Certificates of Completion

CPE (Continuing Professional Education) refers to a set of activities that are required for CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) and employees at professional service firms to maintain their skill set. These employees must earn a certain number of CPE credits in order to renew their CPE license (varies by state) or to meet regulatory requirements.

To help professionals meet their CPE requirements, Udemy offers the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) courses below, which are eligible for CPE credits through Personal Plan or course purchase.

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Fields of Study

• Accounting
• Communications and marketing
• Finance
• Personal development
• Personnel / Human resources

Accounting

Accounting in 60 Minutes, by Vince Turner

• CPE Credits: 2.0

Accounting Made Easy: A Quick Guide to Financial Accounting, by 365 Careers

• CPE Credits: 2.2

Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis: Complete Training, by 365 Careers

• CPE Credits: 6

Audit – Financial Statement, by Bob Steele

• CPE Credits: 23.8 credits

Bookkeeping Basics #1, by Ron Trucks

• CPE Credits: 7.

Bookkeeping Basics #2, by Ron Trucks

• CPE Credits: 5.4

Bookkeeping Basics #3, by Ron Trucks 

• CPE Credits: 7.2

Building an Organizational Budget, by Angel Radcliffe 

• CPE Credits: 1.8

Financial Accounting - Adjusting Entries & Financial Statement, by Bob Steele

• CPE Credits: 16

Financial Accounting - Closing Process, by Bob Steele

• CPE Credits: 11

Financial Accounting – Subsidiary Ledgers & Special Journals, by Bob Steele

• CPE Credits: 15.0 credits 

Communications and marketing

Active Listening: You Can Be a Great Listener by Lauren Powers

• CPE Credits: 4.2 

Communicating with Empathy, by Elizabeth Pierce

• CPE Credits: 1.6 credits

Cross-Cultural Communication: How To Flex Your Style by Life Progression Project

• CPE Credits: 2

Emotional Intelligence at Work: Learn from Your Emotions by Leila Bulling Towne 

• CPE Credits: 1.8

Speak Like a Pro: Public Speaking for Professionals by Jennifer Hennings 

• CPE Credits: 2.2

Taking the Work Out of Networking by Karen Wickre

• CPE Credits: 1.8

Write Like a Boss: Master Your Business Writing Skills by Elizabeth Goins 

• CPE Credits: 2.4

Finance

Introduction to Finance, Accounting, Modeling and Valuation, by Chris Haroun

• CPE Credits: 6.0

Personal development

Agile Leadership and Resilient Teams by Michael Papanek

• CPE Credits: 2.4

Critical Thinking Strategies For Better Decisions by John Rampton

• CPE Credits: 2 

Design Thinking for Beginners: Develop Innovative Ideas by Laura Pickel

• CPE Credits: 1.8

Growth Mindset: The Key to Greater Confidence and Impact by Diane Flynn

• CPE Credits: 1.8

Goal Setting at Work: Plan for Success and Reach Your Goals by Leila Bulling Towne

• CPE Credits: 1.8

How to Manage & Influence Your Virtual Team by Hassan Osman

• CPE Credits: 4.6

How To Make Better, Faster Decisions At Work by Erik Larson

• CPE Credits: 2.4

Mastering Conflict Management and Resolution at Work by Dr. Priya Nalkur

• CPE Credits: 2 

Time Management Mastery: Do More, Stress Less by Alexis Haselberger

• CPE Credits: 3.4

The Stress Detox: Reduce Stress and Burnout In The Workplace by Ritu Riyat

• CPE Credits: 1.8

The Science of Leadership by Gregory Caremans

• CPE Credits: 4.6

What's Your Leadership Style?, by Priya Nalkur

• CPE Credits: 2.2

Personnel / human resources

Be a Great Mentor: A Practical Guide to Mentorship by JeanAnn Nichols 

• CPE Credits: 2.4

CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS: Drive Strategic Results by Vicki Hart

• CPE Credits: 2.0

Developing Emotional Intelligence in Teams by Robin Hills

• CPE Credits: 5

The Essential Guide for Effective Managers by Marie Deveaux 

• CPE Credits: 2.2

The Superboss Playbook for Managers by Sydney Finkelstein

• CPE Credits: 2.4 

Talent Development for Leaders: Develop Your High-Potentials by Mary Walters

• CPE Credits: 2 

Udemy is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

In order to receive National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, learners must:

• Complete all course content.
• Complete the review questions at the end of each section.
• Complete the CPE Qualified Assessment at the end of the course with a score of 70% or greater.

Once these requirements are met, learners will have the ability to access and download the CPE Certificate of Completion.

Learn more about CPE and which courses are eligible for NASBA CPE credits.

This article includes answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting steps regarding certificates of completion.

Table of contents

Frequently asked questions

• Where do I find my certificate of completion?
• Do all courses offer certificates of completion?
• Do free courses offer certificates of completion?
• Do practice test courses offer certificates of completion?
• Can I change the formatting of my certificate of completion?
• Can I customize my certificate?
• Can I use Udemy certificates for formal accreditation?
• Will certificates be issued for gifted courses?
• I need to change the name or language of my certificate.
• How can I share my certificate on social media?
• How is the course’s number of hours determined?
• Do I need to complete the lectures in order?
• If I retake a course I completed previously, will the completion date be updated?

Troubleshooting

• I finished my course but I still can’t access my certificate of completion. How come?
• My lecture or course item (quiz, practice test) is not getting marked as complete. How do I fix this?
• I’ve completed my course and the trophy has appeared, but when I click on it, I can’t see a certificate. Why?
• Why did my name not update on my certificate?
• Why did my language not update on my certificate?

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find my certificate of completion?

Learn how to download your certificate of completion on a browser or on the Udemy mobile app.

Do all courses offer certificates of completion?

No. Currently only paid, approved courses offer a certificate of completion. Free courses and courses that only include practice tests do not offer a certificate of completion.

Do free courses offer certificates of completion?

No. As mentioned above, only paid courses offer Certificates of Completion.

Please note: If you have enrolled in a free course before March 17, 2020, you will retain access to your certificate of completion for those free courses only. 

Do practice test courses offer certificates of completion?

No, practice-test courses, or courses that only consist of practice tests, do not offer Certificates of Completion.

Can I change the formatting of my certificate of completion?

Currently, certificates are created using a template, and there is no way to change the formatting for them at this time. 

Can I customize my certificate?

As certificates are created using a template, there is no way to change the formatting, remove features, or add photos at this time. 

Can I use Udemy certificates for formal accreditation?

Udemy is not an accredited institution. Certificates demonstrate skills and accomplishments, but they cannot be used for formal accreditation. 

Will certificates be issued for gifted courses?

Yes, certificates are available for courses that were gifted. Once the course is completed, the name of the gift recipient will appear on the certificate.

I need to change the name or language of my certificate.

Learn how to change the language or name on your certificate of completion.

How can I share my certificate on social media?

Learn how to share your certificate of completion on a browser.

• Using the mobile app? Learn how to share your certificate of completion on the Udemy mobile app.

How is the course’s number of hours determined?

The number of hours listed on the certificate of completion is based on the course video hours at the most recent completion. If an instructor adds lectures after a learner completed the course, they can complete the new lectures and regenerate the certificate to reflect the longer course duration.

Do I need to complete the lectures in order? 

No. You can receive your certificate of completion once all the lectures and course items are marked as complete.

If I retake a course I completed previously, will the completion date be updated? 

No. The completion date on a certificate will be associated with the date that you first completed the course. One exception to this is when a course adds new lectures. If these new lectures are completed, the certificate of completion will then automatically regenerate with the new date.

Troubleshooting

I finished my course but I still can’t access my certificate of completion. How come?

To receive your certificate of completion, each curriculum item must be marked as complete. Double-check the course curriculum in the course player to make sure each lecture and course item has a checkmark beside it and is marked as complete.

My lecture or course item (quiz, practice test) is not getting marked as complete. How do I fix this?

Learn how to mark a lecture or course item as complete.

I’ve completed my course and the trophy has appeared, but when I click on it, I can’t see a certificate. Why?

Occasionally the system may need some time to see your updated certificate. If you have not received your certificate within an hour please try refreshing the certificate page, or clear your cache as cookies to see the updated certificate.

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Why did my name not update on my certificate?

Please ensure that the information is updated directly from your certificate and not just from your profile (Learn how to change your certificate name).

It may take some time to see your updated certificate. If you have not received your certificate within an hour, please check your spam folder or refresh the certificate page to see the updated certificate.

Why did my language not update on my certificate?

Please ensure that the information is updated directly from your certificate and not just from your language settings (Learn how to change your certificate language).

It may take some time to see your updated certificate. If you have not received your certificate within an hour, please check your spam folder or refresh the certificate page to see the updated certificate.

When you complete a paid Udemy course, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you can share with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers!  This article explains how you can download your certificate, after completing your course on a browser. 

• Using the mobile app? Learn how to download your certificate on the Udemy mobile app.
• Updating your name or language? Learn how to change the name or language on your certificate.

How to download your certificate of completion

1. When all the curriculum items of a course have been completed, the trophy above the course player will change color, and you will see a notification indicating the certificate of completion is ready.

2. Click on the trophy. Then, click Get Certificate to view the certificate.

3. The certificate will look something like the image below. To download the certificate, click Download on the lower right-hand side of the page.

Certificates can be saved as a .pdf or .jpg file so that you can easily share your accomplishments.

How to share your certificate of completion

You can share your certificate as a post across several social media platforms. To do so, click the Share button on your certificate page.  

Please make sure you are logged into the desired social media platform. After clicking Share, a customizable text template will appear with a link to your certificate. You can personalize your message before posting your certificate.

Encountering issues? If you are having trouble seeing the automated message, you can manually share your certificate on social media by using the URL of your certificate. This URL can also be found at the top right of the certificate

Please note: 

• Sharing your certificate is different from adding your certification to your online profiles. For detailed instructions on how to do this, consult the help resources of each specific social media platform.
• Free courses and courses that only include practice tests do not offer a certificate of completion.
• Udemy is not an accredited institution. Certificates demonstrate skills and accomplishments, but they cannot be used for formal accreditation. 

Having trouble?

Please view our frequently asked questions for troubleshooting steps to access your certificate of completion.

This article explains how you can change the language or the name on your certificate of completion.

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• Learn how to download your certificate on a browser or on the Udemy mobile app.

How to change the name on your certificate of completion

Certificates of completion are generated using whatever name you entered when you created your Udemy account. If you need to change the certificate’s name, please follow the steps below.

Please note: Changing the name or language for your certificate of completion can only be done via a web or mobile browser, and not on the Udemy mobile app. 

1. After navigating to your certificate, click on Update your certificate as shown below.

2. Next, click Update your profile name to proceed to your profile page.

3. Change your name there to what you want to be included on your certificate, and click Save. 

4. Then click Save changes on the certificate page. We will send you an email to confirm when your updated certificate is ready.

How to change the language of your certificate of completion

Certificates of completion are generated in the same language that is set for your account. If you need to change the language of your certificate,  please follow these steps:

1. While accessing Udemy.com via a web or mobile browser, navigate to your certificate and click on Update your certificate as shown above.

2. Select from the available languages you wish to change your certificate to.

3. Click Save Changes. We will send you an email to confirm when your updated certificate is ready. 

Having trouble updating your certificate?

It may take some time to see your updated certificate. If you have not received your certificate within an hour, please check your spam folder or refresh the certificate page to see the updated certificate.

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• View our frequently asked questions on certificates.