PAID MEDIA & PERFORMANCE MARKETING CATEGORY · 5 CERTS
Google Ads, Meta, TikTok. Real credentials for the people who actually move revenue — not course-seller nonsense. Every cert below meets the same criteria: proven job placement, real salary impact ($10K+ lift or opens a new role category), accessible without a four-year degree, and from a recognized issuer.
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Free. TikTok ads are genuinely hot in 2026 and certified people are still scarce. Covers the platform-native ad formats, creative fundamentals, and measurement. Strong resume signal for anyone wanting to break into paid social.
Free. The attribution and analytics side of paid ads — how to actually know if your spend is working. Complements Google Ads Search. Opens analyst roles on paid-media teams.
Free. Universally recognized by paid-media employers. Opens PPC specialist and paid search coordinator roles at agencies and in-house marketing teams.
Free. Covers display ads, YouTube placements, and the Google Display Network. Rounds out the Google Ads trio (Search + Measurement + Display).
The real Meta ads credential — not the free Blueprint starter courses. Required or strongly preferred at most agencies running Facebook and Instagram ad spend. Serious earning potential if you can drive performance.
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