Excel 2016 Expert: Interpreting Data for Insights (77-728) Practice Exam

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel 2016 Expert: Interpreting Data for Insights (77-728) exam validates your advanced skills in using Excel to extract valuable insights from data. Earning this certification demonstrates your ability to create, manage, analyze, and present complex data sets, transforming them into actionable information for informed decision-making.

Who Should Take This Exam?

This Excel Expert certification is ideal for:

• Data Analysts: Seeking to elevate their expertise in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using Excel.
• Business Professionals: Needing to leverage advanced Excel functionalities to gain deeper insights from business data and support strategic decision-making.
• Finance Professionals: Utilizing Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and creating insightful reports.
• Anyone Interested in Advanced Excel: Individuals who want to push their Excel skills beyond the basics and unlock its full potential for data exploration and communication.

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the exam. However, a solid understanding of core Excel functionalities, including formulas, functions, and data manipulation techniques, is recommended.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Data Analyst (Excel Proficient): Extracting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using advanced Excel techniques to support data-driven decision-making.
• Business Intelligence Specialist (Excel Focus): Developing and maintaining business intelligence dashboards and reports using Excel for effective communication of insights to stakeholders.
• Financial Analyst (Advanced Excel User): Building financial models, performing complex data analysis, and creating impactful presentations using Excel for financial planning and decision support.
• Consultant (Data Analytics Focus): Utilizing Excel expertise to help clients leverage data for improved business performance through data analysis and reporting.

Exam Details

• Duration: 50 minutes
• Passing Score: 70%
• Validity: The certification is valid for three years

Course Outline 

• Manage workbook options and settings (10-15%)
• Apply custom data formats and layouts (20-25%)
• Create advanced formulas (35-40%)
• Create advanced charts and tables (25-30%)