who has completed vs who have completed

Both "who has completed" and "who have completed" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Who has completed" is used when referring to a singular subject, while "who have completed" is used when referring to plural subjects.

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who has completed

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular subject.

Use "who has completed" when the subject is singular, such as "He is the one who has completed the task."

Examples:

He is the one who has completed the project.
She is the student who has completed the assignment.

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A certificate signed by the SG/HR shall be awarded to a participant who has completed an ESDC course.
A certificate signed by the High Representative shall be awarded to a participant who has completed an ESDC course.
An official who has completed at least ten year's service shall be entitled to a retirement pension.
A STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST 10 YEARS' SERVICE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A RETIREMENT PENSION. HE SHALL, HOWEVER, BE ENTITLED TO SUCH PENSION IRRESPECTIVE OF LENGTH OF SERVICE IF HE IS OVER 60 YEARS.
A member of the temporary staff who has completed more than one year's but less than four years' service shall receive a resettlement allowance proportionate to his length of service.
A member of the temporary staff who has completed more than one year's, but less than four years' service shall receive a resettlement allowance proportionate to his length of service, incomplete years being disregarded.';
3. A certificate signed by the SG/HR shall be awarded to a participant who has completed an ESDC course. The modalities of the certificate shall be decided by the Steering Committee. The certificate shall be recognised by the Member States and by the EU institutions.
who has completed a minimum of six months' service,
I have been very concerned about the problem of urban policies for several years, so I congratulate our colleague Mrs Napoletano who has completed this important task with such dedication.
Chu Tzè, third citizen of our hemisphere who has completed the ten victorious hunts...
3. A driver who has completed a first course of periodic training as referred to in paragraph 2 shall undergo periodic training every five years, before the end of the period of validity of the CPC certifying periodic training.
An applicant for MCC/IR training who has completed MCC/VFR training shall be exempted from the requirement in (a)(1)(i), and shall complete 5 hours of practical MCC/IR training.
Third, the appellant claims that the Civil Service Tribunal infringed the principle of non-discrimination when assessing the value of the appellant's diplomas and comparing them to the ones of a person who has completed an undergraduate degree.

Alternatives:

he has completed
she has completed

who have completed

This phrase is correct when referring to plural subjects.

Use "who have completed" when the subject is plural, such as "They are the ones who have completed the task."

Examples:

They are the students who have completed the assignment.
The team members who have completed the project will be recognized.

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for persons who have completed exclusively foreign periods of insurance:
for persons who have completed exclusively foreign periods of insurance:
The share of young people (aged 20-24) who have completed upper-secondary education has only slightly improved since 2000.
Under Directives 77/452/EEC and 80/154/EEC the professional qualifications of nurses who have completed five years of technical medical school are not recognised within the acquired rights scheme.
Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund - KRUS) - Regional Branch in Warsaw - for persons who have completed:
Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund - KRUS) - Regional Branch in Tomaszów Mazowiecki - for persons who have completed:
And now we consume that kill as a symbol of unity with those who have completed their blood missions and furthered the life of the tribe.
Additional training shall, in accordance with the arrangements of the individual Member States, ensure that persons who have completed their training can keep abreast of progress in pharmacy.
The aim of the programme is to bring foreign students to the same level as students who have completed equivalent courses of study in the Belgian educational system.
Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution - ZUS) - Branch Office in Łódź - for persons who have completed:
Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution - ZUS) - Branch Office in Nowy Sącz - for persons who have completed:
Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution - ZUS) - Branch Office in Łódź - for persons who have completed:
Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution - ZUS) - Branch Office in Nowy Sącz - for persons who have completed:
Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution - ZUS) - Branch Office in Opole - for persons who have completed:
Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund - KRUS) - Regional Branch in Warsaw - for persons who have completed:
Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund - KRUS) - Regional Branch in Tomaszów Mazowiecki - for persons who have completed:
Young people who have completed their university education find it difficult to enter the labour market because employers very often emphasise professional experience, which young people do not have at that stage of their lives.
Regarding the completion of approved education by candidates applying for certification at operational level who have completed 36 months of seagoing service, the Japanese authorities argued that they comply with the relevant requirements of the STCW Convention.
the Secretariat's reception and representation expenses, including the purchase of items and medals for officials who have completed 15 or 25 years' service,
Continuing training shall ensure, in accordance with the arrangements prevailing in each Member State, that the persons who have completed their studies can keep up with progress in medicine. ;

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they have completed
the students have completed

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who has completed vs who have completed