Certified Electronic Credential Overview
Starting with February 2019 degree candidates, Teachers College, Columbia University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertificate)!
Watch an Overview video to learn more!
How to Access Your Digital Diploma or Certificate
You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredential Trust®. To request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to resend the link.
Key Benefits
- More than a paper credential
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- An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!
- Different from a transcript
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- Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
- Proof of education with only the important details.
- Simple for employers to read and understand.
- Better than an eDiploma
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- Each credential provides a unique 12-digit CeDiD*.
- The CeDiD allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using Validation Services.
- Enhances your resume
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- Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.
*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)
Credential Validation – demo
Highly Secure:
- Each CeDiploma and/or CeCertificate can be independently validated here by future employers, State Government Licensing Agencies and any other entity that wishes to validate your achievement.
- The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
- For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.
Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates.
For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential and its features, please visit cecredentialtrust.com
Related Pages
CeDiploma Features
Learn more about the security features of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate
Credential Validation
Validate the authenticity of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate
CeCredential Frequently Asked Questions
View commonly asked questions about the CeDiploma or CeCertificate
Validation Services is patent pending