The education section of a CV provides employers with important information about your academic background and qualifications. In most situations your work-experience section will be of even higher importance, but for a lot of jobs you must have certain degrees and certificates.
Start with your most recent degree: List your most recent degree first, and work backward in chronological order. Include the name of the degree, the institution where you earned it, and the year you graduated.
Include your GPA: If you graduated with a high GPA (3.0 or higher), consider including it in the education section. This can help demonstrate your academic excellence.
Add relevant coursework: If you don't have much work experience yet, consider adding relevant coursework to the education section. This can help demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a specific area. Note however that you should be sure that the added coursework is relevant for the job position.
Include any relevant certifications: If you have any relevant certifications, such as a teaching license or professional certification, include them in the education section. These certificates should be relevant for the position you are applying to, otherwise you can skip them.
What education levels to include: Unless you are a recent high school graduate or have only completed high school, it's generally not necessary to include high school in the education section.
In rare situations you might start with a degree or certificate that is not your most recent one. For instance, when your highest degree is not your most recent one or when a particular certificate is absolutely key for the position you are applying to.
A general tips for your education section is to keep the descriptions rather concise. After all, your summary and work experience should be of higher relevance, so spend your words there instead. A rule of thumb is to write 0-2 brief sentences per degree.