Professional certificate is a document that demonstrates or proves an expertise, level of skill or other qualification achieved by an employee. It is an earned credential of achieved competency. Professional certification assures qualification to perform a job, profession, occupation or task and the employees's compliance.
What types of professional certificates are there?
- Licences
- Certificates
- Registration
- Qualification
Why is a professional certificate important
For many professions, a professional certificate is an important proof of achieved qualification and thus proof of the employee's compliance. There are many government regulated professions or occupations that require a certificate as an industry standard.
- Regulated professions or occupations (by government)
- Professional certifications (by professional bodies, as industry standards)