How to Add Certifications to LinkedIn (2026)
Certifications show up in their own Licenses & certifications section and, when you link the issuing organization correctly, display its logo automatically. Here’s how to add one so it looks verified.
1. Add a Certification (Desktop)
- Go to your profile and click Add profile section.
- Expand Recommended and choose Add licenses & certifications.
- Fill in:
- Name — the exact certificate title.
- Issuing organization — start typing and pick the page with the logo so it links and displays the icon.
- Issue date (and Expiration date if it has one).
- Credential ID and Credential URL — the verification link from your certificate.
- Click Save.
2. Link the Credential So It Verifies
The Credential URL is what makes a certification credible. Paste the verification link your provider issued (Coursera, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.) — visitors get a Show credential button that opens proof.
If your certificate has no public URL, leave it blank rather than linking to a generic homepage.
3. Add It From the Provider (Auto-Fill)
Many providers (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Google) offer an Add to LinkedIn button at the end of a course. Clicking it pre-fills the name, issuer, date, and credential ID — just review and save.
4. Feature an Important Certification
To put a marquee credential at the very top of your profile, add it to your Featured section as a link or media file. See how to add the Featured section.
5. Troubleshooting
The issuer logo doesn’t appear
You typed the organization name instead of selecting its LinkedIn Page from the dropdown. Edit the entry and re-pick the issuer with the logo.
My certification expired
Add an expiration date when entering it — LinkedIn marks lapsed credentials. Update or remove expired ones to keep the section current.
Wrong order
Certifications sort by issue date. Adjust the dates if a newer credential isn’t on top.
Related LinkedIn guides: How to add the Featured section · How to add a promotion · How to download your resume · How to change your LinkedIn URL. To keep your profile and outreach in sync, see Carly’s LinkedIn integration.
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