Course LMS Student Certificate Addon

Introduction

The Course LMS Student Certificate Addon is a powerful tool that allows you to automatically generate and issue certificates to students after they complete a course or section in your learning management system (LMS). This addon is particularly useful for training institutions, educational organizations, and corporations that need to provide formal certificates of completion to their students or employees.

With the Course LMS Student Certificate Addon, you can customize the certificate design, include additional information such as student names, completion dates, and course details, and automate the issuance process. This tutorial will walk you through the step-by-step process of using the addon to generate and issue certificates to your students.

Tutorial: How to Use the Course LMS Student Certificate Addon

Step 1: Installation and Configuration

1. To start, you need to install and configure the Course LMS Student Certificate Addon in your LMS. You can usually find the addon in the LMS marketplace or by searching for "Course LMS Student Certificate Addon" in your LMS's plugin section.
2. Once installed, go to the addon's settings page and configure the required fields such as the certificate template, certificate types, and issuer information.
3. You may also need to configure the addon to work with your LMS's scoring system and to set the minimum passing score for students to receive a certificate.

Step 2: Creating a Certificate Template

1. The next step is to create a certificate template that will be used to generate the certificates. You can usually do this by clicking on the "Certificate Templates" button on the addon's settings page.
2. On the template creation page, you can select the design elements such as background images, fonts, and colors to customize the certificate design.
3. You can also add placeholder fields for student information such as names, dates, and course details.
4. Click "Save" to save the template, and then click "Apply" to apply the template to the addon.

Step 3: Setting Up the Certificate Issuance Process

1. After setting up the certificate template, the next step is to set up the certificate issuance process. This is usually done by assigning a certificate type to a course or section.
2. To do this, go to the course or section settings page and click on the "Certificate" tab.
3. Select the certificate type that you want to assign to the course or section, and specify the minimum passing score required for students to receive the certificate.
4. You can also choose to automatically issue the certificate to students once they complete the course or section.

Step 4: Issuing Certificates to Students

1. Once you've set up the certificate issuance process, students can automatically receive their certificates after completing the course or section.
2. You can also issue certificates manually by going to the "Students" page and clicking on the "Issue Certificate" button next to the student's name.
3. The student will receive an email notification with the certificate attached.

Step 5: Tracking Certificate Issuance

1. The Course LMS Student Certificate Addon provides a certificate issuance history log that allows you to track which certificates have been issued to which students.
2. To access the log, go to the addon's settings page and click on the "Certificate Issuance History" button.
3. You can use the log to track student completion rates, identify certificate issuance errors, and provide evidence of course completion.

Conclusion

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up and use the Course LMS Student Certificate Addon to generate and issue certificates to your students. By customizing the certificate design, setting up the certificate issuance process, and tracking certificate issuance, you can provide a professional and efficient way for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.