Getting Certified in Microsoft Outlook

For those who are interested in increasing their office skills and employment potential, the Microsoft Outlook 2016 certification exam is a good way to go. Having a software certification is a good tool to use when looking for a new job or asking for a promotion/raise in the job you have.

It's frankly one of the easier exams you can take, especially if you use Microsoft Outlook every day.

Here's what is asked on the official certification exam (this is the 2016 version of the exam):

Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook 2016 (Exam 77-731)  

o Time Limit: 120 minutes

o Exams are available in English only

o Always thoroughly review the exam tutorial as this is a brand new exam format for the 2016 version (Skipping reading the instructions may result in frustration and poor results).

Helpful Tip:  Always remember to save your work frequently when taking the tests.

Objective Domain

1. Manage the Outlook Environment for Productivity

1.1. Customize Settings.

1.2. Print and Save Information.

1.3. Perform Search Operations in Outlook.

2. Manage Messages

2.1. Configure Mail Settings.

2.2. Create Messages.

2.3. Format a Message.

2.4. Organize and Manage Messages.

3. Manage Schedules

3.1. Create and Manage Calendars.

3.2. Create Appointments, Meetings, and Events.

3.3. Organize and Manage Appointments, Meetings, and Events.

3.4. Create and Manage Notes and Tasks.

4. Create and Manage Contact Groups

4.1. Create and Manage Contacts.

4.2. Create and manage Contact Groups.

Participants in the Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook 2016 exam will demonstrate a range of knowledge and skills in the following list:

o Adds a signature

o Configures account options

o Manages contact groups, contacts

o Schedules/reschedules appointments

o Uses Bcc

o Organizes folders/subfolders

o Prints email

o Applies simple rules

o Sorts messages

o Uses simple search

o Saves Tasks and Notes

o Formats message content

o Customizes workspace (basic)

o Uses built-in Quick Steps

o Redirects replies

o Categorizes messages

o Assigns tasks

o Uses multiple accounts

o Modifies recurring meetings

o Exports to a data file 

Want to learn more about the Microsoft Outlook Certirfication Exam? Check out this college blog - http://cbc123.blogspot.com/2016/07/earning-microsoft-outlook-certification.html

Ready to give the exam a shot an need a voucher to take the Microsoft Outlook exam? Community Business College offers discounts on vouchers. A voucher purchased through our college can be used at any Microsoft testing center throughout the United States. You can purchase an exam voucher through our Amazon store or directly from Community Business College at http://www.cbcwebcollege.com/shopcart/

The college reports that the 2016 version of the exam will soon be released.