A certificate of completion for your course or class

A certificate marks that someone finished something, and it's often what ends up on a fridge or a CV. This one shows the recipient, what they completed, a number, the date and who signed it, in your colours. Make one by hand, or one for each row of a spreadsheet after a course.

When to use it

• A one-day workshop where everyone leaves proud of a new skill.
• A training provider needs proof of attendance for each person.
• A club wants to mark a season or an achievement.
• A class of forty needs certificates by Friday and you don't want to type each one.

What a good one includes

• The recipient's name, spelled as they spell it. Copy it from their sign-up.
• What they did, specifically, such as 'Beginner sourdough workshop'.
• Details like hours or topics, which make it more useful to an employer.
• A unique number, which lets you answer if anyone asks whether it's genuine.
• The award date, plus an expiry date if the skill needs refreshing.
• A named person and role, so it's clear who stands behind it.

Make one by saying what you need

Text it, type it or say it, the way you'd tell a colleague:

Certificate of attendance for Lena Park, first aid awareness session, 3 hours, by Coastline Training, signed by Sam Reid, Lead Trainer.

Questions

What's the difference between completion and attendance?

Attendance says someone was there. Completion suggests they finished the work, perhaps with an assessment. Use the one that's true.

Can I make certificates for a whole class at once?

Yes. Upload a spreadsheet of names and you get a certificate per row.

Is this a recognised qualification?

No. It records what you say happened. Recognition comes from the accrediting body or employer involved, not from the document.