How to Add Your VDQGBSA Certification to Your LinkedIn Profile
If you are a member of the Vehicle Damage Quantification Governance Body of South Africa (VDQGBSA), you can showcase your certification on your LinkedIn profile by following these steps:
Step 1: Add the Licenses & Certifications Section (If Not Already Added)
If you’ve never added a certification before, you first need to add the Licenses & Certifications section to your profile.
1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select View Profile.
2. Click Add profile section in the introduction section.
3. Click the Recommended dropdown menu, then select Add licenses & certifications.
Step 2: Add Your VDQGBSA Certification
1. In the Add license or certification pop-up window, enter your certification details:
✅ Name: Enter the exact certification name based on your membership level.
▪ Example: VDQGBSA Professional Member Certification
✅ Issuing Organization: Type Vehicle Damage Quantification Governance Body of South Africa (VDQGBSA) and select it from the list to display their official logo.
✅ Issue Date: Select the month and year when you received your certificate.
✅ Expiration Date: Select December 31 of the same year as the expiration date (since all VDQGBSA certificates are valid until December 31 each year).
✅ Credential ID: Leave Blank
✅ Credential URL: Leave Blank
2. Click Save to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile.
Step 3: Edit or Remove Your Certification (If Needed)
If you need to update or remove your VDQGBSA certification:
1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage, then select View profile.
2. Scroll down to the Licenses & Certifications section.
3. To edit: Click the Edit icon next to the certification, make your changes, and click Save.
4. To delete: Click the Edit icon next to the certification, then click Delete license or certification and confirm Delete.
Final Tip:
👉 Keep your VDQGBSA certification updated annually by repeating the above steps each time you renew your membership. This ensures your LinkedIn profile reflects your current professional credentials.
