Completing A Cornell Certificate Program Is An Achievement Worth Sharing
When you successfully complete an eligible Cornell certificate program, you’ll receive a Cornell University Digital Credential, a secure, verified digital certificate that showcases what you accomplished and makes it easy to share your achievement with employers, colleagues, and your professional network.
Unlike many online certificates that provide little information about the learning experience, your Cornell Digital Credential documents the program you completed, the competencies you developed, and the rigorous coursework behind your achievement.
Why Cornell Digital Credentials Matter
Professional certificates have become increasingly common, but they aren’t all created equal.
- A Cornell Digital Credential represents a rigorous learning experience built around application, interaction with experienced professionals and peers, and demonstrated achievement.
- Learners apply what they learn through real-world projects and assignments, with work evaluated and feedback provided by experienced professionals.
- The credential provides a trusted, verifiable record of what you learned and demonstrated you can do, helping employers understand the depth and value of your achievement.
What You'll Receive
Each Digital Credential includes:
- Cornell University Recognition: An official Cornell University Digital Credential representing successful completion of your program.
- Secure Verification: Every credential contains secure verification technology so employers and organizations can confirm its authenticity.
- Program Information: Your credential identifies the exact Cornell certificate program you completed, not simply a general topic area.
- Skills and Competencies: The credential documents the professional skills, competencies, and learning outcomes developed throughout your program.
- Shareable Everywhere:
- Resume
- CV
- Professional portfolio
- Personal website
- Email signature
What Makes a Cornell Certificate Different?
Your Digital Credential represents more than course completion. The Digital Credential communicates these achievements in a format employers can easily recognize and verify. Cornell certificate programs include:
- Instructor-led learning
- Small online cohorts
- Interactive discussions
- Graded projects and assignments
- Faculty-developed curriculum
- Practical workplace application
- Successful completion of all program requirements
See a Sample Digital Credential
Curious what your credential will look like?
Explore a sample Digital Credential to see:
- Program overview
- Certificate information
- Skills demonstrated
- Learning outcomes
- Verification page
- Credential sharing options
Showcase Your Achievement on LinkedIn
Adding your Cornell Digital Credential to LinkedIn helps employers, recruiters, colleagues, and your professional network recognize your accomplishment.
Your credential can appear within your:
- Licenses & Certifications
- Featured section
- Professional profile
- Shared posts celebrating completion
Celebrate Your Accomplishment
When you earn your Digital Credential, you can share your achievement with your professional network in just a few clicks.
Example LinkedIn post:
I’m proud to share that I’ve earned my Project Management credential from Cornell University through eCornell. I’m looking forward to applying these new skills and insights!
Frequently Asked Questions
A Digital Credential is a secure online version of your Cornell certificate that verifies your accomplishment and can be shared electronically.
Specifically:
- A Cornell Digital Credential is awarded after successful completion of eligible Cornell University professional programs.
- It is a secure, verified digital record of achievement.
- It identifies the specific program completed.
- It documents the competencies and learning outcomes associated with the program.
- It can be shared electronically and added to LinkedIn, resumes, portfolios, and professional websites.
The Digital Credential is the official digital representation of your certificate. It provides verification, sharing tools, and additional information about the program you completed.
Yes.
Every credential contains secure verification features that allow employers to confirm its authenticity.
Yes.
Your Digital Credential can be added directly to your LinkedIn profile and shared in LinkedIn posts. Learn How to Add Your Credential to LinkedIn. (link)
Absolutely.
Many learners include their Cornell credential on:
- Resume
- CV
- Portfolio
- Personal website
- Email signature
Yes.
In addition to identifying the certificate program, the credential includes information about the competencies and learning outcomes associated with the program.
Absolutely. Your digital credential is ready and formatted to download and print.