Young, Certified, and Winners: Pearson's Certiport Announces 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has announced the winners of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship through its Certiport business. The competition, in its 23rd year, featured over 190 finalists aged 13-22 from around the world competing in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint categories.
Winners received substantial cash prizes, with first-place winners earning $8,000, second-place $4,000, and third-place $2,000. The competition included both Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019 categories, with winners representing countries including Vietnam, Greece, China, USA, and Lebanon. This year's challenge involved creating documents for Limbitless Solutions, a non-profit organization producing 3D printed bionic arms.
The 2026 championship will be held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, California, from July 26-29, 2026.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha annunciato i vincitori del Campionato Mondiale Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2025 tramite la sua divisione Certiport. La competizione, giunta al suo 23° anno, ha visto la partecipazione di oltre 190 finalisti di età compresa tra 13 e 22 anni provenienti da tutto il mondo, che si sono sfidati nelle categorie Microsoft Word, Excel e PowerPoint.
I vincitori hanno ricevuto premi in denaro significativi, con gli studenti al primo posto che hanno guadagnato 8.000 dollari, 4.000 dollari per il secondo posto e 2.000 dollari per il terzo. La competizione ha incluso categorie sia per Microsoft 365 Apps che per Office 2019, con vincitori provenienti da paesi come Vietnam, Grecia, Cina, USA e Libano. La sfida di quest'anno ha richiesto la creazione di documenti per Limbitless Solutions, un'organizzazione no-profit che produce braccia bioniche stampate in 3D.
Il campionato 2026 si terrà al Disney's Grand Californian Hotel di Anaheim, California, dal 26 al 29 luglio 2026.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha anunciado a los ganadores del Campeonato Mundial de Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2025 a través de su negocio Certiport. La competencia, en su 23º año, contó con más de 190 finalistas de entre 13 y 22 años de todo el mundo que compitieron en las categorías de Microsoft Word, Excel y PowerPoint.
Los ganadores recibieron premios en efectivo considerables, con los primeros lugares ganando 8,000 dólares, 4,000 dólares para el segundo lugar y 2,000 dólares para el tercero. La competencia incluyó categorías tanto de Microsoft 365 Apps como de Office 2019, con ganadores de países como Vietnam, Grecia, China, EE.UU. y Líbano. El desafío de este año consistió en crear documentos para Limbitless Solutions, una organización sin fines de lucro que produce brazos biónicos impresos en 3D.
El campeonato 2026 se llevará a cabo en el Disney's Grand Californian Hotel en Anaheim, California, del 26 al 29 de julio de 2026.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO)는 Certiport 사업부를 통해 2025년 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 세계 챔피언십 우승자를 발표했습니다. 이번 대회는 23번째 해를 맞이했으며, 전 세계에서 모인 13세에서 22세 사이의 190명 이상의 결선 진출자가 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint 부문에서 경쟁했습니다.
우승자들은 상당한 상금을 받았으며, 1등 상금은 8,000달러, 2등은 4,000달러, 3등은 2,000달러였습니다. 대회는 Microsoft 365 앱과 Office 2019 부문으로 나뉘었으며, 베트남, 그리스, 중국, 미국, 레바논 등 여러 국가의 우승자가 배출되었습니다. 올해 도전 과제는 3D 프린팅된 바이오닉 팔을 제작하는 비영리 단체 Limbitless Solutions를 위한 문서 작성이었습니다.
2026년 챔피언십은 2026년 7월 26일부터 29일까지 캘리포니아 애너하임에 위치한 디즈니 그랜드 캘리포니언 호텔에서 개최될 예정입니다.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) a annoncé les gagnants du Championnat mondial Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2025 via sa division Certiport. La compétition, à sa 23e édition, a réuni plus de 190 finalistes âgés de 13 à 22 ans venus du monde entier, s'affrontant dans les catégories Microsoft Word, Excel et PowerPoint.
Les gagnants ont reçu d'importants prix en argent, avec 8 000 $ pour les premiers prix, 4 000 $ pour les deuxièmes et 2 000 $ pour les troisièmes. La compétition comprenait les catégories Microsoft 365 Apps et Office 2019, avec des lauréats issus de pays tels que le Vietnam, la Grèce, la Chine, les États-Unis et le Liban. Le défi de cette année consistait à créer des documents pour Limbitless Solutions, une organisation à but non lucratif qui fabrique des bras bioniques imprimés en 3D.
Le championnat 2026 se tiendra au Disney's Grand Californian Hotel à Anaheim, Californie, du 26 au 29 juillet 2026.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) hat die Gewinner der Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Weltmeisterschaft 2025 über sein Certiport-Geschäft bekannt gegeben. Der Wettbewerb, der in sein 23. Jahr geht, umfasste über 190 Finalisten im Alter von 13 bis 22 Jahren aus aller Welt, die in den Kategorien Microsoft Word, Excel und PowerPoint gegeneinander antraten.
Die Gewinner erhielten beträchtliche Geldpreise, wobei die Erstplatzierten 8.000 US-Dollar erhielten, die Zweitplatzierten 4.000 US-Dollar und die Drittplatzierten 2.000 US-Dollar. Der Wettbewerb umfasste sowohl Microsoft 365 Apps als auch Office 2019 Kategorien, mit Gewinnern aus Ländern wie Vietnam, Griechenland, China, den USA und Libanon. Die Herausforderung dieses Jahres bestand darin, Dokumente für Limbitless Solutions zu erstellen, eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die 3D-gedruckte bionische Arme herstellt.
Die Meisterschaft 2026 findet vom 26. bis 29. Juli 2026 im Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, Kalifornien, statt.
- Global reach demonstrated with winners from diverse countries
- Substantial prize money totaling $8,000 for first place winners
- Partnership with Limbitless Solutions adds real-world application value
- Competition continues to grow after 23 years, showing sustained success
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Now in its 23rd year, the annual competition challenges students from ages 13 through 22 around the world to demonstrate their skills in Microsoft Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®.
To enter, students completed a qualifying MOS certification exam to demonstrate their mastery of Microsoft Office technology. Regional competitions were held worldwide, and over 190 finalists qualified to compete in the final round of competition, the World Championship, held in
Certiport and Microsoft presented awards to the highest-ranking student competitors at the MOS World Championship Award Ceremony with the first-place winners receiving
The 2025 MOS World Champions are:
Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- First place: Hai Long Do,
Vietnam - Second place: Kyriaki Pesta,
Greece - Third place: Samantha Elizabeth Rojas Romero,
Ecuador
Microsoft PowerPoint® (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- First place: Eleni Karakasidou,
Greece - Second place: Sio Pui Lei,
Macao, China - Third place: Santiago Gabriel Higuera Rodríguez,
Dominican Republic
Microsoft Excel® (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- First place: In Iat Li,
Macao, China - Second place: Yiu Man Raymond Mak,
Hong Kong ,China - Third place: Son Tung Luong,
Vietnam
Microsoft Word (Office 2019)
- First place: Tony Jin,
USA - Second place: Ornella Corio,
Brazil - Third place: Gerardo Antonio Delgado Amaya,
El Salvador
Microsoft PowerPoint® (Office 2019)
- First place: Tsan Ying Wong,
Macao, China - Second place: Paula Cazco Chuquimarca,
Ecuador - Third place: Lucas Natal,
Brazil
Microsoft Excel® (Office 2019)
- First place: Maria Abi Khalil,
Lebanon - Second place: Xavier Diebold,
USA - Third place: Amelia Ortiz De Santiago,
Puerto Rico
In the concluding round, competitors participated in an exam that tested their Microsoft Office knowledge, application skills, and creative talents. For the third consecutive year, finalists were required to complete a free-form challenge project. This year's challenge asked competitors to create a series of documents for Limbitless Solutions a non-profit organization creating 3D printed bionic arms for children and adults.
"Partnering with Certiport at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship has been an incredible opportunity for Limbitless Solutions," said Matt Dombrowski, Creative Director, Limbitless Solutions. "This year, student competitors are using Word, PowerPoint®, and Excel® to design real materials that share our story, from impactful presentations and training documents to clear and informative data visuals. It's inspiring to see these tools in the hands of students who care about making a difference. Their creativity and precision help bring our mission to life and expand awareness for children with limb differences around the world."
"This event
MOS is the only official Microsoft-recognized certification program for Microsoft Office globally and serves as a powerful instrument for assessing learners' skills and preparing them for real-world application of their knowledge.
"The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship continues to inspire and challenge the next generation of global talent. These competitors are passionate and dedicated learners who have the skills and competitive drive to succeed in anything they do. At Microsoft, we know this experience will prepare students to demonstrate valuable digital skills in a real-world work environment," said Christina Thoresen, Director of Worldwide Education Industry Sales Strategy, Microsoft.
Certiport will host the 2026 MOS World Championship at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel,
Learn more about the MOS World Championship here.
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About Certiport
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered through an expansive network of over 13,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification program, the Microsoft Certified Educator program, the Adobe® Certified Professional certification program, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit certification program, the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification program, the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate certification program, the App Development with Swift certification program, the Project Management Institute Project Management Ready certification program, the Unity Certified User certification program, the Communication Skills for Business certification program, the IC3 Digital Literacy certification, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification program. Certiport reliably delivers over three million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce, and corporate technology markets in 148 countries and 29 languages worldwide. For more information visit www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on X at www.twitter.com/certiport.
"Certiport" is a registered trademark of NCS Pearson, Inc. in
About Limbitless Solutions:
Limbitless Solutions is a non-profit research facility at the University of
Founded in 2014 and located in UCF's Research Park in
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