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A piece of paper swearing you know things, hoping nobody asks you to prove it.
means An official document or credential confirming that a person, product, or process meets a defined standard.
from From Latin certus (sure, settled) plus facere (to make) — literally to make certain, the bureaucratic dream of guaranteed competence.
Exam economyCertification industry generates billions annually in test fees.
Expiry built inMany lapse, conveniently requiring lucrative renewal.
Notary rootsMedieval scribes certified documents long before LinkedIn badges.