A certification is a document provided by an authorized institution that demonstrates you have a specialized skill.

Earning such a certificate demonstrates your commitment to your profession and gives proof of your abilities. A professional certification is evidence that you are qualified to do a task by adding it to your CV. And in other cases, it's this proof itself that can tip the scales in your favour.

Even if the certification is not essential for the position, it may still help you stand out from the competition, attract attention to your application, and make you seem like a good hire.

The simplest and most popular option to integrate your certificates is to just create a new section for them. On your resume, first add a heading called "Certifications" and then add entries beneath it. Then list each certification in reverse chronological order under your chosen subheading. In other words, you begin with the most current certificate and work your way backward.

Include the following information for each resume certification entry:

• Name of Certification:
• Name of Certifying Agency or Body
• Dates of Obtainment
• Location (if the certification is location-specific)
• Expiration date (if relevant; obviously, don't put certificates on a CV that have passed their expiration date).

Here are some examples of how to correctly mention a certification that you presently possess on your resume:

In addition, the following are some certification writing samples you should steer clear of.

In addition to the allocated part, you may also draw attention to your certifications in other prominent areas of your resume, such as:

• In the header of your resume
• During your summary or personal statement
• In your education section,
• In your employment history section, as a bullet point

Despite the fact that every resume is unique, there is a standard structure for listing certificates. To display your certificates effectively, you should take into account the following dos and don'ts:

You can still include certificates that are still in the works by adding the word "in process" to the description and providing the expected completion date.

You may also mention a certification in your resume summary section if it is really important to your ability to perform the job. It's a good idea to provide both needed and recommended certifications in the resume summary or resume objective section.

To understand how to add your qualifications in the resume summary, let's look at an example.

You're already one step ahead if you only add one line! Simply use the title of the certification to begin or finish a sentence instead of editing your current summary.

Here are some recommended certifications to include in your Resume Summary:

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Certified Economic Developer (CED)

Let's review what we've learnt so far about including certificates in your resume:

• Adding a professional certification to your CV serves as evidence that you are qualified to do a certain task.
• Four areas on your CV should be filled up with certifications that are necessary for the position: 1. In the name of. 2. In your summary. 3. in the category of education. 4. In a section designated for certification.
• Do not add qualifications that are out-of-date, unimportant, or unattractive. Instead, always make your most prominent credentials apparent and attention-grabbing.