Certification provides independent verification of a certain level of expertise in a particular area. Basically, it means you have completed the steps required to receive a particular designation. But this basic definition comes with a weakness--in some cases, individuals can become certified simply by paying a particular membership fee or by attending the required seminar.
Warriors victory parade to be held in Oakland on Friday. Updated 10:45 pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Ben Pechetti of Redwood city holds a cutout of Steph Curry before the start of an NBA Finals Game 6 Warriors Watch Party at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
Shop for Golden State Warriors championship shirts, hats and gear here. Prior to 2015, the Warriors had won a total of three NBA championships. They were the first ever NBA champions in 1947. The team was located in Philadelphia at the time. The Philadelphia Warriors also won the championship in 1956. The franchise relocated to California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors in 1962.