It varies.

The most important factor is your posted coupons and deals: are you posting popular offers from approved stores? Active involvement within DP community will help too.

Also, check out this post: https://www.dealsplus.com/answer/community_guidelines_for_new_and_certified_users/29175

Thank u so much for this information greatly appreciate it

@Notbad I have same question.I am keep finding and posting good deals since last month.but still waiting to become a certified user.

want to become a certified user,too

@shirleyseki just continue to post good deals and coupons and vote by selecting the thumbs up button on deals and you'll be on your way.

@stewartcherek how long did it take for you to get level 2?

@viansmith I think 1 month because I was very active in DP community and still is active.

@stewartcherek you're doing great, I wonder how you got so many deals to post every day.

@jolie29 I go to stores which are not so popular to avoid seeing *duplicated*. Amazon, jc penny and Macy's are too popular so I tend not to visit them when u want to post deals and thank you @jolie29 for admiring my work.