Certificate Options
Free, Verified & Premium Certificates on EduCourse
At EduCourse, every learner can access free online courses and receive a FREE downloadable certificate upon successful completion. Our goal is to make online learning accessible, flexible, and easy for everyone in South Africa and beyond.
In addition to the free certificate included with every course, we also offer optional Verified and Premium certificate upgrades for learners who would like enhanced verification features and additional personalization options.
You do not need to pay to complete a course or receive a certificate on EduCourse.
What Certificate Options Are Available?
EduCourse currently offers three certificate options:
- Free Certificate – Included with every course
- Verified Certificate – Optional upgrade with verification features
- Premium Certificate – Optional upgrade with additional personalization features
Certificate Comparison Table
| Feature | Free Certificate | Verified Certificate | Premium Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Option | ✅ Included FREE | Optional Upgrade – R69 | Optional Upgrade – R119 |
| Downloadable PDF Certificate | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Course Completion Recognition | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Certificate Verification ID | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| QR Code Verification | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Online Verification Page | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Shareable Verification Link | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Printed South African ID Number | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Enhanced Certificate Design | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Free Certificate
✅ Included FREE
- ✅ Downloadable PDF Certificate
- ✅ Course Completion Recognition
- ❌ Certificate Verification ID
- ❌ QR Code Verification
- ❌ Online Verification Page
- ❌ Shareable Verification Link
- ❌ Printed South African ID Number
- ❌ Enhanced Certificate Design
Verified Certificate
Optional Upgrade – R69
- ✅ Downloadable PDF Certificate
- ✅ Course Completion Recognition
- ✅ Certificate Verification ID
- ✅ QR Code Verification
- ✅ Online Verification Page
- ✅ Shareable Verification Link
- ❌ Printed South African ID Number
- ✅ Enhanced Certificate Design
Premium Certificate
Optional Upgrade – R119
- ✅ Downloadable PDF Certificate
- ✅ Course Completion Recognition
- ✅ Certificate Verification ID
- ✅ QR Code Verification
- ✅ Online Verification Page
- ✅ Shareable Verification Link
- ✅ Printed South African ID Number
- ✅ Enhanced Certificate Design
Frequently Asked Questions
Are EduCourse certificates free?
Yes. Every EduCourse course includes a free downloadable certificate of completion.
Do I need to pay to complete a course?
No. EduCourse courses and free certificates can be completed entirely free of charge.
Why are there paid certificate options?
Verified and Premium certificates are optional upgrades for learners who want additional features such as QR verification, certificate verification IDs, online verification pages, and ID number printing.
What is the difference between Free and Verified certificates?
The Free Certificate is included with every course. The Verified Certificate is an optional upgrade that includes additional verification features such as a certificate ID, QR code verification, and an online verification page.
What is included in the Premium certificate?
The Premium Certificate includes all Verified Certificate features, plus South African ID number printing and an enhanced certificate design.
Are Verified and Premium certificates optional?
Yes. Verified and Premium certificates are optional upgrades. Learners can still complete their course and download a free certificate without purchasing any upgrade.