certification
certification — noun
- certificationsingular
- certificationsplural
1. A document that proves a person has completed a training course, passed a test,
A document that proves a person has completed a training course, passed a test, or gained the skills needed for a particular profession.
After passing the final exam, Kwame received his teaching certification.
uncountable: refers to the qualification itself
Lucía is studying for a certification in digital marketing at the local college.
certification + in + subject area
The hospital requires all new nurses to show proof of their nursing certification.
Kenji framed his cybersecurity certification and hung it on the office wall.
- qualification
broader term; can refer to any degree, diploma or exam pass
- credential
more formal; often used in professional contexts
- diploma
usually awarded by a school or university, not a professional body
文法句型
certification + in + subject area
certification + as + profession
用法筆記
Can be either countable (the physical document) or uncountable (the status of having qualified).
常見錯誤
2. The process of giving official approval to a product, service, or organization,
The process of giving official approval to a product, service, or organization, or the official statement that it meets required standards.
The restaurant received organic certification for all of its ingredients.
uncountable: the official status
Salma's company is working toward ISO certification for its quality management system.
certification for [standard/system]
The new building needs a fire safety certification before opening to the public.
Every electrical product sold in this country must carry a safety certification label.
- accreditation
more formal; often used for institutions or programs rather than products
- approval
less specific; can mean any kind of permission or acceptance
- endorsement
implies public support or recommendation alongside official approval
文法句型
certification + of + noun
certification + for + noun