SECO Certifications Guide

Certification titles and digital badges

SECO-Institute Foundation certificate and digital badge: Upon successful completion of a Foundation exam, you will receive an exam certificate.

To turn your exam certificate into a verifiable qualification that can improve your career prospects,  you need to unlock your Foundation certification title in the (S)ECO-System, our professional community. This is for free and takes only a few minutes.

By unlocking your certification title, you acquire the right to add a professional designation to your name. You officially become a certified Foundation professional, and receive a secure digital badge you can add to your CV, LinkedIn or digital portfolio to verify your competence to employers, clients and the professional community. As a bonus, you also gain access to exclusive webinars and other professional development resources.

Your SECO Foundation credentials will be completely free and valid for life. Foundation qualifications do not expire, and therefore are not subject to re-certification requirements.

Have you already passed a Foundation exam? Unlock your Foundation title now to give your career a boost.

SECO-Institute Practitioner certificate and digital badge: Upon successful completion of a Practitioner exam, you will receive an exam certificate.

To turn your exam certificate into a verifiable qualification that can improve your career prospects,  you need to unlock your Practitioner certification title in the (S)ECO-System, our professional community. This takes only a few minutes and a small annual maintenance fee (€75, exclusive VAT).

Once you have unlocked your credentials, you will be entitled to use the professional designation “certified Practitioner”. You will receive a digital certificate and a secure digital badge you can add to your CV, LinkedIn or digital portfolio to verify your competence to employers, clients and the professional community. As a certified member of the SECO community, you will also have access to free webinars and other professional development opportunities.

Your SECO Practitioner credentials will be valid for a year. To keep your Practitioner certification title and digital badge active, you will need to re-certify every year. To re-certify, you need to pay the annual maintenance fee of €75 and report at least 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in the (S)ECO-System. We will always contact you with help to re-certify before your credentials expire.

Have you already passed a Practitioner exam? Unlock your Practitioner title now to give your career a boost.

SECO-Institute Expert certification and digital badge: Upon successful completion of an Expert exam, you will receive an exam certificate.

To turn your exam certificate into a verifiable qualification that can improve your career prospects,  you need to unlock your Expert certification title in the (S)ECO-System, our professional community. This takes only a few minutes and a small annual maintenance fee (€75, exclusive VAT).

Once you have unlocked your credentials, you will be entitled to use the professional designation “certified Expert”. You will receive a digital certificate and a secure digital badge you can add to your CV, LinkedIn or digital portfolio to verify your competence to employers, clients and the professional community. As a certified member of the SECO community, you will also have access to free webinars and other professional development opportunities.

Your SECO Expert credentials will be valid for a year. To keep your Expert certification title and digital badge active, you will need to re-certify every year. To re-certify, you need to pay the annual maintenance fee of €75 and report at least 40 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in the (S)ECO-System. We will always contact you with help to re-certify before your credentials expire.

Have you already passed an Expert exam? Unlock your Expert title now to give your career a boost.

SECO-Institute Certified Officer certificate and digital badge: If you already have a high-level industry-recognised certificate (or equivalent knowledge and skills) and three years of relevant work experience, you are eligible to apply for a SECO-Certified Officer qualification.

Certified Officer qualifications are designed for professionals who seek to validate the expertise they have built up through hands-on work experience in their industry. To apply, you need to submit your professional CV (highlighting your most relevant projects and accomplishments) and your professional certificates (if applicable). Your application will be reviewed by leading industry experts, and the qualification will be awarded upon a thorough assessment of your professional achievements. To become a Certified Officer, you will also need to pay a small annual maintenance fee (€150, exclusive VAT) to cover assessment and administration costs.

Once your application is approved,  you will be entitled to use the professional designation “Certified Officer”. You will receive a digital certificate and a secure digital badge you can add to your CV, LinkedIn or digital portfolio to verify your competence to employers, clients and the professional community. As a certified member of the SECO community, you will also have access to free webinars and other professional development opportunities.

Your Certified Officer credentials will be valid for a year. To keep your Certified Officer certification title and digital badge active, you will need to re-certify every year. To re-certify, you need to pay the annual maintenance fee of €150 and report at least 40 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in the (S)ECO-System. We will always contact you with help to re-certify before your credentials expire.

Do you have the required knowledge, skills and work experience? Apply for your Certified Officer title now and earn a qualification that will help you progress to a senior management role.