# Third-party Badges

* These are also referred to as “web3 certifications as a service”
* They are issued by a third-party entity that decided to use TheBadge’s certification platform to issue its own certificates.
* These badges are backed by this third-party entity.

**For example:**

An online educational platform, such as Udemy, could issue its certifications on-chain by registering as a third-party entity on TheBadge. Once registered, it will be able to create its certifications on-chain without having to develop the technology.


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