I'm just starting as well. When you click on an available shop and it tells you that you need a shopping scout certificate, go to: It will have a website attached. Mine was listed in red. Copy and paste the link in a new browser tab. A form will appear asking for your interest. It will have days and times that the course is offered and the specifics about the certificate. There is a test. Once you pass the test it says someone will reach out to you and you will also get a certificate #, I image. I haven't gotten that far yet. But the form explains all the next steps. HOPE THIS HELPS!