As of October 2019, YouTube Certified course eligibility has changed. YouTube Certified courses are only open to creators and partners with a YouTube partner manager or with access to Content ID. If you previously passed a YouTube Certified course, but don’t meet these requirements, you won’t be eligible to recertify.
YouTube Certified is a series of courses designed to help eligible creators and partners use advanced YouTube systems and tools. Courses focus on concepts like rights management and advanced analytics. Learn how to take a YouTube Certified course.
Note: YouTube does not endorse any creator or partner that has completed YouTube Certified courses. YouTube doesn’t make promises or representations about their knowledge and use of advanced YouTube systems and tools.
Changes to the YouTube Certified badge
YouTube no longer distributes badges to individuals who complete a YouTube Certified course. Existing badges are no longer valid.
Do not use or display YouTube Certified badges that were previously distributed. For more info, visit the YouTube Certification Program Terms of Service and the YouTube Certified Code of Conduct.
About YouTube Certified courses
YouTube Certified offers four distinct courses that are designed for the following business-related roles.
| Content Ownership Course |
Asset Monetization Course | Music Course | Music Rights Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Managers | Recommended | |||
| Business Operations | Recommended | Recommended | ||
| Digital Rights Managers & Legal | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
| Artist Channel Managers & Label Reps | Recommended | Recommended |
Note: Channel Growth is no longer available as a YouTube Certified course.