ICOES Hard Copy Certificate

The International Council for Online Educational Standards is an independent body which provides quality accreditation for educational institutes and high quality, verifiable certificates to its students. It ensures that the highest standards for online education are being achieved.


This physical copy certificate underscores the educational value of your course to employers, colleagues and customers. It is issued directly by ICOES, printed on certificate paper (size A4), and includes your name, the name of your course, the date of course completion, your grade, and an embossed stamp.


ICOES Digital Certificate

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) additionally provides a digital PDF certificate which ensures that your course meets the highest standards for online education.


It can be used to increase your market value in your career, for visa purposes to work in countries like China, and shows employers the course taken is of value and an accredited course. 


It includes the ICOES logo and advisory board signature and is personalized with your name, the name of the course you have completed, your date of completion, and your grade.


Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Many of our courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified. You will earn CPD points and can also order a CPD certificate when you successfully complete the course. CPD allows you to maintain or enhance your knowledge, skills and experience, and is required by some professional body memberships. 


Whether or not a course is CPD certified is displayed on the individual course page.


Certificate of Achievement

When you successfully complete an International Open Academy course, you can order a digital certificate of achievement with your name and the course on it. 


Successfully completing a course means that you have completed each lesson in full, and passed your exams. 


Proof of Enrollment

Show your commitment to learning new skills with this Proof of Enrollment. Present persons in positions of authority this letter as physical proof of your engagement and that you have begun your educational journey at IOA.


Your Proof of Enrollment is delivered as a downloadable PDF. This is not a standalone item, and should only be purchased in conjunction with a course.


Proof of Completion

Similar to the above Proof of Enrollment, this can be issued once a course is completed in full. The digital Proof of Completion comes with your name and the name of your course on it. Show employers and other interested parties your success in learning new skills or add it to your CV to show potential clients and customers your mastery of the material.


Successfully completing a course means that you have completed each lesson in full, and passed your exams with 55% (or above) on each module.


Result Breakdown

This transcript shows your marks for each module and is a great way to display your mastery of the subject. In demonstrating your exam results, you can illustrate that you have understood the material and will be able to apply that knowledge in real life. 


This Result Breakdown will also give you a deeper understanding of your results so you can find out where you went wrong, and study the course material again to master it. 


This is delivered as a downloadable PDF. This is not a standalone item, and should only be purchased in conjunction with a course.


IAPCC Digital Certificate

The International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) is a non-profit global industry association that represents private post-secondary schools, institutes, and colleges offering career-specific educational programs.

An IAPCC accreditation ensures that your course meets rigorous quality standards. Our audits evaluate curriculum, faculty, and facilities. When you display your IAPCC certificate, you’re showcasing excellence.

The certificate is issued in PDF format and it includes the IAPCC logo and is personalised with your name, the name of the course you have completed, your date of completion, and your grade.