___---Employers want to know what you are
legally qualified, trained and tested to do.

Licenses are legal documents that state a person is legally qualified to do a specific job. (eg Registered Nurse License)

Certificates are documents issues by an agency that state a person has been tested and has been judged competent to do a specific job. (eg. Certified Veterinary Technician).

Diplomas are usually not considered to be credentials.

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