Certifications/ Qualifications

OPTIONAL SECTION

CERTIFICATIONS and QUALIFICATIONS

If you have any certifications or qualifications, making a separate heading titled Certifications, or Certifications and Qualifications, (depending on what space you have and what you intend to include), is usually the best option. This is because simply put, a dedicated certifications/ qualifications section will allow you to emphasize these crucial selling points to their fullest extent, as shown in the example below

It is acceptable to list any certification or qualifications in an Educational section. It is also acceptable to list them in the Skills or Additional Information sections too. Doing so is somewhat a matter of choice and will depend on things like the layout of the C.V or resume in question, although if possible, as advised above, it is usually best to list any certifications or qualifications in their own dedicated Certifications/ Qualifications section

In this example, First Aid and Chartered Financial Analyst have been listed under a heading titled ‘Certifications’.
This is simply one example, remember that just like with any other section, there are various ways you can present your listings in a certifications/ qualifications section

Where should I include a Certifications/ Qualifications section on a C.V or Resume?

Contact Details

Profile statement – Career statement, personal statement, or resume objective

Employment History

Education

OPTIONAL SECTION – Relevant courses

OPTIONAL SECTION – Honors and Awards

OPTIONAL SECTION – You can include a Certifications/ Qualifications section here

Skills