAS letter only would not be acceptable. *ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR ACCOMMODATION APPROVAL FROM CERTIPORT, PLEASE EMAIL Â鶹ŮÀÉTESTING@Â鶹ŮÀÉ.EDU STATING YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST DATE.
Reschedule
There is a $5 fee to reschedule your in-person exam or a $10 fee to reschedule your remote exam. Rescheduling is based on availability. To reschedule your exam you will need your "Registration Number" from your previous registration. This field is required or your rescheduled exam will be canceled.
If you have questions or inquires please email: fautesting@fau.edu
Schedule Your Exam
By clicking the campus location below, I agree that I have read and understood the listed information above including the Certiport profile in detailed Step 1. (If you do not have your Certiport User Name/Password upon arrival, you will be asked to reschedule.)
I have read the ID requirements and Test Center Regulations. I am now ready to register.
***All testing must be completed by 11/24/2025***