Certificates
Configure course completion certificates and how learners download them.
LearnBuilder can automatically issue a completion certificate when a learner finishes a course. Certificates are generated as downloadable PDFs.
Enabling certificates
- Open the course, go to the Settings tab, and scroll to the Experience section
- Find the Certificate toggle under Learner Experience
- Switch it on
Once enabled, learners who meet the completion criteria will receive a certificate automatically.
Completion criteria
A certificate is issued when a learner:
- Has completed all lessons in the course, and
- Has met the minimum passing score (if a passing score is configured in course settings)
If no passing score is set, completing all lessons is sufficient.
What the certificate includes
- Learner's full name
- Course title
- Completion date
- Grade (if enabled)
- Unique verification ID (for authenticity checks)
- Your account branding (logo, colors, and fonts if configured)
How learners access their certificate
Once a course is completed:
- The learner sees a Download Certificate button on the course completion screen
- They can also access it from My Learning in the learner portal
- The certificate downloads as a PDF
Certificate customization
Full certificate customization is available on all paid plans via User Menu → Account → Branding tab → Certificate Layout. You can:
- Choose Landscape or Portrait orientation
- Upload a custom background image (JPG or PNG)
- Edit all text: title, subtitle, completion text, and issuer name
- Toggle visibility of the completion date, grade, and verification ID
The Branding page shows a live preview as you make changes. See Branding for full details.
Verifying certificates
Each certificate has a unique verification ID. Recipients can share this ID to confirm their certificate is genuine. Verification can be done through your LearnBuilder portal.
Certificates and re-enrollment
If a learner retakes a course and achieves completion again, a new certificate is issued with the new completion date. Previous certificates remain valid.