How to Add a Category Completion Certificate

Written By Amiso Pius (Collaborator)

Updated at February 21st, 2025

Category completion certificates provide learners with official recognition for completing a specific section of a course. These certificates allow instructors to highlight progress within a broader curriculum, making it easier to acknowledge milestones in a student’s learning journey.

To add a category completion certificate, first, navigate to the desired membership product where your course category is located. Click the “+” icon next to the course category, and in the dropdown select "Add Certificate".

Certificate Template

You can choose certificates from either the Default or Custom tab.

  • Default: These certificates are already prebuilt within your CRM, providing a quick and easy certification option. Choose any certificate and click "Apply" to confirm.
  • Custom: These are certificates designed by users within your CRM and can be further customized by clicking the pencil icon. Choose any certificate and click "Apply" to confirm.

Here's how the Certificate appears when added to your course category.

Preview Category

Click on the “Preview” button to see how the certificate appears when viewing the course page.

On the course page, here's how the certificate appears.

With built-in course and category certificates, recognizing student achievements is simple and efficient. Whether using the default option or a custom design, instructors can easily provide proof of completion and motivate learners.

FAQs

Q: What is a Default Course Completion Certificate?

  • A: Every course includes a default course completion certificate, ensuring students receive a credential upon finishing a course. A banner will prompt users to add a certificate if one hasn’t been set up.

Q: Can I remove or modify the default certificate?

  • A: Yes, users can delete or draft default certificates if they aren’t needed. Certificate templates—both default and custom—can be viewed directly from the course builder for seamless selection and attachment.

Q: What is a Category Completion Certificate?

  • A: A category completion certificate is awarded when a student completes a specific section of a course. It provides recognition for completing all required lessons within a category.

Q: Where does the Category Completion Certificate appear?

  • A: The certificate appears as the final lesson in the category preview and is automatically awarded upon completion of all required lessons.

Q: Can I move or reposition a Category Completion Certificate?

  • A: No, category certificates remain at the end of the category and cannot be moved or repositioned.