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How Can I Become a Certified Mystery Shopper?

Author: Roth Norman
by Roth Norman
Posted: Jul 01, 2014

Shoppers can go for a genuine program to become certified mystery shopper provided by MSPA or Mystery Shopping Providers Association. Being a secret shopper, you can enhance your knowledge-base and grow up with more chances. The industry-leading association, MSPA is a company which has over 200 members. Such Mystery Shopper companies are known to cover over millions of internet mystery shops every year. In the arena of internet mystery shopping, they have several leaders.

They provide certification in two levels – Gold and Silver. Silver certification includes all the basics of Mystery shopper shopping. In addition, Gold is in-depth certification which includes all the critical and major aspects of writing mystery shopping reports and completing secret shops. Though certification in mystery shopping is not required by all companies, several companies are there which have MSPA members give privilege to shoppers who are certified by MSPA in order to make regular assignments. Gold certified shoppers get best assignments like in spas, hotels, high-profile shops and fine dining from Mystery Shopping Company. This is so because certified shoppers are well-trained and receive proper training and they are more effective and reliable. In addition to that, certified secret shoppers state that they are committed to get the job done at their best and they are professionals.

Gaining mystery shopping certification is enhancing the value and number of stores to cover as a secret shopper. A mystery shopper who is serious about his job must keep his certification as an investment in his job. Just from your home, you can complete both Gold and Silver certification.

First of all, you should visit MSPA site and understand certification in mystery shopping. Silver certification has no prerequisite. For the fee of $15, register for Silver certification with email address you have been used in various companies of mystery shopping. Within an hour, you will undergo some lessons and finish some quizzes to finish Silver certification. A certification code will be given to you. For a fee of $99, you can sign up for Gold certification course after finishing Silver mystery shopping certification. Via mail, two DVDs and a workbook will be sent to your address.

Online test for Gold certification is categorized into 3 parts – observation test, multiple choice examinations and written test. You will get results by a couple of days. A lot of mystery shoppers clear the exam in one attempt. But it is possible to take your test for 3 times. Use your certification code to update your profile and get better opportunities for mystery shopping.

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