# Exam Results - Pass

Upon passing an exam and if all other requirements for certification have been met, candidates will be granted the certification relevant to the Exam. 

Formal notice of successful certification from The Linux Foundation will be emailed within 3 business days of meeting program requirements.

The email notification(s) will include a notice providing the candidate's  Certificate ID number and how to access and download a PDF copy of their certificate, and instructions on accessing additional Certification Marks.

The Exam Preparation checklist in the portal will also display the candidate's achieved score in the "Results" section. It will also include a "View Certificate" option, that the candidate can click to view and/or download their certificate (.pdf file)

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