Reddit Community Moderator Certification Program

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Overview

A practical training-and-badge style program for Reddit moderators covering foundational mod tools, best practices, and healthy community operations.

Last updated: 2026-02-14

What it covers

  • Reddit moderation tools and workflows
  • Rules, automation, and mod queues
  • Community health best practices
  • Handling reports and escalations
  • Team coordination and onboarding

Quick snapshot

Price$0
Time Commitment2-6 hours
Recertification IntervalNone
PrerequisitesNone
Difficulty1.5
Job Demand2
Self Employment8
Remote Roles10
Typical Salary (US): $40,000 - $90,000

Steps to get certified

  1. Complete ModCertification101 lessons
  2. Complete any required quizzes/exercises
  3. Apply the lessons in a test or real subreddit
  4. Complete follow-on modules if available
  5. Save proof of completion/badges

Free study resources

  • r/ModCertification101 course series
  • Reddit Help Center moderation resources
  • Moderator checklists and templates

Communities & discussion

  • r/modhelp
  • r/modnews
  • r/ModCertification101

Example jobs with this cert

  • Community Moderator
  • Online Community Manager
  • Community Specialist
  • Community Operations Associate
  • Content & Community Specialist
Official website to get this certification