certification

3 definitions • 9 examples

the process of earning an official document, or the act of providing an official document, as proof that something has happened or been done:

He earned certification to fly single-engine aircraft.

Fairtrade is a certification that guarantees producers in the developing world are paid a fair price for their crops.

a programme for the certification of X-ray technicians

proof or a document proving that someone is qualified for a particular job, or that something is of good quality:

[ C ] Adult workers are increasingly going back to school for a degree or certification to improve their job opportunities.

[ U ] He will seek organic certification of his beef and poultry products.

the process of giving official or legal approval to a person, company, product, etc. that has reached a particular standard:

certification in sth The new division received $10,000 in training funds that will help staff gain certification in insurance procedures.

certification as sth Our products were awarded certification as compliant with all the relevant standards.

We need experienced pilots with multiengine and instrument certification.

certification programme/process/requirements