77-727 Microsoft Excel 2016 Core Certification

Important Note February 2026

Please note that the Microsoft Excel 2016 Certification exams will be discontinued in June 2026.
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2016 certification exams, which include the 77-727 (Microsoft Excel 2016) exam, are scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026.

Key details regarding this retirement:

• Availability: After June 30, 2026, the 77-727 exam will no longer be available for testing.

• Replacement: Candidates are advised to transition to the Microsoft Office 2019 (MO-200) or Microsoft 365 Apps  (MO-210) certification exams.

• Context: This is part of a broader retirement of the MOS 2016 suite by Microsoft and Certiport.

It is highly recommended to complete this certification before this date if you are currently preparing for it.

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Please note that our course entitled 77-727 Excel 2016 Core Practice Tests and Video Solutions is now available to supplement your learning path to success in the 77-727 Certification exam. This course has an additional two practice exams together with video solutions to allow you to ensure your certification at the first attempt. Just search for 77-727 and you should see it listed.

NEW! Complete 77-727 Practice Exam and Video Solutions Added (March 2023)

The course now includes a Practice Exam and Video Solution. The exam has 7 individual projects with 5 or 6 tasks per project. Video solutions are provided for every task. As MOS Examiners and University Lecturers we really know what is required to pass at the 1st attempt. These practice exam projects are set to the standard and style of the exam and will ensure that you are completely familiar with the style and terminology used in the actual 77-727 exam.

Reviews Update 1 - Student scores 1000/1000 in exam!

"I like having multiple project tasks to be able to complete/practice; with a good variety in questions. Its also extremely helpful to my learning to then to be able to watch the video solutions after. Update: I took the certification exam and scored 1000/1000!!! Using this course, I was completely prepared for the questions. Definitely recommend."

Reviews Update 2 - Student wins  UK & Ireland MOS Excel Championship. Qualifies for World Championship!

One of our students has completed against 30,000 other competitors to win the UK & Ireland MOS Championship in Excel. She will now go on to compete in the World Championship in November. This is a major achievement and we are proud to have been part of this students preparation and success!

The above level of achievement doesn't happen without effort and the correct preparation. Our instructors REALLY know what is required if you are to succeed in your MOS exam at the 1st attempt. Don't risk your exam fees! MOS University will make sure that you have the best possible chance to obtain these valuable certifications. Our expert instructors are all MOS Masters and University Professors with many years experience in preparing students to take MOS exams. Up to date materials, expert tuition, focused exercises and sample exam questions will all ensure that your pathway to success is assured.

Microsoft Certification in Core Excel (MOS 77-727)

This course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam 77-727. Developed by University Lecturers who are also MOS Masters, Microsoft Certified Professionals and MOS examiners, no course on Udemy or any other educational platform can surpass this content. With over 90 lectures covering every possible aspect of the 77-727 syllabus, you can be 100% certain that your knowledge of the skills required to succeed will be excellent. In addition to an explanation of every required certification technique, the course provides an overview of the exam, the objective requirements set by Microsoft, tips on how to prepare and what to expect on the day of the test. It includes a comprehensive bank of test exercises which reflect the style of questions asked in the 77-727 Microsoft Core Excel exam. Virtually every lecture has a special set of exercises called 'Try It Yourself' which allow you to make sure you've understood the techniques demonstrated in the lecture.

Become a Microsoft Office Specialist and Enhance Your Career

• No prior knowledge required

• Start from scratch and get Microsoft to certify your skills in this hugely important technical skill

• Understand the requirements of the 77-727 Certification Exam

• Learn how to correctly prepare for the test

• Get advice from seasoned professionals who know how to pass the exam

Core Excel with the MOS 77-727 Exam

This course is suitable for people at all levels of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. If you are new to the subject, then the course will lead you step by step through every single technique which is tested in the 77-727 exam. If you are already proficient in the use of Excel to some extent, then this course will help you to understand what is required in order to obtain a valuable certification in the subject. 

Every element of the objective domain (Microsoft Syllabus)  for the 77-727 exam is comprehensively covered, together with exercises designed to ensure that you know the style and types of questions which you are required to answer in the exam.

When you pass the 77-727 exam, Microsoft issue you with the MOS, or Microsoft Office Specialist certification status, in core Excel. Obtaining this certification provides tangible evidence that you are proficient in your use of Microsoft Excel and your LinkedIn profile will be automatically adjusted by Microsoft to reflect this achievement. 

If you follow and complete the course and exercises you will really optimise your chances of gaining that qualification, you will enhance your status in your existing job and boost your job prospects in the marketplace.  

Content and Overview

Suitable for beginners or for anyone who has a reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Excel, this course is aimed at you obtaining certification status from Microsoft by passing the 77-727 exam. Rather than simply provide sample questions, the course explains how the exam is structured, the way that the questions should be approached and how to study successfully to pass. The course also includes invaluable advice on the best way to prepare and what to expect from the testing process.