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Google Ads: Search, Display, Video, Shopping, Apps

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Five separate Google Ads certifications, each with a free exam.

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The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.

Provider
Google Skillshop
What you get
a certificate, and the exam is free too
Weight on a CV
strong brand
Time cost
~5 h
Validity
12 months
Language
in English
Verified
7 August 2026

What this is

Search, Display, Video, Shopping and Apps are separate exams producing separate documents. The questions cover campaign structure, bidding strategies, audiences and measurement.

In agencies this is often a direct requirement: Google Partner status needs certified people on the team. That puts it among the rare certificates that affect a hiring decision outright.

Who it is for

Anyone working in paid search or applying to an agency role.

How to get it

  1. 1Open Google Skillshop and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
  2. 2Work through the material, ~5 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
  3. 3Pass the graded exam. This is the part that is normally paid elsewhere, and it is the reason this row is in the directory.
  4. 4Download the certificate as a PDF and keep the verification link, which is what an employer actually checks.

From Georgia

Skillshop is open from Georgia. No card, and the exam runs in the browser.

What to watch for

Each certification lasts 12 months and renewing means sitting it again.

Where this helps

Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.

All remote vacancies

Frequently asked questions

Is Google Ads: Search, Display, Video, Shopping, Apps really free?

Five separate Google Ads certifications, each with a free exam. The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against Google Skillshop's own page on 7 August 2026.

How long does Google Ads: Search, Display, Video, Shopping, Apps take?

Google Skillshop states roughly 5 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.

Can I take it from Georgia?

Skillshop is open from Georgia. No card, and the exam runs in the browser.

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