certifications

[/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: certifications
certificações
1. Official documents or credentials that certify that a person has completed a course, met certain standards, or possesses specific qualifications
She earned multiple certifications in project management.
Ela obteve várias certificações em gerenciamento de projetos.
2. The act of officially confirming or authenticating something as true, accurate, or meeting specific requirements
The certifications of the product ensure its quality and safety.
As certificações do produto garantem sua qualidade e segurança.
3. Professional credentials issued by recognized bodies that validate expertise in a particular field
Industry certifications are highly valued by employers.
As certificações do setor são muito valorizadas pelos empregadores.
Certifications are highly valued in both Brazilian and American professional cultures as markers of expertise and commitment to career development. In Brazil, certifications in areas like English language proficiency, IT, and international standards (ISO) are particularly sought after. In the USA, industry-specific certifications (AWS, PMP, CPA) are often prerequisites for advancement.
NYC Slang
certs (informal abbreviation used in tech and professional communities)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
credentialsqualificationslicensesdocumentscertificatesattestations
Antonyms / Antônimos
disqualificationsrejections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
certificações
Standard term used in professional and educational contexts
São Paulo
certificações
Commonly used in corporate and tech industry settings
Rio de Janeiro
certificações
Standard usage in professional environments
Portugal
certificações
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'certificados' for individual certificates

Related Words

certifiedcertifycertificateaccreditationcredentialqualificationlicense

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn your certifications
hold certifications in
pursue certifications
professional certifications
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