How to Add Completion Certificate to Online Course
Complete guide to adding completion certificates to online courses on Teachable, Thinkific, Udemy, and more. Includes platform-specific instructions, automation tips, and better alternatives for professional course certificates.
Platform integrations • Automation guides • Professional alternatives
Course Integration
Certificate Setup
Teachable
Supported
Thinkific
Supported
Kajabi
Supported
Udemy
Limited
Automated
Delivery
Online Course Certificate Options
Most course platforms offer basic certificate features, but with significant limitations compared to professional solutions
Built-in Platform Certificates
Limitations:
Professional Certificate Solutions
Platform-Specific Certificate Integration Guides
Teachable Certificate Setup
Complete guide to adding certificates in Teachable courses
Built-in Teachable Certificates:
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Access Course Settings
Go to your course → Settings → Certificates
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Enable Certificates
Toggle "Issue certificates" option to ON
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Customize Design
Upload logo, adjust colors, modify text (limited options)
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Set Completion Criteria
Define what students must complete to earn certificate
Teachable Limitations:
Only basic text and color changes allowed
Certificates can be easily forged
Limited tracking and insights
Thinkific Certificate Integration
Step-by-step guide for Thinkific course certificates
Thinkific Certificate Setup:
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Navigate to Course Settings
Admin Dashboard → Manage Learning → Courses
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Enable Certificate Option
Course → Settings → Course Completion → Enable certificate
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Design Certificate
Upload background image, add text, position elements
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Configure Completion Rules
Set percentage completion or specific lessons required
Thinkific Certificate Features:
Kajabi Certificate Setup
Adding certificates to Kajabi online courses
Kajabi Certificate Process:
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Access Products
Dashboard → Products → Select your course
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Course Completion Settings
Course → Settings → Completion
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Design Certificate
Upload template, customize text and branding
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Set Triggers
Define completion percentage or assessment scores
Kajabi Certificate Capabilities:
Other Popular Course Platforms
Udemy
LearnDash
LifterLMS
Automation Tips for Course Certificates
Set Clear Completion Criteria
Define specific, measurable requirements for certificate eligibility to ensure automated systems work correctly:
- Minimum course completion percentage (e.g., 90%)
- Required quiz or assessment scores
- Specific lessons or modules that must be completed
- Time-based requirements (e.g., course duration)
Automated Email Delivery
Configure automatic certificate delivery to enhance student experience and reduce manual work:
Email Configuration:
- • Personalized subject lines
- • Congratulatory message template
- • Certificate attached as PDF
- • Verification instructions included
Timing Options:
- • Immediate delivery upon completion
- • Scheduled batch delivery
- • Follow-up reminders to non-completers
- • Celebration announcements
Analytics and Tracking Setup
Monitor certificate program performance to optimize completion rates and student satisfaction:
Completion Metrics:
- • Certificate issuance rate
- • Time to completion
- • Drop-off points
Engagement Data:
- • Certificate downloads
- • Share rates
- • Verification attempts
Student Feedback:
- • Certificate satisfaction
- • Design preferences
- • Delivery experience
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FAQ: Adding Certificates to Online Courses
How do I add a completion certificate to my online course?
To add completion certificates to online courses: 1) Choose certificate platform (built-in or third-party), 2) Design certificate template, 3) Set completion criteria, 4) Configure automated delivery, 5) Test the system. Most course platforms like Teachable and Thinkific have basic certificate features, but professional solutions like IssueBadge offer better verification and customization.
Which online course platforms support certificates?
Most major course platforms support certificates: Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, LearnDash, Udemy, Coursera, and others. However, built-in certificate features are often limited. Third-party solutions like IssueBadge integrate with these platforms to provide professional, verifiable certificates with advanced features.
Can I customize certificates on course platforms like Teachable?
Course platform certificate customization is limited. You can typically add your logo and change basic text, but design options are restricted. Professional certificate platforms like IssueBadge offer unlimited customization, 50+ templates, and integration with major course platforms.
How do I automate certificate delivery in online courses?
Automate certificate delivery by: 1) Setting completion criteria (course progress, quiz scores), 2) Configuring automatic triggers, 3) Enabling email delivery, 4) Setting up verification systems. Advanced platforms like IssueBadge offer API integration for seamless automation with any course platform.
Are built-in course platform certificates verifiable?
Most built-in course platform certificates lack proper verification systems. They can be easily forged or manipulated. Professional certificate solutions like IssueBadge provide blockchain verification, QR codes, and tamper-proof security that built-in tools cannot match.
What's the best certificate solution for online courses?
IssueBadge is the best certificate solution for online courses, offering: API integration with all major platforms, bulk certificate generation, QR code verification, professional templates, automated delivery, and detailed analytics - features that built-in platform tools lack.
Can I integrate third-party certificates with my course platform?
Yes, platforms like IssueBadge offer seamless integration with major course platforms through APIs, webhooks, and Zapier connections. This allows automatic certificate generation when students complete courses, while maintaining professional design and verification features that built-in tools lack.
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