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.
Malia visits the Museum of Terracotta Warriors during a 2014 visit to the historic excavation site in Xi'an, China. President Obama and Malia ride bikes during a 2013 vacation on Martha's Vineyard. Sasha and Malia Obama take a photo of themselves during the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade.