Are you the next U.S. National Champion? Proudly sponsored by Microsoft. Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship

What is the MOS U.S. National Championship?

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship, presented by Certiport and sponsored by Microsoft, is a competition that tests students’ skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel® and PowerPoint®. Top students are invited to represent their respective states at the MOS U.S. National Championship.

The winners of the U.S. National Championship will receive a trip to the MOS World Championship where they will represent the United States and compete against other students from around the world. 

Learn how to compete in your state

CERTIFIED Educator Conference

Are you a teacher attending the U.S. National Championship? Don’t miss out on our CERTIFIED Educator Conference! Join us for engaging breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, noteworthy keynotes, and much more. Discover more about our certification programs and become part of our CERTIFIED educator community!

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What will I win?

1st place

✓ $3,000
✓ Trophy
✓ Medal of achievement
✓ Winner’s certificate
✓ Invitation to compete in the MOS World Championship

2nd place

✓ $2,000
✓ Medal of achievement
✓ Winner's certificate

3rd place

✓ $1,000
✓ Medal of achievement
✓ Winner's certificate

What's the deadline to enter?

June 16, 2026

First day to enter the MOS National Championship Fall Qualifier.

December 20, 2026

Last day to enter your MOS certification into the Fall Qualifier.

May 7, 2027

Last day to enter your MOS certification into Spring Qualifier.

June 13-17, 2027

Competition time! 2027 MOS U.S. National Championship in Orlando, Florida.

Looking to promote the competition?

We want educators to have the materials they need to promote the MOS U.S. National Championship in their classroom, school, or state. Here you can  request promotional items, view videos, and download your own posters, fliers, press releases, and other materials to get your students excited about the MOS U.S. National Championship.

Let's promote

Official rules

Read the official rules to participate in the MOS U.S. National Championship.

Frequently asked questions

Want to learn more about the MOS U.S. National Championship? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

Past competitions

Do you want to see highlights from our past competitions? Search our hashtag #MOSWC on Facebook, X and Instagram.

View past competitions