> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.exec.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Certification

> Formally recognize learners for completing training or demonstrating specific expertise

Certifications in Exec let you formally recognize learners for completing training or demonstrating specific expertise. Each certification has a title, description, and expiration rules — and once created, it can be issued to learners [manually](/certificates/certify-others) or [automatically through program completion](/programs/certifications).

<Note>
  Certifications must be enabled on your workspace. Check for **Certifications** in the left-hand navigation — if you don't see it, contact us at [hello@exec.com](mailto:hello@exec.com) to have it turned on.
</Note>

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## How to Create a Certification

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Certifications using the left-hand navigation bar on your Exec workspace">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/exec-79a6bbdb/glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP/images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-9.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP&q=85&s=4a873ec880548de85d83fc9f595b49db" alt="Demo Exec Com Rubrics(9)" width="2840" height="1962" data-path="images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-9.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create Certification in the top-right corner" />

  <Step title="Fill in the details">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/exec-79a6bbdb/glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP/images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-10.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP&q=85&s=9aab45cc14659c80b014179281f58c36" alt="Demo Exec Com Rubrics(10)" width="2840" height="1962" data-path="images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-10.png" />
    </Frame>

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion icon="tag" title="Title">
        The name of the certification, visible to learners (e.g., "Sales Excellence Certification").
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion icon="file-lines" title="Description">
        Supporting text displayed on the certification PDF (e.g., "This certification recognizes demonstrated proficiency in discovery and objection handling").
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion icon="calendar" title="Expiration">
        Determines how long the certification remains valid:

        * **Never expires** — learners remain certified indefinitely
        * **Relative expiration** — valid for a set period from the issue date (e.g., one year)
        * **Specific date** — expires for everyone on a set calendar day
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Once saved, the certification is ready to issue to learners.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## How Learners Experience It

When a learner is certified, they receive an email notification containing the title, description, workspace logo, and a link to view or download their certification PDF.

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## Automatic Certification via Programs

You can link a certification to a [program](/programs/overview) so that participants are automatically certified when they complete all required components. This eliminates the need to manually issue certifications for cohort-based training.

[Learn how to set up automatic certification ->](/programs/certifications)

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## Tips

* **Be specific in your titles** — learners should immediately understand what the certification represents
* **Use the description for recognition** — highlight what the certification validates and why it matters
* **Set thoughtful expiration rules** — time-limited certifications (e.g., one year) encourage learners to refresh their skills and demonstrate continued proficiency

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## Getting Help

**Need help?** Contact us at [hello@exec.com](mailto:hello@exec.com) for guidance on setting up certifications or enabling the feature for your workspace.