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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
This can include college courses, certifications or credential programs, the SNAP Employment & Training program, local job preparation courses, and similar initiatives.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Between 2019 and 2025, 55 Colorado law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices reported receiving 1,368 requests for U-visa certifications, according to records kept by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The data also helps verify engineering models, support certifications, and guide buying decisions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Pay typically rises quickly as technicians gain experience and earn additional certifications, with the median wage reaching $59,810 and the top 10% earning more than $91,020.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
According to their website, GEO is a charter school that enables students to take college courses and attain professional certifications while working toward their high school degree — free of charge — in partnership with Baton Rouge Community College.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Every shipment is backed by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and USDA BioPreferred certifications.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The company is also waiting on safety certifications from multiple agencies.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Between 2019 and 2025, 55 Colorado law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices reported receiving 1,368 requests for U-visa certifications, according to records kept by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The data also helps verify engineering models, support certifications, and guide buying decisions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Pay typically rises quickly as technicians gain experience and earn additional certifications, with the median wage reaching $59,810 and the top 10% earning more than $91,020.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
According to their website, GEO is a charter school that enables students to take college courses and attain professional certifications while working toward their high school degree — free of charge — in partnership with Baton Rouge Community College.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Every shipment is backed by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and USDA BioPreferred certifications.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The company is also waiting on safety certifications from multiple agencies.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
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This bill modifies the sales-in-error regulations to create a new category for any current outstanding certificates to be automatically declared in error, meaning those sales will be reversed, tax buyers will be refunded and the process will restart under the new statute.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Digital badges might certify just a few hours of online study, while professional certificates can encompass three to eight full academic courses.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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