CERTIPORT EXCEL
for FAU College of Business (COB) Students only
Registration Information
REGISTRATION for this exam is open from 2/19/2024-4/12/2024
Cost
$39.50 - First Time
$29.50 - Retakes In-Person
$ 5.00 - Reschedule In-Person
$59.50 - Remote Option
$49.50 - Retakes Remote Option
$10.00 - Reschedule Remote Option
STEP 1 Create Your Certiport MOS Account
- Go to
https://www.certiport.com/portal/Pages/Registration.aspx
and complete the registration process by entering the required information on each screen.
How to create login/password
View tutorial on how to create your login/password
YOU MUST KNOW THIS LOGIN/PASSWORD WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON TEST DAY TO BE ABLE TO TEST.
- You must use your FAU email address in registration. If your Certiport account is not associated with an FAU email, you will not be able to purchase the exam at a discounted price at FAU Testing Centers or recieve the link if you are testing remotely.
STEP 2 Schedule Your Appointment/Pay for the Exam
You make take the MOS 2019 Certiport exam at an FAU Testing Center (Boca and Davie) or remotely.
- Choose the FAU 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.
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All payments are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled without a fee.
- You must use your FAU 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.
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WAIT PERIOD - If a 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.
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Know what to expect before the exam
Review the MOS Exam Tutorial
Remote Exam Information
Not all operating systems are guaranteed to be compatible with remote testing. 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 FAU 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) for the exam.
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 at least 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 successful logged in within 30 minutes from your scheduled start time.)
- 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 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 FAU proctor will assist you via the chat. Please do not call or email the Testing Center. 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:
View tech requirements, installation, FAQ before test day
Know What to Expect Before the Exam:
View the exam tutorial now
Accommodations
The FAU 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 Certiport Accomodations. If you are registered with Student Accessibilty Services, you would still be required to request accommodations through Certiport to receive accommodations. An FAU SAS letter only would not be acceptable.
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.
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, ID requirements and Test Center Regulation and I am ready to register.