The LearnDash certificate builder addon gives you the ability to create and design your certificates easily using the built in Gutenberg Builder. Aside from the usual classic editor, you can now use the built in blocks editor when building your certificate making it easier for those who would like to create certificates using a WYSWYG editor.
There will be a few options that we will discuss below.
NOTE
You need to have LearnDash installed & activated before you can activate the 「Certificate Builder」 plugin.
Table of Contents [show]1 Installation2 How It Works2.1 Add A Background2.2 Adding Content2.3 Fonts2.4 Previewing Your Certificate2.5 Was this article helpful to you?
Installation
Option 1: Add-ons Menu (requires an active LearnDash license)
On your WordPress admin area, navigate to LEARNDASH LMS > ADD-ONS
Locate the Certificate Builder add-on
Click Install Now
Click the Activate Plugin button
Option 2: Manual Upload
Download the plugin file (must be logged in to download)
In WordPress, navigate to PLUGINS > ADD NEW
Click Upload Plugin
Browse for the .zip file you downloaded in Step 1
Click Install Now
Click Activate Plugin
How It Works
In order to use the block editor, you need to click on the 「Use Certificate Builder」 button on the Certificate Page.
In your WordPress admin area, navigate to LEARNDASH LMS > CERTIFICATES
Click on Add New
Once you are on the Certificate Page, add title to your page.
Click on the Use Certificate Builder button in order to enter the Blocks Editor and you can start creating your certificate
Assuming that you』ve followed the already created and set up your course with quizzes for your users, you can associate the certificate after creating them to be awarded upon completion of the course.
NOTE
If you use it on a working certificate, the content will get replaced with the Gutenberg block. It is recommended to use the builder with a fresh certificate.
Add A Background
The first screen is a media uploader screen, where you need to provide a background image to continue. Do note that it is a requirement to add a background to your certificate in order to proceed with using the certificate builder.
After the background image is uploaded, from here, you can use other Gutenberg blocks to layout the certificate.
Adding Content
Just like any other page or content, you are free to use the Gutenberg editor to create and customize your certificate.
You are free to use any type of Gutenberg blocks, even with dynamic content such as the LearnDash Courseinfo, Usermeta, and Groupinfo. Just look for these blocks from the drop down on your Blocks Editor.
Fonts
You have the option to use custom fonts for the following blocks:
Heading
LearnDash Usermeta
LearnDash CourseInfo
LearnDash Groupinfo
You can find these options on the Block Settings section on the right-hand sidebar of your Editor screen.
You can add custom fonts to be used for the certificates on the Fonts section of your certificates page.
Navigate to LEARNDASH LMS > CERTIFICATES > FONTS
Add a Label to your font.
Click Choose File on the specific style that they belong in
Browse for the file on your computer
Click Save Changes to finish the process
NOTE
Make sure that if you are using the certificates for commercial purposes, you have to acquire the necessary licenses and permissions before using custom fonts.
Once you』re done uploading the fonts, you can go back to the certificate builder and choose the font when building your certificate.
You also still have the option to use different font styling options to your certificates.
Previewing Your Certificate
One other feature of the certificate builder is the ability to preview your certificates in real-time with real information.
On your Certificate Builder, click on Preview
Select Desktop
View your certificate in a PDF format
NOTE
Do note that the previews will need real data when building the certificate, such as the LearnDash Courseinfo. Information about the current user will be pulled when previewing.
Once you』re done, click on Update and associate the certificate that you just created with a course or quiz. You can learn more about certificates on our Certificates documentation.
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