Spiritual Meaning:
As a paper acknowledgement of a learnt skill, a certificate suggests awareness of the long-term benefit of spiritual knowledge – perhaps an initiation into a particular type of this knowledge.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
Being given a certificate or diploma suggests our efforts have been acknowledged by others. Giving someone such a document signifies that we have successfully passed on our own knowledge.

Everyday Material Aspects:
Since it confers status, we may dream of a certificate when we feel we have developed a degree of competence in our everyday life.