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How to Add Certification to LinkedIn

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a certification or license to your LinkedIn profile.

Quick summary

Adding a certification to LinkedIn helps professionals showcase verified credentials directly on their LinkedIn profile. This process uses the Add profile section feature to enter and save license and certification details in minutes.


Steps

  1. Click your profile picture or your name in the top-left corner to open your profile.
  2. Click 'Add profile section' to expand the section menu.
  3. Select the 'Recommended' button from the available section options.
  4. Under the 'Recommended' section, click 'Add licenses and certifications' to open the certification entry form.
  5. Fill out the certification details in the form fields provided.
  6. Click 'Save' to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile.

📌 Why this matters

Adding certifications to your LinkedIn profile is one of the most effective ways to validate professional skills and stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. LinkedIn certifications appear prominently on your profile, increasing credibility and searchability within the platform's talent ecosystem. Keeping your licenses and certifications up to date signals continuous learning and professional development, which are key factors in career advancement. This feature makes it easy for professionals in any industry to showcase verified credentials directly alongside their work experience.
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