Google Business Citations

The exam includes 60 multiple‑choice questions and 5 scenario‑based tasks. You have 90 minutes to complete it.

Professionals responsible for local SEO, business owners with physical locations, and agencies managing client citations.

Basic knowledge of online directories and Google Business Profiles helps, but core concepts are covered from fundamentals to advanced.

Practice claiming and verifying profiles, perform a citation audit on your business, and use a citation‑management tool on sample data.

A minimum score of 70% overall is required to earn certification.

Yes. You may retake it after a 14‑day waiting period.

Certification remains valid for three years. Renewal requires passing a brief refresher assessment.

Access to a Google Business Profile, a spreadsheet application, and familiarity with at least one citation‑management platform.

Yes. Scenario tasks test your ability to detect duplicate listings, correct data errors, and optimise citation entries.

It validates your expertise in local search and directory management, boosting credibility with employers, clients, and business partners.