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 - This pull request should have the name of courses/certificates in the format `Add Name of Course(s)/Certificate(s)`.
 	- ✅ `Add Java Introduction`
 	- ❌ `Update readme.md`
-- Your entry here should follow the existing Markdown table format. The first character should be uppercase and all coloums should be filled out. 
 - Your entry should be added at the bottom of the appropriate category.
 - Not a duplicate. Please search for existing submissions.
-- Include the link to digital badge/certificate when possible.
 - Make sure the course link is working.
 - Has consistent formatting and proper spelling/grammar.
 	- Consistent and correct naming. For example, `Node.js`, not `NodeJS` or `node.js`.