When and how will I receive my certificate?

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Written by Pat Bowden Last updated on July 18th, 2022

Certificates are delivered digitally and are often available immediately after you complete the required coursework and pass the assessments. Sometimes, however, there can be a delay of a few days or even weeks. If there will be a delay, the course information page usually advises when to expect the certificate. The certificate may arrive in an email or via a link on the course pages. You can download it, attach it to your resume, share it through social media and/or print it yourself. Some course providers send a paper copy, possibly for an extra fee, to anywhere in the world.


Not all courses offer a certificate. See Will I receive a certificate?


Course pages include certificate information. If a certificate is not mentioned in the panel on a course information page, it is unlikely to be available. Class Central is a search engine for online courses and is not involved in running the courses or issuing certificates. For specific questions about receiving your certificate, look for a Help, Support, Or Contact us link on the course provider's site.

Class Central's Help Center represents our best effort to answer the most common questions new learners face. It may not be completely accurate in every circumstance.

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