Marketing
Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional
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A free certification in Microsoft's advertising ecosystem, Bing included.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- Microsoft
- What you get
- a certificate, and the exam is free too
- Weight on a CV
- moderate weight
- Time cost
- ~6 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The exam covers campaign setup, audiences, Shopping feeds and measurement inside Microsoft's ad network. Both the material and the exam are free.
It is less known than Google Ads, and that is exactly why it stands out in agencies serving Western markets: Bing traffic often goes unused simply because nobody on the team knows the platform.
Who it is for
PPC specialists looking to expand beyond Google.
How to get it
- 1Open Microsoft and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
- 2Work through the material, ~6 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
- 3Pass the graded exam. This is the part that is normally paid elsewhere, and it is the reason this row is in the directory.
- 4Download the certificate as a PDF and keep the verification link, which is what an employer actually checks.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia with a Microsoft account. No card requested.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional really free?
A free certification in Microsoft's advertising ecosystem, Bing included. The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against Microsoft's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional take?
Microsoft states roughly 6 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia with a Microsoft account. No card requested.
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