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CREDENTIALS September 13, 2026 8 min read CodeCrest Editorial Team

How to Display AWS, Cloud & Security Certifications on GitHub Profile README

Direct Answer (TL;DR)

To display professional IT and cloud certifications on GitHub, combine Shields.io official credential badges with direct hyperlinks to your verified Credly or Accredible verification badges. Group certifications by cloud vendor or specialty inside an HTML table.

Proving Cloud Competency to Recruiters

Recruiters searching for specialized roles (such as Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, or DevSecOps Specialist) frequently use certifications as initial screening criteria. Displaying official vendor badges linked directly to verified Credly transcripts provides immediate proof of qualification.

Production Certification Table Example

### ๐Ÿ… Industry Certifications & Credentials

<table>
  <tr>
    <td align="center" width="33%">
      <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS_Solutions_Architect-232F3E?style=for-the-badge&logo=amazonwebservices&logoColor=FF9900" /><br/><br/>
      <b>Professional Level</b><br/>
      <a href="https://www.credly.com/your-badge-id">Verify Credly โ†—</a>
    </td>
    <td align="center" width="33%">
      <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Kubernetes_CKA-326CE5?style=for-the-badge&logo=kubernetes&logoColor=white" /><br/><br/>
      <b>Certified Administrator</b><br/>
      <a href="https://www.credly.com/your-badge-id">Verify CNCF โ†—</a>
    </td>
    <td align="center" width="33%">
      <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/GCP_Architect-4285F4?style=for-the-badge&logo=googlecloud&logoColor=white" /><br/><br/>
      <b>Professional Cloud</b><br/>
      <a href="https://www.credly.com/your-badge-id">Verify Google โ†—</a>
    </td>
  </tr>
</table>

Frequently Asked Questions

โ“ Should I upload full-sized certificate PDFs?

No. Certificate PDFs are cumbersome to view in browser tabs. High-resolution vector badges with direct verification hyperlinks look significantly cleaner.

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