2 Easy Methods for Adding a Certificate on LinkedIn

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An easy-to-follow guide for adding a certificate to your LinkedIn profile
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Want to add the certificate you just earned online to your LinkedIn profile? Fortunately, you can easily add it! Not only should you add your certification, but you should also make a post boasting that you got it! This wikiHow article teaches you how to add a certificate on LinkedIn using your computer or the mobile app on Android or iPhone.

Things You Should Know

  • If you're using a computer, click "Me > View profile > Add section > Recommended > Add licenses & certificates" to add your certification.
  • Using the mobile app, tap your profile picture and tap " View profile > Add section > Recommended > Add licenses & certificates."
  • If you got a certification from an organization that partners with LinkedIn, you can click or tap "Add to Profile" in the email sent with your certification completion.
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Mobile App

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    Tap the app icon that looks like the letters "in" on a blue background.
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    It's in the top left corner of your screen and will prompt a menu to slide out from the left.
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    This is at the top of the menu.
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    It's on the right side of your profile page between "Open to" and "..."
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    A "Recommended" menu will expand, showing you more options.
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    It's usually the second option under "Recommended."
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    This includes
    • The certification name, like Microsoft Certified Network Associate Security.
    • The issuing organization, like Microsoft.
    • Issued date and expiration date or a box if the certification does not expire.
    • Your credential ID (it's the number on your certificate).
    • And a certificate URL (if applicable).
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    It's at the bottom of your screen and will save your details to add the certificate to your profile.
    • You can edit this entry by viewing your profile, and tapping the edit icon next to Licenses & Certifications.
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    Go to https://linkedin.com and sign in. You can use any desktop browser to add a certificate to your LinkedIn profile.
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    The "Me" icon is your profile picture in the top right corner of the page and clicking it will prompt a menu to drop down. "View profile" is usually the first option in that menu.
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    This is below your profile picture.
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    This includes
    • The certification name, like Microsoft Certified Network Associate Security.
    • The issuing organization, like Microsoft. If you tap the associated LinkedIn authority, their logo will appear next to your certification.
    • Issued date and expiration date or a box if the certification does not expire.
    • Your credential ID (it's the number on your certificate).
    • And a certificate URL (if applicable).
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    It's at the bottom of your screen and will save your details to add the certificate to your profile.
    • You can edit this entry by viewing your profile, and clicking the edit icon next to Licenses & Certifications. [1]
    • If you got a certification from a company that partners with LinkedIn (like IBM, Oracle, and Meta), you can click the Add to Profile link in the "Certification Completed" email they sent you.
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      • After you add the certification, boast about getting it! It's a huge achievement! Make a post and say something like "I'm happy to announce that I am a "Certified Title," endorsed by "Certificate Authority"." Make sure you use the appropriate hashtags to get your post seen be the right people.
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