# What the certificate is and is not

A certificate of completion from DaycareMap BC, and what it does not mean.

Source: https://daycaremap.fyi/support/articles/academy/what-the-certificate-is
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Last updated: 2026-11-03

## What it is
It is a certificate of completion from DaycareMap BC. It shows that you finished a course and passed its exam on the date it names.

## What it is not
- It is not a license.
- It is not an accreditation.
- It is not board certification.
- It is not a professional qualification from a regulator, a school, or a professional body.

## Work rules
The rules for working in a field depend on where you live. A certificate from DaycareMap BC does not meet them. Check with the regulator for your field.

## How to describe it
Call it a certificate of completion from DaycareMap BC.