certification
n. C / Un. an official document or process that proves you have a specific skill or have met certain standards. You often need this to show an employer that you are qualified for a job.
n. the formal procedure or document by which an individual or organization is accredited or validated as meeting specific requirements. Often used in professional or technical contexts to verify competency.
She received her teaching certification last month.
The company requires all new technicians to complete a safety certification before they can operate the heavy machinery.
While the degree provides a theoretical foundation, obtaining a professional certification demonstrates a practical mastery of industry standards that many recruiters find more immediately valuable.
Uncountable when referring to the general process of being certified; countable when referring to a specific certificate or award.
He has a certification in EnglishHe has a certificate in EnglishLearners often use 'certification' (the process or status) when they mean 'certificate' (the physical piece of paper).