#  Certified Electronic Credentials at Harvard (CeDiploma and CeCertificate) 

 



Harvard University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma® and CeCertificate®). For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit [cecredentialtrust.com](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/cecredential/overview/).

### Key Benefits

- More than a paper credential
    - An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment.
- Different from a transcript
    - Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
    - Proof of education with only the important details.
    - Simple for employers to read and understand.
- Instantly verifiable
    - Each [credential](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/cecredential/overview/) provides a unique [12-digit CeDiD](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/solutions/validationservices/)\*.
    - The CeDiD allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using [CeCredential Validation](https://cecredential-validation.tlt.harvard.edu).
- Enhances your resume
    - Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

*\*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)*

### 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 or awaded/issued dates.

**For information on downloading your CeDiploma®/CeCertificate® please visit the** [**Retrieval**](/retrieve "Retrieving Your Credential") **page.**



 



 

 

 



 

 

 

 ![CeDiploma on a tablet](/sites/g/files/omnuum11586/files/credentials/files/register-sampleedu_700x320.png)

 



 

##  How Electronic Credential Validation Works 

 



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