How to Share a Certification on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a certification to your LinkedIn profile.

Quick summary

Adding a certification to LinkedIn increases profile visibility and signals verified expertise to recruiters and connections. This guide walks you through every step to share, upload, and feature a certificate on your LinkedIn profile.

Steps

Go to your LinkedIn profile page and click the 'Add section' button below your profile name and photo.
Under Recommended, select 'Add Licenses & Certifications'.
Fill in all required details in the certification form.
Scroll to 'Media' and click 'Add Media' to upload your certificate.
Once done, click 'Save' to display your certificate on your profile.
Alternatively, display your certifications in sections such as Experience and Education by clicking the 'pencil icon'.
In the Edit dialog box, scroll to 'Media' and click the 'Add media' button.
Then, click 'Save'.
Feature your certificate in the 'Featured' section by clicking the '+' icon.
Then, select 'Add document' to complete the process.

📌 Why this matters

Sharing certifications on LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways for professionals to validate their skills and attract career opportunities. Recruiters and hiring managers actively scan LinkedIn profiles for verified credentials, making the Licenses & Certifications section a critical trust signal. Properly featuring a certificate — including uploading it as media and pinning it to the Featured section — maximizes its visibility across your profile. This demo helps professionals and job seekers confidently navigate LinkedIn's certification workflow in minutes.

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