The best replacement for certificates is degrees.

The best alternatives to certificates are rated as following:
★★★★★  degrees
★★★  diplomas
★★★  awards
★★★  certifications
★★★  degree
★★  licenses
★  gift cards
★  cards
★  physical gold
  associate degrees
  graduate degrees
  coupons
  trophies
  passwords
  tax deed
  federal reserve notes

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