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 # The awesome certificates manifesto
 
-This is a curated list of free IT certification in various computer science areas and levels. 
-If you want to contribute to [awesome-certificates](awesome-certificates.md), read how to open a [pull request](pull_request.md).  
+Most IT certifications require payment which makes them inaccessible to many people. 
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+There are many free online courses provided but very few of them offer certificates for free.
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+This project aims to provide a curated list of free IT certifications in various computer science fields and levels of experience. 
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+If you want to contribute to [awesome-certificates](awesome-certificates.md), start with this [guide](contribution.md).
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+If you want to to add a course/certificate to this list, read how to open a [pull request](pull_request.md).