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Creators: Do I need to get certified for every job?

You need a certification for each content type you want to work in. UGC video styles are covered by one Video cert; all photo styles by one Image cert.

Written by Anastasija

When you're starting out on JoinBrands as a creator, a common question is: do I need to be certified for each content type I want to apply to?
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Short answer: yes β€” but the good news is it's quick, it's free, and you only need to certify in the formats you actually want to work in. Once you're certified in a content type, you can apply for any job in that category.
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Here's a full look at every certification available on JoinBrands today.


πŸ“Έ Image Certification

There's now one Image certification that covers all photo styles. Earn it once and you can apply for any photo job β€” Selfie with Product, Lifestyle Shots, Product Demo Pictures, and Product Only.

  • Image β€” covers Selfie with Product, Lifestyle Shots, Product Demo Pictures, and Product Only.


🎬 Video Certifications

There are three video certifications. The generic Video certification covers all standard video styles, so you earn it once to apply for How-To, Unboxing, Product Review, Product Demo, and Custom Video jobs. Green Screen and Ad Video are specialized certifications you earn separately.

  • Video β€” one certification covering How-To, Unboxing, Product Review, Product Demo, and Custom Video.

  • Green Screen Video β€” background replacement technique for placing subjects in digital environments. Earned separately.

  • Ad Video β€” promotional, marketing-ready ad footage with B-roll. Earned separately.


πŸ“± Influencer Certifications

Seven influencer certifications covering every major social platform. These unlock jobs where you post the content to your own account.

  • Instagram Reel β€” Product videos posted to your Instagram account.

  • TikTok β€” Product videos posted to your TikTok account.

  • TikTok Shop Video β€” Partner with brands as a TikTok Shop Affiliate Creator and earn commissions.

  • TikTok Shop Live β€” Host as a TikTok Shop Live creator and earn commissions.

  • YouTube Short β€” Short-form videos posted to your YouTube account.

  • YouTube Video β€” Long-form videos posted to your YouTube account.

  • Amazon Shoppable β€” Product videos posted to your Amazon account.


πŸš€ Ready to Get Certified?

Head over to your profile's Certifications tab, pick the content types you want to offer, and follow the submission steps in each certification article above. Once you're certified, you can apply for any job within that content type β€” the more certifications you have, the more jobs you'll unlock. 🀩

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