Certifications are usually earned from a professional society or educational institute, not the government. However, a government agency can decree a certification is required by law for a person to be allowed to perform a task or job.
When The Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW Television Network, on September 10, 2009, it attracted the largest audience of any series since the network began in 2006.
The network has ordered a sixth season of The Vampire Diaries, a 10th season of Supernatural and a third season of Arrow, all established hits, while Reign and The Originals were picked up for second seasons.