{"id":986847,"date":"2026-07-29T19:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/world-champions-crowned-at-pearsons-certiport-2026-microsoft-office-specialist-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:54:44","slug":"world-champions-crowned-at-pearsons-certiport-2026-microsoft-office-specialist-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/world-champions-crowned-at-pearsons-certiport-2026-microsoft-office-specialist-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"World Champions Crowned at Pearson&#8217;s Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">HOBOKEN, N.J.<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 29, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=4224094239&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplc.pearson.com%2F&amp;a=Pearson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pearson<\/a>\u00a0(FTSE: PSON.L) today announced the winners of the Certiport 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=501273910&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoschampionship.certiport.com%2F&amp;a=Microsoft+Office+Specialist+World+Championship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship<\/a>, a global competition that recognizes students from around the world using Microsoft Office. Now in its 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year, the championship highlights the value of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications in preparing learners for academic and career success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnewswire.com\/media\/MS1960950\/2026-Pearson.jpg?id=OA2802770\" title=\"The world champions of this year&apos;s Pearson\u2019s Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship, (L2R) Liang Xinzhi, Macao, China, Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Office 2019) Reem El Shafii, Lebanon, Microsoft Word (Office 2019) Zhong Tin Kin, Macao, China, Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Office 2019) Nguyen Mai Chi, Vietnam, Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)\nSio Keng Nim, Macao, China, Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) \nSantiago Matteus Dard\u00f3n Pinz\u00f3n, Guatemala, Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)\" alt=\"The world champions of this year&apos;s Pearson\u2019s Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship, (L2R) Liang Xinzhi, Macao, China, Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Office 2019) Reem El Shafii, Lebanon, Microsoft Word (Office 2019) Zhong Tin Kin, Macao, China, Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Office 2019) Nguyen Mai Chi, Vietnam, Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)\nSio Keng Nim, Macao, China, Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) \nSantiago Matteus Dard\u00f3n Pinz\u00f3n, Guatemala, Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)\" \/>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This year&#8217;s event, held in Anaheim, CA, welcomed 135 finalists (ages 13\u201322) from 36 countries who qualified by passing <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=2470396128&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcertiport.pearsonvue.com%2FCertifications%2FMicrosoft%2FMOS%2FOverview.aspx&amp;a=Microsoft+Word%2C+Excel%E2%84%A2%2C+or+PowerPoint%E2%84%A2+certification+exams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Microsoft Word, Excel\u2122, or PowerPoint\u2122 certification exams<\/a>, and won their respective country competitions. This year&#8217;s event, held in Anaheim, California, welcomed 135 finalists ages 13\u201322 from 36 countries.<\/p>\n<p>The global competition celebrates excellence in Microsoft Office, helping students build confidence and develop essential digital skills for the future. Through their participation, students gain valuable real-world experience, preparing them to succeed in an economy increasingly shaped by new technologies.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>The winners:<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Sio Keng Nim, Macao, China <b>Second<\/b>: Lee Yuan Han, Taiwan <b>Third<\/b>: Flor Nathalia Pelaez Guerra, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Nguyen Mai Chi, Vietnam <b>Second<\/b>: Aleksy Jakub Dobrodziej, Poland <b>Third<\/b>: Hoi Kiu Cheng, Hong Kong, China<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Microsoft 365 Apps)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Santiago Matteus Dard\u00f3n Pinz\u00f3n, Guatemala <b>Second<\/b>: Ung Man Kit, Macao, China <b>Third<\/b>: Nguyen Dinh Bao, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft Word (Office 2019)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Reem El Shafii, Lebanon <b>Second<\/b>: Valentina Ribatski Baldan, Brazil <b>Third<\/b>: Xiao Jun Ting, Taiwan<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft Excel\u2122 (Office 2019)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Zhong Tin Kin, Macao, China\u00a0<b>Second<\/b>: Thanawit Thawonkan, Thailand <b>Third<\/b>: Do Le Tuan Kiet, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Microsoft PowerPoint\u2122 (Office 2019)<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n          <b>First<\/b>: Liang Xinzhi, Macao, China <b>Second<\/b>: Helena Bertozzi Pires, Brazil <b>Third<\/b>: Amar Azar, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Why it matters:<\/b>\u00a0&#8220;These students have not only earned a valuable credential,\u00a0they have\u00a0demonstrated the commitment, capability, and confidence needed to succeed in a fast-changing digital world. As certified Microsoft Office Specialists, they are building a strong foundation for academic achievement, career opportunity, and lifelong learning,&#8221; said <b>Arthur Valentine, President of Assessment and Qualifications at Pearson.<\/b>\u00a0&#8220;Their initiative and adaptability show exactly the kind of future-ready talent employers need. By mastering essential digital skills, they are preparing to thrive in an AI-driven economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>What Microsoft said:<\/b>\u00a0&#8220;The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship celebrates more than technical excellence. It highlights the\u00a0power of digital skills and certifications,&#8221;\u00a0said <b>Jeana Jorgensen,<\/b>\u00a0<b>Corporate Vice President, Global Skilling, Microsoft<\/b>.\u00a0&#8220;The students who take part in this competition\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0that their talent, dedication, and certification can open doors. These\u00a0opportunities\u00a0will also\u00a0extend far beyond the event, creating pathways for\u00a0success in the workforce.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>The big picture: <\/b>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=2829745150&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcertiport.pearsonvue.com%2FCertifications%2FMicrosoft%2FMOS%2FOverview&amp;a=Microsoft+Office+Specialist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Microsoft Office Specialist<\/a>\u00a0is the only official Microsoft-recognized certification program for validating Microsoft Office skills. Available in over 140 countries and 26 languages, MOS certifications serve as a powerful instrument for assessing students&#8217; skills and preparing them for real-world application of their knowledge. They help them stand out in academic and professional settings while providing employers with a trusted measure of workplace readiness. Learn more about the Pearson Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist <b>World Championship<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=983444592&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoschampionship.certiport.com%2F&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Related Pearson News<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=4061815838&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearsonvue.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fabout%2Fnews%2Fhighlights%2Fempowering-young-people-to-bridg-the-skills-gap.html&amp;a=The+Certification+Imperative%3A+Empowering+Young+People+to+Bridge+the+Skills+Gap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Certification Imperative: Empowering Young People to Bridge the Skills Gap<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=1368719218&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearsonvue.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fabout%2Fnews%2Fhighlights%2Femployers-use-it-certification-to-close-skills-gaps.html&amp;a=Employers+Use+IT+Certification+to+Close+High+Risk+Skills+Gaps+and+Gain+Competitive+Advantage%2C+Pearson+Study+Finds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Employers Use IT Certification to Close High Risk Skills Gaps and Gain Competitive Advantage, Pearson Study Finds<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4742041-1&amp;h=4265046935&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplc.pearson.com%2Fen-GB%2Fnews-and-insights%2Fnews%2Fnew-pearson-and-aws-global-research-53-employers-struggle-find-ai-ready&amp;a=New+Pearson+and+AWS+Global+research%3A+53%25+of+Employers+Struggle+to+Find+AI-Ready+Graduates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Pearson and AWS Global research: 53% of Employers Struggle to Find AI-Ready Graduates<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>About Pearson<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough.\u00a0That&#8217;s\u00a0why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world&#8217;s lifelong learning company, serving customers in\u00a0nearly 200\u00a0countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0just what we do.\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0who we are. 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