The short answer
No. It is an EDWartens Certificate of Completion. It shows you finished a course and passed its final; it is not a vendor, university or government qualification, and it is verifiable, not accredited.
What the certificate is
| Detail | EDWartens certificate | Vendor certification |
|---|---|---|
| Shows you finished the course | Yes | No |
| Verifiable online | Yes | By the vendor |
| Issued by Siemens or Rockwell | No | Yes |
| A formal qualification | No | No |
EDWartens certificate
- Shows you finished the course
- Yes
- Verifiable online
- Yes
- Issued by Siemens or Rockwell
- No
- A formal qualification
- No
Vendor certification
- Shows you finished the course
- No
- Verifiable online
- By the vendor
- Issued by Siemens or Rockwell
- Yes
- A formal qualification
- No
No. It is an EDWartens Certificate of Completion. It records that you finished a specific course and passed its final assessment, with a number anyone can verify.
It is:
- not a vendor certification from Siemens, Rockwell or any other manufacturer
- not a university, government or accredited qualification
- not a licence to work on live equipment
Employers can use it as evidence of what you studied and passed. Many also want to see something you built, so the optional course project is worth doing.
Updated 22 October 2026
Related questions
- How can an employer verify a certificate?Scan the QR code or open the holder's verification link. Or go to Verification and enter the certificate number with the holder's full name. The page shows the name, course, date and status.
- What are course projects?Many courses have an optional project with a real brief. Submit a write-up of at least 150 characters, with a link or a file, and an AI reviewer marks it against the brief straight away. Resubmit as often as you like.
- Does the certificate expire?No. A certificate for a free course carries an issue date and no expiry date. It stays verifiable unless it is withdrawn for dishonest use.
- How do I get a certificate?Finish every module, pass the final assessment, then choose Claim certificate on your Certificates page and pay once. It is issued straight away with your name, and anyone can verify it.
- How much is a certificate?It is a one-off fee that depends on the course level: beginner, intermediate or advanced. The exact price, in your own currency where we can, is shown before you pay.
- Can I buy the certificate before I finish the course?Yes. On your Certificates page, choose Get it now beside a course in progress and pay once. The certificate is issued the day you pass the final assessment, with nothing more to pay.
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