Leverage Your Certificate

How can I leverage my Cornell University credential on my resume or CV?

To learn more about how to leverage your hard-earned Cornell University credential, register here for a free, self-guided online course. This course will help you create a distinguished résumé and provide key information and strategies for a successful interview.

Online, you can connect with other eCornell alumni on our LinkedIn eCornell Group. To keep up with the latest from eCornell, follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

PLEASE NOTE: eCornell does not provide a direct link to your certificate or badges at this time. However, you can add your new certificate to your resume and LinkedIn profile using the format below.

Cornell University
Certificate in [your certificate title]
MONTH YEAR

To add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile page, select Add profile section, then Recommended, and then Add licenses & certifications.

Another option is to download the certificate from your portal, convert it to an image file, then add that image to LinkedIn as a post, or under the education section of your profile.

How can I add my certificate on Credly?
At this time, eCornell does not use Credly. But we hope to in the future!
What if I need someone to verify my certificate?
If you are listing your completed eCornell certificate on your résumé/CV and need it verified, please contact Student Support at ec_helpdesk@cornell.edu and our team will be happy to help. Note that we do need your documented consent before we can release any information.

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