Are Google Ads Certifications Actually Worth It in 2026?

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Jyll Saskin Gales discusses the value of Google Ads certifications in 2026 and shares her experiences with Skillshop.

Are the official Google Ads certifications actually worth anything in 2026? In episode 117 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales tackles this question that every digital marketer has asked themselves at least once. After recently renewing her own certifications to maintain Google Partner status, Jyll reveals the frustrating reality of Skillshop’s current state. From out-of-date questions featuring retired campaign types to assessments that favor rote memorization over actua...

People in this episode

Host: Jyll Saskin Gales

Topics covered

• Google Ads certifications
• digital marketing
• Skillshop
• Google Partner status
• marketing assessments

Keywords

• Google Ads
• certifications
• digital marketing
• Skillshop
• Google Partner
• marketing assessments
• 2026

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Organizations: Google, Skillshop

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