Google Analytics IQ: Proof of Qualification Now Available!
Monday, October 26, 2009 | 4:09 PM
Since we launched the Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ) program, many of you have asked for a way to prove to others that you have passed the Google Analytics IQ test and are therefore Google Analytics qualified. We're pleased to announce that you are now able to create and publish a link to your official test record. You can publish this link on your website or share it with others however you wish. When someone clicks on your link, they'll be taken to a page that looks like this:
Your test record can also display your test score and a contact email address if you wish to share this information. You can even create multiple test records -- for example, one that includes your contact email address and one that doesn't -- to share with different people.
Here's how to set it up. Go to the Google Testing Center and sign in to your account (using the same email to log in that you used when you took the test). Once you've signed in, click the Manage Your Test Records link (highlighted in yellow on the screenshot below).
You'll then see this screen (below). Click the Add link (highlighted in yellow).
On the next screen, you select the information that you want included in the test record. The Description can be any name you want; you'll be the only one who sees this name.
Save the record. You'll now see a test record. Click the record (shown in yellow, below) to get the link.
You'll now be able to share your test record by copying and pasting your link.
We encourage you to share and publish links to your test record, but please remember that you may not create logos or graphics (or reuse any logos that you find online) to promote your Google Analytics qualification. The link to your test record is your official proof of qualification.


14 comments:
anupamasj said...
Great Stuff!! October seems to have been a busy month for you guys!
7:30 AM
JF said...
Thanks, this is a very helpful feature. It is always nice to have something official to show.
5:48 PM
Lakkineni said...
This is Great, I have just created my open test record. Thanks Alden DeSoto & GA Team.
7:39 PM
Wes said...
I can't help but feel that Google hosed me for $50. This linked verification section was only added after strong demand from your blog readers, and yet still no badge, unlike other Google courses. Is this because you agree, but are reluctant to admit, that this "qualification" is essentially worthless? Please advise before the renewal period.
5:07 AM
Erik Vold said...
Thanks guys! I've been looking forward to a link like this for a long time now.
6:53 PM
tfo said...
I don't seem to have the option to create a test record per the instructions. When I click Manage Test Records, I just get a screen that says, "You have not created any records." I passed the test on Sep 04, 2009.
3:36 PM
Adam T said...
Excellent News!
Is this the same test center area in which the Adwords GAP qualifications are located? I haven't passed mine yet but am aware there were changes recently which allowed ownership of these to be assigned through a central system.
5:08 AM
tfo said...
Disregard previous comment. Somehow, despite looking at both the graphic on the blog post and the actual screen, I missed the "Add" button.
3:39 PM
Beth said...
This is awesome thanks!
8:31 AM
test said...
Is GAAC still active or has it been closed down? We had 6 employees take the test and submitted appilcation with no response?
Can you please advise the status of GAAC
Jeff Douglas
MVI solutions
12:19 PM
Jaxon said...
This looks nice!I heard cirque du soleil is coming to Chicago.
4:19 AM
William Lang said...
Very cool feature. Now I've got find fifty dollars worth of change.
5:38 PM
Paul said...
That's great, but why no logo?
6:19 AM
Helen Faber said...
Thanks guys. I appreciate the GAIQ verification link. A verification logo like for Google AdWords Professional (GAP) would be even better.
12:57 PM
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