How to create a certificate

A certificate is a simple and effective tool for online learning. It highlights successful course completion and motivates your participants. This article explains how to create a certificate, customize it, and add it to a course.

What is a Certificate on Kwiga

A certificate is a personalized document that participants receive after completing a course. On the Kwiga platform, you can upload your design or use ready-made templates. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your professionalism and add aesthetics to your educational content.

How to Create a Certificate

1. Go to the Courses section → Certificates.

2. Click the +Certificate button to create a new certificate.

3. Please enter the certificate title (we recommend using the course name for convenience) and select the certificate's language.

4. Click Next.

At the next stage:

You can upload your certificate layout in .jpeg, .jpg, .png, or .svg format or select a template from the catalog of available designs.

How to Edit a Certificate

After adding or choosing a layout, you can customize the certificate's content.

Add any text and format it as needed.

You can add a new text block to the certificate using the yellow button labeled Drag me to the template on the right.

You can add multiple text blocks, and for each one, you can configure its settings.

You can add a variable (custom field) in addition to plain text, such as selecting the data that will automatically populate the certificate based on the participant's information.

Furthermore, you can adjust the font, size, color, and background of the text or its position.

If you added an unnecessary block, simply click on it and, on the settings panel to the left, click "Delete."

Certificate Features and Customizations

Student's Name on the Certificate

To add the student’s name, you can use variables:

In the list of variables, you will see two options for each field, such as Full Name (contact) and Full Name. This is because each student has an account on the platform containing data they entered during registration, which only the student can change in their profile. In the CRM, you will see the contact details, such as the name and phone number the student provided when registering for your project or the data you entered when importing the student list.

In some cases, the student may have changed their name in their profile after registration, but these changes will not be visible to you in the CRM.

If you want to use a name that you see in CRM and not leave a student an opportunity to enter it by themselves, use the following variables:

Contact First Name {contact.first_name}

Contact Last Name {contact.last_name}

Contact Full Name {contact.name}

If you want the users to edit their profile and fill in or edit their name for the certificate, use these variables:

First Name {first_name}

Last Name {last_name}

Full Name {name}

Custom Font

You can use a custom Google font for your certificates by specifying the link to the desired font. To do so, go to the Certificate Settings at the top right.

Once you’ve added the link in the certificate settings, you can choose this font while editing the text.

Certificate Number

Add a universal identifier to each certificate—its number—to prevent forgery. To do this, add a text field where you want the number to appear and select Universal Certificate Identifier from the left menu instead of text.

How does it work?
The number is formed as follows: first, the unique product identifier is displayed, followed by the serial number of the certificate for that product: {id of the product}-XXXX,

where:

• {ID of the product} is the unique identifier for your course or program.

• XXXX is the serial number of the certificate issued for this product.

For example, for a course with the identifier 12435, the first certificate will have 12435-0001, and the 112th will have 12435-0112.

Language Versions of the Certificate

A certificate can be customized for multiple language versions (add another version by clicking +Language), regardless of the template's language. If the student's profile language doesn’t match any language version of the certificate, the default language version will be used. Additionally, you can make all language versions of the certificate available for the student to view in their profile. If this option is turned off, the student will only see the version that matches their profile language or the default language version if no match is found.

Previewing the Certificate

To ensure your certificate looks flawless, use the preview function.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Click the Preview button to see what the completed certificate will look like.

2. Select the participant whose data you want to check and choose the course title. Then, click the blue Preview button.

This will help verify the data's accuracy, the design style, and the certificate's overall appearance before issuing it.

How to Add a Certificate to a Course

Adding a certificate to a course helps highlight participants' achievements and provides official confirmation of their success. Follow these simple steps to set up this feature:

1. In the "Courses" menu, find the desired course.

2.  Open its Settings.

3. Click the Add Certificate button, select a template from the list, and click Add.

4. Customize the certificate issuance conditions according to your needs.

Note: It is possible to override the certificate for a specific pricing plan by selecting a different layout and configuring the issuance conditions.

Certificate Issuance Conditions

1. When to send the certificate

After completing the course: The certificate will be automatically sent when the participant views all lessons and completes all tasks. The timing may vary for each participant, depending on their pace of learning.

After a specific lesson: The certificate becomes available after completing a designated lesson. A lesson is considered completed if:

• All videos are watched at 85%, and audio is listened to at 85%.

• All tasks are completed and graded.

• Lessons without video or audio materials are complete if the participant stays on the page for at least 5 seconds and completes the task.

On a specific date: You can set a particular date and time when certificates will be sent to all participants who meet the requirements.

2. Certificate Issuance Criteria

Material completion (%): A certificate is issued when 100% of tasks and lessons have been completed by default.

Points earned: The certificate is issued when the participant earns the required points. Points can be awarded for completing tasks and lessons.

3. Lesson Consideration

All lessons: The certificate is issued after the entire course is completed.

Only specific lessons: You can select particular lessons that must be completed to receive a certificate.

Exclude specific lessons: You can exclude them from the criteria if some lessons do not affect certification.

4. Delayed Issuance

Add a delay (in days) between the event (e.g., "Course Completed") and the sending of the certificate. You can also specify the exact time of issuance.

A properly configured certificate motivates participants and confirms their knowledge and achievements. It’s a great way to increase the value of your course and leave a lasting impression on your students.