Certificated/sərˈtɪfɪkeɪtɪd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Career Progression Used to indicate professional qualification that aids in job prospects. He became a certificated accountant after passing his exams. Pro Tip 2/3Educational Achievement Implies completion of specific education or training programs. Upon graduation, she was certificated in culinary arts. Pro Tip 3/3Official Recognition Suggests official or formal recognition of one's abilities by an institution. The course ends with all participants becoming certificated lifeguards.