Does the certificate expire?
No. Certificates for the free courses have no expiry date. They stay valid and verifiable unless withdrawn for misuse.
No. A Certificate of Completion for a free course carries its issue date and no expiry date. It stays valid and verifiable for good.
A certificate can be withdrawn only if it was obtained dishonestly, for example if the final assessment was not the holder's own work.
Updated 27 September 2026
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- How can an employer verify a certificate?Scan the QR code on the certificate, or enter the registration number printed on it with the holder's full name on the verification page. It shows the name, course, issue date and status.
- How do I get a certificate?Finish every module, pass the final assessment, then add the certificate and check out. It is a one-off fee from US$2.99 for a beginner course; checkout shows your price.