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just sayin..
Because PADI charge more for a certificate. It's always an option though - just ask your instructor.
Some courses do come with a certificate.
It depends on what materials the instructor chooses to supply/has access to.
Are there any courses that only come with crewpack with certificate included? Most have a 'lite' version, less the fancy certificate and badges etc. Most centres opt for the lite version, to keep prices down.
Certificates (and the wonderful little badges) usually come with the C- Card through the post