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Digital Certificate Information

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) now offers digital certificates—secure, certified electronic credentials that make it easy to share and verify your Harvard achievement.

Watch an overview video to learn more about how digital credentials work.

Digital certificate

How to Access Your Digital Certificate

When your digital certificate becomes available, you’ll receive an email from CeCredential Trust, with a secure link to download it.

If you need to request a new link, visit the CeCredential Trust website to resend your access email.

Why Offer a Digital Certificate

It's a secure, verifiable and official PDF you can share.

  • Verified authenticity: Employers and institutions can confirm your credential directly.

  • Unlimited sharing: Easily share with family, friends, and employers.

  • Instant validation: Use built-in verification services for immediate proof of your achievement.

  • Secure storage: Save your certificate across multiple devices.

  • Resume enhancement: Add your unique credential ID (12-digit Certified Electronic Document Identifier) and validation link directly to your résumé or LinkedIn profile.

Note: Digital certificates may not be available for all program completion dates. For security reasons, they cannot be printed.

For additional information about digital credentials, their features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com.

More About Digital Credentials

Credential Validation
Validate the authenticity of a CeCertificate

CeCredential Frequently Asked Questions
View commonly asked questions about the CeCertificate

Credential Validation Demo

CE validation demo