I have cleared the Google AdWords Certification Program. Thanks to Google for giving the voucher codes to write the two exams freely, otherwise I would have to spent $100 to take up the exams.
I wrote the fundamental exam few months back only to get failed even after scoring 82%. The minimum amount of score percentage to pass the exam is 85%. At that time I spent $50 from my pocket to attempt the exam. After a month I got an email from Google saying we will give you 6 months of time to use the free voucher code to write the exam and to retain your Adwords professional status. I relished after reading the email and thought of giving a second try in the near future before the end of six months time.
Wrote the fundamental exam on September 14 and cleared it with 87%. It was really a big sigh of relief. Did show the courage of writing the second exam; Search Advertising Advanced and cleared it with just 80%. It was a joyous moment, firstly because I have passed the exam, secondly I need not shell a penny from my pocket for another one year to write the exam, thirdly because I wrote the exam free of cost.