I just completed the cert. requirements to be a Google Certified Partner for 2022.
This means I passed enough exams in google ads and google analytics, managed enough of other peoples money and did enough optimization of my clients accounts that I qualify to get partner status and get put in Google’s own “certified partner directory” where bigger companies look for qualified companies to manage their advertising. Enables me to win prizes for performance as well.
For example I won a laptop, apparel, and once I won an all expense paid luxury weekend at the Googaplex in San Francisco and got to meet the head of Google Ads.