How to Fix Incorrect Name on Your Coursera Certificate

Learn how to update your name on Coursera and reissue your certificate to ensure your achievements are correctly displayed.

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Incorrect name on your Coursera certificate? Update your Coursera profile with the correct details by navigating to 'Account Settings' and clicking on 'Name'. After updating, reissue your certificate from the course 'Certificates' section to reflect the changes. This ensures your achievements are accurately represented.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I change my name on a Coursera certificate after it's issued? Yes, by updating your name in your Coursera profile under 'Account Settings' and then reissuing the certificate from the course's 'Certificates' section, you can have the corrected name displayed.
  2. How do I update my profile name on Coursera? Log into Coursera, go to 'Account Settings', click on 'Name', enter the correct name, save the changes, and then reissue any certificates as needed.
  3. Will reissuing my certificate reflect the updated name immediately? After updating your profile name, reissuing the certificate should promptly display the correct name on the certificate.

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