certificates
n. countablen. official documents that prove you have finished a course, passed a test, or achieved something special. They show that a fact is true, like when you were born or when you got married.
n. official documents attesting to a particular fact, such as the completion of an educational course or the occurrence of a legal event. Often serves as formal evidence of qualification or status.
She received several certificates for her hard work in the computer class.
The HR department requires original birth certificates and degree certificates before they can finalize your employment contract.
While digital badges are becoming popular in online learning, traditional paper certificates remain the gold standard for verifying professional credentials in many conservative industries.
Commonly used with verbs like 'issue', 'award', or 'verify'.