Educational Credentials and Awards

to recognize and acknowledge someone's effort in achieving a specific thing

The coach credits the team's victory to rigorous training sessions.

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training.

a certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study

She proudly displayed her diploma on the wall of her office.

an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

He earned his General Equivalency Diploma after dropping out of high school.

a qualification awarded by an educational institution, typically upon completion of a prescribed course of study

She earned her academic degree in psychology after completing four years of undergraduate study.

an academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of undergraduate studies

After four years of hard work, she proudly received her baccalaureate in English literature.

a two-year academic credential from a community college or technical school

She earned her associate degree in computer science.

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

She earned her bachelor's degree in biology last year.

a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

She decided to pursue a master's degree in education to further her career as a teacher.

the highest degree given by a university

She earned her doctorate in physics from Harvard University.

a qualification awarded to students in South Africa who have achieved the necessary academic standards to proceed to tertiary education

With her matric exemption, she was eligible to apply for admission to university.

a provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom, offering a range of courses and certifications in various subjects

She completed her BTEC qualifications in Business Administration before starting her career in marketing.

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

The court made an award of damages to the injured worker.

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

an academic qualification awarded for outstanding achievement in a higher education program

She graduated with an honors degree in biology, earning recognition for her exceptional research.

an academic distinction awarded based on a student's exceptional performance

The commencement program listed the names of graduates who received Latin honors, highlighting their outstanding academic achievements.

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

She graduated cum laude from the university, reflecting her hard work.

(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student

She graduated magna cum laude from the university.

(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student

She graduated summa cum laude from the university.

an academic qualification in British education awarded to students who achieve the highest level of academic excellence in their field of study

She graduated with a first-class honours degree in mathematics, earning recognition for her exceptional academic performance.

an academic classification in British education awarded to graduates who achieve a level of academic performance below that of a first class honours degree

She graduated with a second class honours degree in Economics.

an academic classification in British education awarded to graduates who achieve a level of academic performance below that of a second class honours degree

He graduated with a third class honours degree in Psychology.