# Certificates

In the Marketplace Platform, a certificate is an object that verifies a client or partner meets a vendor’s requirements and eligibility criteria for a specific program. 

It serves as official confirmation that the client or partner has complied with the vendor’s standards and is authorized to purchase or access the program’s products. Holding a certificate grants eligibility to purchase products and access all associated benefits and incentives offered by the program.

### Accessing certificates

The **Certificates** page allows you to view your certificates.

To access this page, select the main menu, then choose **Programs** > **Certificates**. Your list of certificates is displayed. This includes certificates awaiting vendor approval, as well as active, expired, and terminated certificates. 

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1674205915-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ5DNbniz33mXCZoO62Rm%2Fuploads%2FrW4OceFIRCuDBheQOuz1%2Fcertificates_page.png?alt=media&#x26;token=423c5748-3620-49be-a401-c690fcc3b442" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the Certificates page to view and manage certificates.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

On the **Certificates** page, you can view details, such as the certificate name and ID, name of the certificant, current status, and more.

You can also select a certificate to view detailed information organized across several tabs. The information available includes:

* Current status of the certificate and actions you can take, if any.
* Parameters linked to the certificate.
* Enrollments and agreements related to the certificate.&#x20;
* Terms and conditions of the program.
* Additional IDs, timestamps, and audit trail.

### Related topics

{% content-ref url="certificates/certificate-states" %}
[certificate-states](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/modules-and-features/program/certificates/certificate-states)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="certificates/view-certificates" %}
[view-certificates](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/modules-and-features/program/certificates/view-certificates)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="certificates/rename-certificate" %}
[rename-certificate](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/modules-and-features/program/certificates/rename-certificate)
{% endcontent-ref %}