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Courses vs certifications

Courses are for learning the material. Certifications are assessed credentials. The same discipline can have both paths, so choose the level that matches what you want to prove.

Courses

L1 and L2 are learning options. They give you access to the material and course progression, but they are not the same as earning a professional certification.

Certifications

L3 through L6 are assessed credentials. They can include exams, submissions, standards, deadlines, and certification validity periods.

LevelNameType
L1

Material

Self-study access to the material.

Course
L2

Course

Structured course completion without a professional certification.

Course
L3

Trainer

Assessed credential for demonstrating the standard.

Certification
L4

Teacher

Higher credential for teaching and correcting others.

Certification
L5

Athlete

Advanced performance and standards credential.

Certification
L6

Coach

Top coaching credential in the level path.

Certification