> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.workbolt.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Certifications Overview

> What certifications are, why they're required, and how they work on WorkBolt.

## What are certifications?

Certifications are short assessments that verify your understanding of a project's guidelines, quality standards, and task requirements before you start working. Some projects require you to pass a certification before you can access the job.

Certifications are unlocked when you get approved for a job that requires one. You can view all your certifications from the **Certifications** page in your dashboard.

## Certification levels

WorkBolt has two levels of certifications:

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  <Card title="Platform Level" icon="shield-halved">
    A one-time certification that qualifies you to work on the WorkBolt platform. This covers general platform rules, quality expectations, and conduct standards that apply to **all** jobs. You must pass this before you can start working on any project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Job Specific" icon="bullseye">
    Certifications tied to individual jobs or projects. Each one covers the unique guidelines, rules, and quality standards for that particular job. You'll receive these when you're approved for a job that requires one.
  </Card>
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<Note>
  You need to complete the **Platform Level** certification first. Job Specific certifications become available as you get approved for projects.
</Note>

## Why certifications exist

The data you produce on WorkBolt is used to train AI models. Certifications ensure that every contributor:

* Understands the specific project guidelines and rules
* Knows the quality standards expected for the job
* Can follow instructions accurately before working on real tasks

This reduces rejection rates and helps you succeed from your first submission.

## Certification types

Certifications come in different formats depending on the project:

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  <Card title="Quiz-based" icon="clipboard-question">
    Answer questions about the project's rules and guidelines. You must score above the pass threshold to earn the certification.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review material" icon="book-open">
    Read through instructions, watch training videos, and confirm your understanding of each section. No scored questions — just acknowledge each block.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Audio transcription" icon="headphones">
    Listen to audio samples and type exactly what you hear. Tests your transcription accuracy before you work on transcription projects.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Combined" icon="layer-group">
    A mix of instructional content, quiz questions, and audio tasks in a single certification.
  </Card>
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## Certification statuses

Each certification in your dashboard shows one of these statuses:

| Status          | Meaning                                                            |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Not Started** | Certification is available but you haven't begun it yet            |
| **In Progress** | You've made at least one attempt but haven't passed yet            |
| **Completed**   | You've passed the certification and can work on the associated job |

<Info>
  Certifications appear automatically when you're approved for a job that requires one. You don't need to request them.
</Info>