Comments on: Getting Certified in Google Adwords, Yahoo! and MSN AdCenter

By: Waled Abdulqawi

Waled Abdulqawi — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:22:48 +0000

i just finish my exam know, it was 120 questions with 120 minutes, unfortunately i got filed with 71%, I’m not sure what is the minimum percent should i get to pass the exam, since its first time Google present the exam in Arabic language their are more than questions not editing correct due bad translations.

i will try to re-take it next week then update you guys.

By: PakMela

PakMela — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:23:47 +0000

This was really a new thing for me getting certification about ads. Its really cool.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:02:07 +0000

Since this article, Google’s Adwords test has changed format. You download a browser that closes all open applications (no flipping through the FAQ). The test is 120 questions with 120 minutes, passing is 85%. The Learning Center helps but won’t guarantee success. The new test (I believe it was released Nov. 16, 09) covers Adwords theory. “Your client needs x, how do you set up your campaign to accomplish this?” Just knowing your way around the interface and the billing cycle isn’t enough to pass. Know how to read different metrics in the interface and how to make informed decisions based on that information.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:39:34 +0000

Great site and great tips on preparation for the big exam! Thanks

By: Bill Katcharian

Bill Katcharian — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:31:20 +0000

Do you get certified to run a company to help others place their ads?

By: sunil

sunil — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:29:54 +0000

thank you for your your great effort for representing these Ideas about the Google, Yahoo and MSN Certifications.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:27:58 +0000

Hi Ricky, you must build and maintain a spend of $1000 for at least 90 days or more. So you would need to start up your campaigns again, run for more than 90 days with $1000 in total spend. Then you can take the test. Thanks!

By: Ricky

Ricky — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:11:35 +0000

I managed by own account for Google Adwords. I registered on Google Adwords Oct 2007 and link it to MCC in Dec 2007 after linking it i managed more than 3000 USD. After Feb 2008 i paused all my campaigns and more than 90 days i haven’t advertise. My pro center says that My requirement are not Met but earlier in Mar 2008 it was showing Requirement met. Is Google calculates managed account for last 90 days only?? Or will they check overall managed spend. Can you please answer this because i want to give the Google Adwords test but amount managed in my PRo center was showing around 90 USD only. Am i eligible for test or not?

By: Too

Too — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:29:38 +0000

Thanks for your great tips. Since I am in Thailand, it is sad i am not allowed to take Yahoo and MSN pro exams. Anyway your tips is helping me pass Google Adwords one day.

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