# Certified Electronic Credential Overview

## Related Pages

- [CeDiploma Features](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/cecredential/overview/) | Learn more about the security features of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate

- [Credential Validation](/student-resources/cecredential-validation.html) | Validate the authenticity of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate

- [CeCredential Frequently Asked Questions](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/cecredential/faq/) | View commonly asked questions about the CeDiploma or CeCertificate

## University of Phoenix now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertificate)!

![](/student-resources/cecredential-overview/_jcr_content/root/container/container_1555885764/columns/responsivegrid1/image.coreimg.png/1669853228283/register-phoenixedu-700x320.png)

**Watch an Overview video to learn more!**

## Credential retrieval

You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredentialTrust. If you need to request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to [Resend the link](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/account/resendinvitationlink/).

## Key benefits

- **More than a paper credential**
  - An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!

- **Different from a transcript**
  - Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
  - Proof of education with only the important details.
  - Simple for employers to read and understand.

- **Better than an eDiploma**
  - Each [credential](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/cecredential/overview/) provides a unique [12-digit CeDiD](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/solutions/validationservices/)*.
  - The CeDiD allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using [Validation Services](/student-resources/cecredential-validation.html).

- **Enhances your resume**
  - Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

_*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)_

## Overview video

[youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/rtb0CmPTRDU?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phoenix.edu&hl=en&mute=0&autoplay=0&loop=1&playlist=rtb0CmPTRDU&rel=1&playsinline=1)

## Highly secure:

- Each CeDiploma and/or CeCertificate can be independently validated here by future employers, State Government Licensing Agencies and any other entity that wishes to validate your achievement.
- The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
- For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

_Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates._

Visual demonstration of the 12-digit credential validation process. University of Phoenix alumni see a valid digital credential.

![Credential Validation Example](https://cedimages.azureedge.net/publicimages/Content/Images/CeDiplomaImages/CeValidationDemo_375x304.gif)

## More information

For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit [cecredentialtrust.com](https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/)

 

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