A diploma (from Greek δίπλωµα diploma) is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study, or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the U.K. and Australia, the word diploma refers to a level of academic award (see below). In some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, such a document is called a test… (More on Diploma)