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How to Add a Certification on LinkedIn

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Want to show off your credentials on LinkedIn? Follow these steps to add a license or certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

1. Open your LinkedIn profile
Open LinkedIn and click the Me profile icon in the top right corner of your homepage and select View Profile from the dropdown.

2. Click Add profile section
Click on Add profile section in your profile header.

3. Expand Recommended section
In the Add to profile menu, expand the Recommended section.

4. Choose Add licenses & certifications
Under Recommended, choose Add licenses & certifications to begin adding a new credential.

5. Fill out certification details
Enter your certification details in the Add license or certification window.

6. Add supporting media
Click the + Add media button to upload a certificate or badge image.

7. Confirm media upload
Click Apply to confirm and attach your credential media.

8. Save your certification
Click Save to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile.

9. View your new certification
Return to Me > View Profile to see your new certification under Licenses & certifications.

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