B2B Demand Generation Certification
Tests B2B demand generation — ideal customer profiles, buying committees and the 95-5 rule, building demand and capturing intent, account-based marketing, channels such as paid social, search, content and events, sales and marketing alignment, and pipeline-focused measurement. Pass to earn B2B Demand Generation SOA-BDG.
- Intermediate difficulty.Assumes hands-on experience in the role.
- 20 scenario questions
- 20 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
- LinkedIn-ready · add it to your profile in one clickSee how ↓
What is the B2B Demand Generation Certification?
The B2B Demand Generation Certification is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests B2B demand generation — ideal customer profiles, buying committees and the 95-5 rule, building demand and capturing intent, account-based marketing, channels such as paid social, search, content and events, sales and marketing alignment, and pipeline-focused measurement. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable B2B Demand Generation certificate (SOA-BDG). Every question is based on published standards and research — including HubSpot Knowledge Base (HubSpot), The B2B Institute (LinkedIn), Salesforce Help (Salesforce) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
Demand generation manager, B2B marketing manager, Growth marketer, Account-based marketing manager and Revenue operations specialist — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of B2B Demand Generation skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- Demand generation manager
- B2B marketing manager
- Growth marketer
- Account-based marketing manager
- Revenue operations specialist
What the test covers
Four skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Strategy and Targeting
25%- Ideal customer profile
- Buying committees
- Demand creation versus capture
- 02
Account-Based Marketing
25%- Account selection
- Personalised engagement
- Orchestration with sales
- 03
Channels and Programmes
25%- Paid social and search
- Content, webinars and events
- Partnerships and communities
- 04
Alignment and Measurement
25%- Sales and marketing alignment
- Pipeline metrics
- Attribution
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
- HubSpot Knowledge BaseHubSpot23 questions
- The B2B InstituteLinkedIn5 questions
- Salesforce HelpSalesforce4 questions
- Attribution in Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics Help3 questions
- LinkedIn Marketing Solutions HelpLinkedIn2 questions
- About Quality ScoreGoogle Ads Help1 question
- Content Marketing InstituteCMI1 question
- Trustworthy Online Controlled ExperimentsKohavi, Tang & Xu1 question
Try a sample question
The LinkedIn B2B Institute's "95-5 rule" suggests that
- marketers should spend 95% of budget on retargeting and only 5% on new audiences
- 95% of leads from any channel are always ready to talk to sales immediately
- only about 5% of potential buyers are in the market at any one time, so brand-building for the other 95% matters
- 95% of all B2B purchases are made within five days of a buyer's first search
Show the answer
C. only about 5% of potential buyers are in the market at any one time, so brand-building for the other 95% matters — Future buyers need to remember you when they're ready. The real test has 20 questions like this.
How the test works
20 minutes, 20 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 20-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the B2B Demand Generation Certification?
The B2B Demand Generation Certification is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests B2B demand generation — ideal customer profiles, buying committees and the 95-5 rule, building demand and capturing intent, account-based marketing, channels such as paid social, search, content and events, sales and marketing alignment, and pipeline-focused measurement. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable B2B Demand Generation certificate (SOA-BDG). Every question is based on published standards and research — including HubSpot Knowledge Base (HubSpot), The B2B Institute (LinkedIn), Salesforce Help (Salesforce) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the B2B Demand Generation Certification for free?
Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a B2B Demand Generation certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the B2B Demand Generation Certification questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: HubSpot Knowledge Base (HubSpot); The B2B Institute (LinkedIn); Salesforce Help (Salesforce); Attribution in Google Analytics (Google Analytics Help); LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Help (LinkedIn); About Quality Score (Google Ads Help). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the B2B Demand Generation Certification cover?
Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Strategy and Targeting (Ideal customer profile, Buying committees and Demand creation versus capture); Account-Based Marketing (Account selection, Personalised engagement and Orchestration with sales); Channels and Programmes (Paid social and search, Content, webinars and events and Partnerships and communities); Alignment and Measurement (Sales and marketing alignment, Pipeline metrics and Attribution). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the B2B Demand Generation Certification?
Demand generation manager, B2B marketing manager, Growth marketer, Account-based marketing manager and Revenue operations specialist. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show B2B Demand Generation skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Can I use this for demand generation course, B2B marketing test or demand gen interview questions?
Yes. The B2B Demand Generation Certification is free and covers all of these: 20 scenario questions in 20 minutes, each answer explained with the source it comes from, so it works as interview and exam practice. It isn't a full course, so use the areas you miss as your study list. Scoring 70% or more earns a verifiable certificate.
Can I take the B2B Demand Generation Certification from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the B2B Demand Generation Certification?
20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the B2B Demand Generation Certification?
We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.
How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.
Are these accredited qualifications?
No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.
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