Mountain View, CA — May 24, 2024

Google is set to revamp its Skillshop platform, aiming to enhance user experience by making training and certifications more accessible.

Key Details:

Temporary Unavailability:

• All Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform, Google Analytics, Authorized Buyers, Google Ad Manager, and Google AdMob courses and certifications will be unavailable on May 29 and May 30, 2024.
• Users are advised to complete or renew their certifications before or after these dates.

Platform Changes:

• A new platform will be introduced, dedicated to courses and certifications for Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform, Google Analytics, Authorized Buyers, Google Ad Manager, and Google AdMob.
• URLs for these courses and certifications will be updated. Users should stay tuned for new URLs to bookmark.
• Other topics on Skillshop, such as “Grow with Google,” will remain unaffected and continue on the existing platform. For a list of other topics, visit Skillshop.

Impact on Course Progress and Certifications:

• Users do not need to take any action. All course progress and certifications in the affected product areas will be preserved and transferred to the new platform.
• Courses and awards in other topics will remain on the current platform and accessible with the same Google Account.

Effect on Partner Programs:

• Certifications will continue to be valid for the Google Partners program and Google Marketing Platform Partners program, ensuring that users’ qualifications remain intact.

Google’s initiative reflects its commitment to improving the Skillshop platform, making it easier for users to find and complete relevant training and certifications. The temporary unavailability of certain courses is a minor inconvenience for what promises to be a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.