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What is a verified certificate?

Sometimes you want to take a course just for the sheer joy of learning something new. But sometimes you need to complete a course for a better job, a promotion, or a college application.

A verified certificate from edX can provide proof for an employer, school, or other institution that you have successfully completed an online course.

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  1. Build skills and your career

    Impress your employer with a verified certificate that documents your learning.

  2. Challenge yourself

    Sometimes we all need that extra push. Working towards a certificate keeps you motivated.

  3. Share it with the world

    Share your verified certificate with others securely through a dedicated link that we provide.

Why you should purchase a verified certificate

Gain access to graded materials

With this track, you will have access to all course materials including graded assignments, which we use to assess your knowledge of the subject area and determine whether you’ve mastered the material to earn a certificate.

Gain unlimited access to course content and videos

You will have unlimited access to this course material (as long as it exists on edX) to keep on learning, and brush up on what you’ve learned at any time.

Showcase your accomplishment on your LinkedIn profile or resume

When you pass your course, you'll receive your certificate. You can share your certificate with friends, employers and others through an easy-to-share link we provide, or in certain cases stack it towards a larger credential, such as a Professional Certificate or MicroMasters® program.

Help support our mission

edX uses your contribution to support our mission to provide quality education to everyone around the world, and to improve learning through research.

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Browse our current offerings and find a verified certificate course to take.

common questions about verified certificates

edX Courses are Always Free to Audit

As always, you can still enroll to audit a course for free.