Lesson 4: Creating a Certificate Using the Certificate Builder

Certificates in LearnDash let you recognize learner achievements with personalized, professional-looking documents. You can create them in two ways: using the classic editor or the Certificate Builder add-on. This guide shows you how to create a certificate using the builder.

Installing the Certificate Builder Add-On

1. From your WordPress dashboard, go to LearnDash LMS > Add-Ons.
2. Search for Certificate Builder.
3. Click Install and then Activate.

Creating a New Certificate

1. Navigate to LearnDash LMS > Certificates.
2. Click Add New.
3. By default, you’ll land in the classic editor. To use the builder, click Use Certificate Builder.
4. Add a Certificate Title (internal use only).

Designing the Certificate

1. Background Image:
   • Upload or select a certificate background from your Media Library.
2. Adding Content Blocks:
   • Click the “+” button to insert blocks.
   • Use spacers to adjust layout positioning (spacing may differ in the preview).
3. Available LearnDash Blocks:
   • User Meta: Display learner information, such as first and last name.
   • Course Info: Insert details like course title or completion date.
   • Quiz Info: Add quiz-related information.
   • Group Info: Show group-specific details.

Example Layout

• User Name: Inserted using User Meta (formatted and resized, e.g., 60px).
• Course Title: Added with Course Info (leave Course ID blank if associating with all courses).
• Completion Date: Added with Course Info > Course Completion Date.
• Custom Text: Insert a Paragraph block with text like “Completed on.”
• Optional Enhancements: Add logos, branding elements, or styled text.

Previewing and Testing

• The builder preview will not display dynamic course data (e.g., titles, completion dates).
• To test:
  1. Create a test course.
  2. Assign the certificate to that course.
  3. Enroll a test user and mark the course as complete.
  4. View the generated certificate to confirm spacing, formatting, and data display.

Why This Matters

Certificates boost learner motivation and provide tangible proof of achievement. The Certificate Builder makes it easy to design customized, branded certificates that reflect your course’s professionalism.

Tip: Don’t focus too much on perfect spacing inside the builder—the preview with test data gives the most accurate picture. Adjust fonts, spacing, and branding afterward for the best results.