A: The new Microsoft adCenter Training Hub makes it easy to stay up-to-date with your adCenter training at your own pace. Updated and new content is clearly marked for you to view, and related topics and trainings are called out for a richer training experience. PLUS, a sign-in option enables users to enjoy added benefits:
We keep track of your in-progress training or training you’ve already viewed—saving you time.
Your spot is automatically bookmarked—so you can stop a training at any time and return later, right where you left off.
You’ll always know you’re signed in—you’ll see your personalized greeting.
A: The Accredited Professional program offers free training that can help you grow your business through better management and optimization of your Microsoft Advertising adCenter campaigns. By becoming an Accredited Professional, you’ll build your resume, raise your corporate profile, and market your new knowledge and digital advertising skills in adCenter.
A: To get started, visit Microsoft adCenter Training to view the free training materials. If you are interested in becoming an Accredited Professional, you will need to sign up for the Accredited Professional exam and achieve a passing score of at least 80 percent.
A: During the sign-up process for the Accredited Professional exam, we need Windows Live ID information. Additionally, you will need to affirm that you manage at least one Microsoft adCenter account. Only current Microsoft adCenter customers can qualify to become an Accredited Professional. However, anyone can view the Microsoft adCenter Training.
A: During the sign-up process, there are a few reasons why you might have received an error. First, confirm that you have entered your information correctly in all of the required fields. If you continue to receive an error, please contact our support team at:
A: There is no fee or registration requirement to access the Microsoft adCenter Training. There is, however, a cost of $15 USD to take the Accredited Professional program exam. This fee is required each time you take the Accredited Professional exam.
A: In order to achieve the Accredited Professional program member status, you must be an active Microsoft adCenter customer and have passed the Accredited Professional program accreditation exam.
A: The Accredited Professional program will give you the training and resources you need to become an expert and get the most out of Microsoft adCenter. Upon becoming an Accredited Professional, you will, among other benefits:
Receive an official member badge, which makes it easy for others to recognize you as a Microsoft adCenter expert.
Qualify for our Member Spotlight, which focuses each month on a randomly selected Accredited Professional business and how they’ve used their adCenter expertise to optimize that business’ performance.
Increase your industry recognition.
Be placed in the Accredited Professional Membership Directory.
Market you and your business through Find a Pro.
Enjoy updated profiles that include social media, the ability to share, and more.
A: At this time there are no impacts to the Accredited Professional program with regards to Search Alliance. Please visit the Search Alliance site for additional information and FAQs.
A: If you have a question that is not addressed in these FAQs, please visit the Contact Us page. Here you can find the details for contacting adCenter Support, by telephone or via an online form.
A: You will find out the results of your exam immediately after completing all test questions. You will receive an email that contains your test score, as well as other additional help information.
A: The exam contains 100 questions and you are given 90 minutes to complete them. We strongly recommend that you give yourself one hour to 90 minutes to complete the exam.
A: If you do not pass the exam, you may retake the exam at any time. There is a $15 USD fee each time you take the Accredited Professional program exam.
A: No. Formerly, the program included two levels of membership/accreditation: individual and company. However, we’ve recently made some changes, and “company” accreditation no longer exists. Once you’ve passed the program exam, you now become an Accredited Professional, and enjoy all benefits the program offers.
A: Microsoft adCenter users who successfully complete the accreditation exam become Accredited Professional program members, a distinction that includes placement in our Membership Directory. Inclusion in the directory promotes members’ adCenter expertise—a valuable tool when optimizing clients’ advertising ROI—to colleagues, potential employers/employees, and others. A second directory offered by the Accredited Professional program, Find a Pro, connects discerning advertising clients with Accredited Professionals who use adCenter. Clients can search Find a Pro by desired specialties and location to find a professional or an agency that fits their precise needs.
A: While we encourage use of the Accredited Professional badge, there are specific guidelines for where and how it can be used. For more information, please see our Badge Usage Guidelines.
