How I Become a Canva Verified Expert Thanks to YouTube
Hi, I'm Darren, and I am both a Canva Verified Expert and a Canva Creator, so let's talk.
It's great that you want to learn how to become a Canva Verified Expert. {link to page on Canva} I first became a Canva Verified Expert in 2022 when Canva launched the program. Before becoming a Canva Verified Expert I was also a Canva Certified Creative (this is an old program that is now closed). The CCC was a different program developed into the Canva Verified Experts program. Canva also has various Canvassador programs, which I discuss below.
What is a Canva Verified Expert?
Canva Verified Experts are normally Small Business Owners who excel in their field of design and teaching design using Canva. They also often share YouTube tutorials or social media posts about graphic design and how to use Canva for better design and content creation. The tutorials can range from new Canva updates to teaching advanced techniques for using the Canva platform. This can either be done using the free plan or Canva Pro.
As well as being content creators and having a presence on social media, Canva Verified Experts will often be expert trainers who run workshops within their local community, for small businesses, or with large global brands who use Canva as a design tool to help improve their design skills.
How Do You Become a Canva Verified Expert?
There isn't a set certification program for becoming a Canva Verified Expert. Who becomes a Canva Verified Expert is decided by a Canva management team who join the program. The team receives regular recommendations that are taken from Canva Community Managers.
Be that in the Canva Design Community, Creators Community or being visible on social media. Someone from Canva is always watching, and if they like what you are creating, you might just get recommended.
One of the best practices that you can do it if you are creating content or are an active member in the Canva Communities (https://www.canva.com/community/) that aligns with *Canva's six values:
Be a Force for Good - Making the world a better place through positive actions, inclusion and diversity.
Be a good human- Value good communication. Be open, honest and constructive with yourself, with your team, with the company, and with the world.
Empower others - Empowering others to achieve their goals, both globally and within Canva.
Make complex things simple - Always aiming for the most simple, pragmatic and effective solution to any problem. Think of the user.
Pursue excellence - Maintain a high bar for ourselves and the people we work with. Continuous growth and development. Lead by example.
Set crazy big goals - Set ambitious goals, prioritise, hustle to execute and celebrate success!
•(Canva September 2023 https://www.canva.com/about/)
When it comes to having the right experience, there is no timeline. Canva says it is not concerned about your years of experience but more about the values you live by.
Hiring a Canva Verified Expert
If you want to hire a Canva Verified Expert, you are in the right place. You can work with me on a 1:1 basis or as part of group coaching. To work with me, use the contact form or DM me on social media. I can either charge an hourly rate for ad-hoc requirements or a day rate for onsite training.
Why work with me?
Well. I know Canva inside out. If it can be done in Canva, I will be able to let you know how. But even if, on the rare occasion I’m not fully sure how to do something in Canva, I have access to a network of fellow Canva Verified Experts who can help. And if they are stumped, I can also speak to the team at Canva for any further clarification or needs you have.
We can work on anything from setting up your brand kit in Canva to applying constant personal branding. Maybe you want to know how to maximize and use the latest Canva features in your design process. Well, I can help.
Read more about working with me, a Canva Verified Expert.
Why Become a Canva Verified Expert?
One of the main reasons I was happy to become a Canva Verified expert is that I get early access to Canva product features. This is both exciting and frustrating at times. It's exciting because I get a heads-up and learn about most new features before their main launch.
But it's also frustrating because I can't wait to share the exciting updates and see how everyone in the community will use the new features Canva will launch.
It's also fun to be recognized as someone who helps business owners and content creators who are Canva users and want to create posts for social media graphics or even use Canva for delivering jaw-dropping presentations, so the next time you are in front of a client, you will look the part, even if you are nervous inside.
Other Canva Programs
Canva works with community leaders and designers in a few different ways. You can find out about these other options over on Canva's community page here.
https://www.canva.com/community/
These include:
Canva Design Community - Facebook group
Canva Creators - This is a private group for Creators worldwide that creates templates on Canva and can earn from this. You can visit my Canva Creator Profile here.
Education Creators - Similar to Canva Creators, but these individuals create content for fellow teachers and the global education community
Canva Teachers - A global Canva community for teachers
Canva for Non-Profits - A Canva group for Non-Profits who use Canva to communicate their mission and Impact on the world
If you are a Non-Profit or Education, you can apply for a free Canva Pro account on Canva's website
https://www.canva.com/education/
https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/
So to Wrap This Up
There is no Canva certification, but if you are one of the many Canva design experts, and Canva likes what you do, and you are good at it and doing it to help live by Canva values, you are probably in good standing. Time will tell.
It might also help to know how to make the most of all the Canva Pro features. So, if you are still using a Free Canva account, give Canva Pro a trial using my exclusive link for 45 Days of Canva Pro.