diff --git a/client/src/components/settings/Certification.js b/client/src/components/settings/Certification.js
index fff3f26eb1..a595f65e20 100644
--- a/client/src/components/settings/Certification.js
+++ b/client/src/components/settings/Certification.js
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ class CertificationSettings extends Component {
         : createFlashMessage({
             type: 'info',
             message:
-              'To claim a certification, you must first accept our acedemic ' +
+              'To claim a certification, you must first accept our academic ' +
               'honesty policy'
           });
     };