Each year, tens of thousands of students from around the world enter their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams into the MOS World Championship. Certifying in countries around the world, these students are fluent in Microsoft Office, and ready to showcase their skills on the world stage.
But what does it take to compete in the MOS World Championship? Now you can find out. A new documentary, Spreadsheet Champions, produced by , will show you just how much hard work goes into becoming a Microsoft Excel Champion.
What is Spreadsheet Champions?
Spreadsheet Champions follows six students as they put their Excel-lent skills to the ultimate test in what is considered the most difficult category by many competitors. A heartwarming tale of formulas and friendship , Spreadsheet Champions reveals the far-reaching influence of spreadsheets in today’s world and the power of young minds to shape our future.
Premiering for the world at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this documentary takes you behind the scenes of the MOS World Championship. Not able to attend the premiere in person? You can sign up for streaming and documentary updates .
Meet the champions
GoodThing Productions followed students from countries around the world, giving you a full picture of what it’s like to prepare for and compete in the MOS World Championship. You’ll meet:
- Alkmini, 20: A shy student from Greece who must conquer her anxiety to compete on the world stage.
- Braydon, 16: A laid-back Aussie whose natural talent might just be enough to counter his last-minute approach to preparation.
- Carmina, 16: A bubbly 16-year-old from Guatemala who finds comfort in math.
- De La Paix, 19: A determined university student in Cameroon hoping to make his family proud.
- Mason, 15: A quirky and endearing American teen whose love for spreadsheets is matched only by his fascination with ham radio.
- Nam, 21: A meticulous and hard-working competitor from Vietnam whose national pride rests on his shoulders.
These competitors are like many students around the world, looking for an opportunity to use their certifications to land the educational opportunities and jobs they’ve worked so hard for. Ultimately, the MOS World Championship gives them an opportunity to show those skills off to the world.
What is the MOS Championship?
Like the competitors in Spreadsheet Champions, your students can compete in the MOS World Championship. Hosted by Certiport and supported by Microsoft, this global competition tests students’ skills on Microsoft Office Excel®, as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint®. Top students are invited to represent their respective countries, creating an Olympic atmosphere of country pride and international camaraderie.
In some countries or regions, students are required to participate in a National Championship, and the winners of that event continue to the World Championship. All students are required to earn a MOS certification to take part.
Give your students the opportunity to validate their skills and compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships! Learn more at .