Certwright What it really costs to become.

How we make money

And why it doesn't change what you see first.

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Certwright earns money in three ways: education-program referrals, financing-partner referrals, and a small amount of Amazon affiliate revenue on study materials and gear. None of that changes the order information appears in: the free and low-cost path (community college, apprenticeship, employer-sponsored training, WIOA grants) is shown above financing whether or not we get paid for the financing link.

Education and training programs

Some "find a program" links route through paid partner networks rather than directly to a school. We only route to programs we've checked are legitimate, accredited where accreditation applies, and not flagged by state consumer-protection actions. We don't rank a program higher because it pays more per referral, and we don't accept placements from schools we haven't vetted.

Financing partners

Financing links (student loans, in-house payment plans) are affiliate relationships. They're presented after the free and low-cost paths on every page, with the real cost of borrowing stated plainly. We're not in the business of pushing debt to maximize a referral fee.

Amazon Associates

As an Amazon Associate, Certwright earns from qualifying purchases.

Study guides, exam-prep books, and starter gear linked on this site may carry an Amazon affiliate tag. Outbound Amazon links carry rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" and the tag is visible in the URL. This is incidental revenue, not the site's business model.

Where we draw the line

No school or program has ever paid to be ranked first, to have a free or cheap alternative removed from a page, or to change a cost or salary figure. See the editorial policy for the full standard.

Required disclosure

This page is provided in compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising.