Cal. Education Code § 94832 : Postsecondary Education — California Education Code — Private Postsecondary And Higher Education Institutions — Private Postsecondary Institutions — Definitions — Diploma Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session "Diploma" means a recognized educational credential, other than a degree, awarded by an institution that signifies satisfactory completion of the requirements of a postsecondary educational program below the associate's level. A diploma is also known as a certificate. Ca. Educ. Code § 94832 Added by Stats 2009 ch 310 (AB 48),s 6, eff. 1/1/2010.