How to Earn Course Certifications: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enroll in a course

• Navigate to the Courses section in your platform
• Browse available courses related to your role or interests
• Click on a course that interests you
• Select Enroll to join the course

Step 2: Complete course content

• Access the course modules and lessons
• Work through all required content sections
• Complete any quizzes or assessments specified by the course
• Meet any minimum score requirements, typically shown in the course details

Step 3: Automatic certification

• Your certificate is generated and awarded automatically upon successful course completion
• You will receive a notification confirming your certification
• No manual submission or approval process is required

Step 4: Access your certificate

• Go to Certificates & Accomplishments in your profile
• Locate the course certification you just earned
• Click on the certificate to view details
• The certificate displays your name, the course name and completion date, a unique verification ID, and your organization's branding

The Certificate tab on a completed course, with options to download or share on LinkedIn.

Step 5: Download your certificate

• In the certificate view, select the Download button
• Choose your preferred format (PDF is recommended for sharing)
• Save the file to your device

Step 6: Share your achievement

• In the certificate details, look for the Share option
• Select Generate Verification Link to create a shareable URL
• Copy the link and share it by email to colleagues or managers, on professional social media, in your resume or portfolio, or by direct message to team members
• Others can use this link to verify your certification independently

Accessing your certificates and accomplishments

View all your certifications

• Navigate to your Profile
• Select Certificates & Accomplishments
• Browse your complete collection of earned certifications
• Use filters to sort by date, course category, or status

What you will see

• Certificate name and course title
• Date earned
• Organization badge
• Completion status
• Quick action buttons (Download, Share, View Details)

Tips for making the most of your certifications

• Prioritize courses that align with your current role and career goals, mixing foundational and advanced certifications for broader skill coverage.
• Review your Certificates & Accomplishments section regularly and share recent achievements with your manager during one-on-ones.
• Add shareable links to your email signature or LinkedIn profile, and send them to managers or recruiters who need to verify your credentials.
• Certifications matter most when paired with demonstrated on-the-job application, so share how you applied what you learned in your daily work.
• Use your certification history to spot skill gaps and enroll in related courses to build deeper expertise.

Related articles

• Intro to courses
• Courses overview
• Managing course certifications: for managers