About your digital certificate
Your digital certificate is valuable proof of your achievement that’s easy to share. You can instantly add it to social media profiles like LinkedIn, share it via email, or embed a badge into your email signature, helping you showcase your achievement wherever it matters most.
You have lifelong access to your digital certificates, and you can view and manage all of them in one place on Accredible’s platform, keeping your qualifications organised and always accessible.
For a complete guide to your digital certificate, we recommend that you explore the Accredible Help Centre or visit their recipient FAQ. This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know about your digital certificate—referred to by Accredible as a “digital credential”. It provides valuable written and video guides to help you make the most of your achievement.
Help and support
If you have any queries about your digital certificate, we recommend that you contact your course provider who will then contact us on your behalf. If this is not possible, please contact customerservice@wsetglobal.com. Please note we will require proof of identity to update any personal details or correct any spelling mistakes. Approved Programme Providers seeking detailed guidance on digital certificates can access comprehensive resources on our Global Campus. Please log in and navigate to the 'WSET Digital Certificates' section for advice and FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
What are the key benefits of digital certificates?
Digital certificates will bring you a huge range of benefits, including the following:
- You will receive your certificate much faster via email than by post
- You’ll will also be able to share your results more easily on social media, with employers, and will be able to print your own certificate
- Digital certificates are secure and easily verifiable online
- Digital certificates are better for the environment and more sustainable in the long-term
Which qualifications are included once a course provider switches to digital certificates?
Digital certificates are currently available for all Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications across wines, spirits, sake and beer.
Do I need to register to get my digital certificate?
All candidates should register for an account on the WSET website https://www.wsetglobal.com/registration/. This allows us to verify your email address to ensure that we only provide digital certificates to verified candidates.
Note for WSET School London students - if you booked your course on the wsetglobal.com website you will have automatically verified your email address as part of the booking process, so you don't need to do anything else.
On successful completion of your course, you will receive details on how to access your digital certificate via email.
How do I access my digital certificate?
You will receive an email with a one-time-access only link to access your certificate five days after we have issued your result to your course provider.
An account with Accredible is already created for you. When you sign in for the first time, click on ‘forgot password’, enter your email address, and click on ‘Request link’.
I have created an account with Accredible but cannot see my digital certificate?
You’ll need to ensure that the email address you used to create your account is the same one you used when you registered on wsetglobal.com/registration.
Can I add more than one email address to my Accredible account?
Yes. You can link multiple email address to one account. Go to What does the 'linked email' feature do? for more information
How do I print my certificate?
There are two options for printing your certificate (note that you must be logged into your Accredible account to print your certificate).
- Standard print: A PDF can be downloaded and printed from the certificate webpage. Go to How can I download and print my certificate? For more information
- Print Quality PDF: You can find this option under MORE on your certificate webpage. This option includes bleed margins and may be preferred if you are sending your certificate to professional print companies.
What formats are supported for printed certificates?
The template has been configured to print in both A4 and US Letter sizes. Note that the margins will vary slightly depending on the paper format you use.
What are digital badges?
Digital badges accompany all digital certificates. They can be embedded into email signatures and once clicked they will enable direct access to a your digital certificate.
Can digital certificates be shared on social media?
Yes. We encourage you to share your digital certificates on social media. Go to How do I share my credential? for more information.
How can digital badges be embedded into an email signature?
Go to How do I embed a credential to my email signature? for more information.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
Employers can verify the authenticity of your certificate through a link to the certificate you have shared with them, or via a digital badge. Once the link or badge has been clicked, the employer can verify the certificate by clicking on the ‘verify credential’ button.
If you have provided a printed digital certificate, the employer can use the QR code printed on the certificate to be taken to the certificate verification. Go to How do I verify a credential? for more information.
Who do I contact if I identify an error with my digital certificate (e.g. spelling mistakes, typos)?
We recommend you contact your course provider first, who will then contact us on your behalf. If this is not possible, please contact customerservice@wsetglobal.com. Please note we will require proof of identity to correct any spelling mistakes.
Are digital certificates secure?
Yes. Unlike easily-editable print or PDF certificates, digital certificates are more secure. Read how Accredible ensures that data is securely protected.
Do students still get physical pins/badges?
As part of the switch to digital certificates, physical pins will be switched to digital badges.
We understand that the physical pins are still very important to many of our students and alumni. We are exploring alternative ways to make these available and will share more information with you in due course.