Google Forms provides a great way to collect data from student survey respondents, but what do you do if you need digital certificates for your forms?Well, worry no more – Certifier is here to help!Using Zapier, you can automatically generate certificates based on the responses in your Google Forms. So read on to find out how easy it is to set up this process.If you need a more detailed tutorial, here's the guide that helps you to take the first steps&nbsp;in <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-generate-certificates-with-google-forms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">generating certificates via Google Forms</a>.<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FuiT2QOiKjg?showinfo=0"></iframe><h2>How do Zapier integrations work? { How do Zapier integrations work? }</h2>Zapier lets you set up automated workflows called “Zaps” that pass information between two or more apps easily and quickly – no code required. A Zap consists of a Trigger and an Action. A trigger is an event that starts a Zap, an action is an event a Zap performs.Let’s use an example:&nbsp;You would like to automatically issue certificates via Certifier to people who send you a response via Google Forms. Using this example, a new Google form response would be a trigger, while certificate issuance would be an action performed by a Zap.&nbsp;What do you need to set up this <a href="https://certifier.io/integrations/zapier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier integration via Zapier</a>?<ul><li>free Zapier account</li><li>free <a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier account</a> (with at least one group)</li><li>free Thinkfic account</li></ul>If you prefer a video manual, feel free to check this 13-minute video instruction on {{follow-start-url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuiT2QOiKjg follow-end-url}}how to generate certificates from Google Forms{{follow-end-url-tag}}. This video tutorial provides an overview of the steps above.<h2>How to generate certificates from Google Forms with Certifier using Zapier? Step-by-step tutorial { Generate certificates from Google Forms with Certifier + Zapier [Tutorial] }</h2>Once you have signed up for Zapier, it is time to create your first Zap. In this article, we will explain how to set up an integration between {{follow-start-url=https://zapier.com/apps/certifier/integrations/google-forms follow-end-url}}Certifier and Google Forms{{follow-end-url-tag}} via Zap. The event “New Form Response” in Google Forms will be used as a trigger, while the “Issue Credential” event in Certifier will be used as an action.For a visual walkthrough of the Zapier integration process, watch this quick tutorial showing how to automate certificate generation with Certifier.<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqEOzLOzGTI?showinfo=0"></iframe>Prefer reading? Just scroll down for the full written guide.<h3>1. Log in to Zapier and press "Create Zap"</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/1_aed5d7f4eb.webp" alt="#1 Certifier - Create Zap for Google Form"><h3>2. Start configuring a trigger</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as a trigger – Google Forms;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “New Response”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/2_e940e8ac36.webp" alt="#2 Certifier - Start configuring a trigger for Google Form"><h3>3. Choose the account you want to use for this automation and press “Continue”.</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/3_eb5899a5a4.webp" alt="#3 Certifier - Choose the Google Form account"><h3>4. Follow this step by choosing a form for which you would like to issue certificates. </h3>Keep in mind that your form should have the recipient email and name fields.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551254/4_ab990481d9.webp" alt="#4 Certifier - choose a form for set up Zap"><h3>5. Finish the process of setting up a trigger by running a test. </h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly. The result of a successful test should look like this:&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551254/5_1492b880ac.webp" alt="#5 Certifier - Check Google Form trigger by running a test"><h3>6. Move on to setting up an action</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as an action – Certifier;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “Issue Credential”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/6_c4af32457d.webp" alt="#6 Certifier - Move on to setting up an action"><h3>7. Choose your Certifier account and integrate it with Zapier via access token</h3>To generate an access token, go to <a href="https://app.certifier.io/settings/developers/access-token" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier &gt; Account &gt; Settings &gt; Developers &gt; Access Token</a> and press "Generate Access Token".&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551254/7_c411be5782.webp" alt="#7 Certifier - Generate Access Token for Google Form">Please, keep in mind that for security reasons, Certifier shows your access token just once. Copy and paste it straight after it is generated. Consider storing your access token in a secure place to set up other integrations.<h3>8. Populate the fields in the action section</h3><ul><li>Group – select a group that will be used to distribute certificates to.</li><li>Recipient Name – the name of your recipient. Note: some apps store names and last names separately. Thus, you will have to add these two attributes to the Recipient name field with a spacebar between them.</li><li>Recipient Email – the email of your recipient.</li><li>Issue Credential – select whether you want your certificate to be automatically issued once your Zap is triggered (the field is set to True) or whether you wish to save credentials as draft and publish them manually from Certifier dashboard (the field is set to False)</li><li>Issued on – the date when your certificate is issued (by default it is the day when your Zap is triggered)</li><li>Expiry Date – the date of your credential’s expiration. By default, there is no expiration date added.</li></ul>If you see some other inputs, it means that there are custom attributes on your account. If you want to add some specific data from your Google Form, you can create a custom attribute in Certifier and populate that field with the appropriate data.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/8_9fd4fa60c2.webp" alt="#8 Certifier - populate the fields in the action section"><h3>9. Finish the process of setting up the action by running a test. </h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551250/9_524c707bad.webp" alt="#9 Certifier - finish the process of setting up action by running a test">If the test is successful, you will see a newly issued certificate in the Certificate's section of your Certifier account. Don't worry, it is a test certificate with dummy data.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668551254/10_57b774062c.webp" alt="#10 Certifier - Check your Google Form and Certifier integration"><h3>10. Click "Publish Zap" and enjoy the beauty of a fully automated certification process </h3>Now you know how to connect Google Form to Certifier using Zapier and can start generating certificates directly from your Google Form—saving you time, avoiding people mistakes, and making your students happy.If you have any questions about setting up this process or experience any trouble along the way, reach out to our team of experts for help. Now you'll be able to <a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">generate certificates with Certifier</a> directly from Google Forms with ease!

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Thinkfic is the all-in-one platform to help you easily create, market &amp; sell your own online courses. With Certifier, you can supercharge your online course with professional digital certificates using Zapier.Zapier is an online automation tool that lets you connect two apps, such as Thinkific and Certifier, and create a "zap" between them. With this zap in place, certificates will be automatically generated after students complete their courses on Thinkific.&nbsp;Not only will this save you time, but it will also ensure that your students always receive their certificates in a timely manner.Read this article if you would like to find out how to connect Thinkific to Certifier to issue certificates using Zapier. <h2>How do Zapier integrations work? { How do Zapier integrations work? }</h2>Zapier lets you connect Certifier with thousands of the most popular apps to automate your certification workflow. Among the available apps, one can find a lot of popular apps like Kajabi, Teachable, TalentLMS, Google Forms, <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-issue-certificates-with-google-sheets-via-zapier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Spreadsheet</a>, Typeform, Survey monkey, and {{follow-start-url=https://zapier.com/apps/certifier/integrations follow-end-url}}many others{{follow-end-url-tag}}.Zapier lets you set up automated workflows called “Zaps” that pass information between two or more apps easily and quickly – no code required. A Zap consists of a Trigger and an Action. A trigger is an event that starts a Zap, an action is an event a Zap performs.Let’s use an example:&nbsp;You would like to automatically issue certificates via Certifier to people who complete your course in Thinkific. Using this example, the completion of a course would be a trigger, while certificate issuance would be an action performed by a Zap.&nbsp;<h3>What do you need to set up this integration?</h3><ul><li>free Zapier account</li><li><a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free Certifier account</a> (with at least one group)</li><li>free Thinkfic account</li></ul>If you prefer a video manual, feel free to check this 13-minute video instruction: <a href="https://youtu.be/1fzJ0S_iGW4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Issue Certificates With Google Sheets Using Zapier and Certifier</a>. This video tutorial provides an overview of the steps above. <h2>How to connect Thinkific to Certifier using Zapier? Step-by-step tutorial { Thinkific + Certifier using Zapier [Tutorial] }</h2>Once you have signed up for Zapier, it is time to create your first Zap. In this article, we will explain how to set up an integration between Certifier and Thinkific via Zap. The event “Complete Course” in Thinkific will be used as a trigger, while the “Issue Credential” event in Certifier will be used as an action.<h3>1. Log in to Zapier and press "Create Zap"</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547299/11_1b71d4acec.webp" alt="#1 Certifier - Create Zap for Thinkific"> <h3>2. Start configuring a trigger</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as a trigger – Thinkific;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “Course Completed”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547308/22_1adda00bb1.webp" alt="#2 Certifier - start configuring a trigger for Thinkific"> <h3>3. Choose the account you want to use for this automation and press “Continue”</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547306/33_aefd869766.png" alt="33.png"> <h3>4. Follow this step by choosing a course for which you would like to issue certificates</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547306/44_7791547544.png" alt="#4 Certifier - follow steps to issue certificates with Zapier"> <h3>5. Finish the process of setting up a trigger by running a test</h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly. The result of a successful test should look like this:&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547304/55_6cad62e035.png" alt="#5 Certifier - running a Zapier test "> <h3>6. Move on to setting up an action&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as an action – Certifier;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “Issue Credential”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547297/66_6440d94629.png" alt="#6 Certifier - setting up Zapier action for Thinkfic"> <h3>7. Choose your Certifier account and integrate it with Zapier via Access Token</h3>To generate an access token, go to <a href="https://app.certifier.io/settings/developers/access-token" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier &gt; Account &gt; Settings &gt; Developers &gt; Access Token</a> and press "Generate Access Token".&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547297/77_ad6f61fc41.webp" alt="#7 Certifier - generate access token for Thinkific">Please, keep in mind that for security reasons, Certifier shows your access token just once straight after it is generated. Copy and paste it straight after it is generated. Consider storing your access token in a secure place to set up other integrations. <h3>&nbsp;8. Populate the fields in the action section</h3><ul><li>Group – select a group that will be used to distribute certificates to.</li><li>Recipient Name – the name of your recipient. Note: some apps store names and last names separately. Thus, you will have to add these two attributes to the Recipient name field with a spacebar between them.</li><li>Recipient Email – the email of your recipient.</li><li>Issue Credential – select whether you want your certificate to be automatically issued once your Zap is triggered (the field is set to True) or whether you wish to save credentials as draft and publish them manually from Certifier dashboard (the field is set to False)</li><li>Issued on – the date when your certificate is issued (be default it is the day when your Zap is triggered)</li><li>Expiry Date – the date of your credential’s expiration. By default, there is no expiration date added.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547298/88_4f690a84a7.png" alt="#8 Certifier - the fields in the action’s section">If you see some other inputs, it means that there are custom attributes on your account. If you want to add some specific data from Thinkific (e.g., percentage_completed), you can create a custom attribute in Certifier and populate that field with the appropriate data. <h3>9. Finish the process of setting up the action by running a test</h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547298/99_aaf3728e15.png" alt="#9 Certifier - running a test for Thinkific integration">If the test is successful, you will see a newly issued certificate in the <a href="https://app.certifier.io/certificates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certificate's section</a> of your Certifier account. Don't worry, it is a test certificate with dummy data.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668547297/1010_407fe7f32e.png" alt="#10 Certifier - Inside the certificate's section "> <h3>10. Click "Publish Zap" and enjoy the beauty of a fully automated certification process 🥳</h3>Need a video tutorial on how to use Zapier to connect Certifier with other tools? Here it is—watch and streamline your workflow.<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqEOzLOzGTI?showinfo=0"></iframe><h2>Why do you need to issue course completion certificates?&nbsp;{ Why do you need to issue course completion certificates? }</h2>#1 Build a connection with studentsPeople love receiving recognition for their achievements, and what better way than through issuing certificates? When recipients receive your certificate, they feel appreciated and special due that you took notice of all their hard work! This strengthened connection will make them more likely to recommend your course to others.#2 Confirm students' skills &amp; knowledgeA course completion certificate is a perfect way to confirm that a student has successfully completed a course and has the required skills and knowledge.&nbsp;&nbsp;#3 Increase the course's value in the eyes of studentsWhen potential students see that a course comes with a certificate, they will be more likely to want to take it, knowing that it is an indication of their skills and knowledge.&nbsp;#4 Increase motivation to finish coursesOne of the main reasons why people do not finish their courses is because they lose motivation along the way. However, when you have a course completion certificate as an incentive, this becomes less of an issue as people are more driven to achieve their goals.&nbsp;#5 Build brand visibility on social mediaIssuing certificates allows you to build brand visibility in social media, as recipients often share their achievements on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook for all their friends and followers to see! This increased exposure can lead to more potential students your way!&nbsp; <h2>Summary { To sum up }</h2>If you're looking for an easy way to issue certificates to your students, then Certifier is the solution for you.With the <a href="https://certifier.io/integrations/zapier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier integration with Zapier</a>, you can automatically generate and send certificates to your students after they complete their courses on Thinkific. This will save you time and ensure that your students always receive their certificates in a timely manner.So what are you waiting for? Get started today by signing up for a <a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free account at Certifier</a>.

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Do you want to make your certification program but don’t know where to start? It's a lot to cover, but this guide will get you started.Our aim is to equip you with the industry expert knowledge and tools needed to create a certification program that stands out. Let's begin this journey together and transform the baseline skills and experience into a valuable learning opportunity for others!<h2>What is a certification program? { What is a certification program? }</h2>The certification program is a course that ends with a certificate that proves a certain skill, qualification, or professional area. To get this, its participants usually have to pass a test or complete a special class. Sometimes, they might need to keep learning or retake the test after a while to demonstrate that they remain competent.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1706732453/how_to_create_a_certification_program_Certifier_blog_what_is_a_certification_program_e5915cae64.png" alt="The certificate that ends the certification program."><h2>Benefits of a certification program&nbsp;{ Benefits }</h2>Whether you are an individual who decides to learn something new or a company that organizes a <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/create-your-own-diploma-11-best-practices" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">new certification course</a> for your employees, everyone can benefit from online certification programs (or in-person ones). Here are a couple of the benefits of certification training.<h3>Investing in your employees' skills</h3>For businesses, certification programs can help ensure employees have the necessary skills and foundational knowledge to do their jobs correctly. For example, any leadership role might require <a href="https://monday.com/blog/rnd/agile-project-management-certification" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">certification in the agile approach to project management</a>. Workers are the backbone of every company, so the better they are trained, the more productive and profitable a company can be. Therefore, it is essential and advantageous for companies to invest in their career skills by providing training programs.<h3>Creating an educational environment at work</h3>You can create an educational environment at your workplace by providing a training program. So, your company would be a great place to work for those willing to expand their knowledge, gain new skills, and be professional in a particular industry. Training helps employees learn new skills, stay updated on industry changes, and improve problem-solving abilities.&nbsp;<h3>Attracting high-quality employees and improving customer satisfaction</h3>You can also use both in-person and online certification programs to attract and retain high-quality employees and improve customer satisfaction. Certification also shows that employees are dedicated to their careers and are willing to invest time and effort into learning new things. So, attracting more ambitious workers is possible when they see that a company they want to apply to provides such certified courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>The sense of development for individuals</h3>For individuals, certification programs can provide a sense of accomplishment, completion, and pride and improve job prospects and earnings potential.&nbsp;If you, as an employee, are not quite sure about participating, you can ask for a free demo of a new certification course you are planning to take part in.<h2>How to create a certification program? { How to create it? }</h2>It takes special preparation to create an online certification program. A thing like this doesn't just happen overnight (at least the best ones). What makes one certification program better than another?${{ section-blue-start }}How to create a certification program? Here are the main steps you must take.${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 1: Identify the needs and course scope${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 2: Choose the certification course format${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 3: Set up the logistics${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 4: Pick the best certification software${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 5: Promote the course${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 6: Track the progress${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Step 1: Identify the needs and course scope</h3>The first step is to develop the program content. It will include determining the objectives of the certification course and what topics you want and need to cover. Once you have a clear idea of the program's goals and scope, you can begin developing the actual content, such as course materials, test questions, and so on.Tips from experts:<ul><li>Consult with industry experts to understand the current job market and identify high-demand skills that set professionals apart.</li><li>Determine the technical skills and job-ready skills that are in high demand but not adequately covered by existing certificate programs or a college degree program and school diploma.</li><li>Develop an industry-recognized certification program that addresses these gaps and provides practical, hands-on projects.</li></ul><h3>Step 2: Choose the certification course format</h3>Consider the preferred learning styles of your target audience. Do they benefit more from interactive, hands-on learning or traditional lecture-based methods?Choose between online, offline, or blended learning formats.Online self-paced courses offer flexibility, while certification training with instructors can provide more structured learning.<h3>Step 3: Set up the logistics</h3>Determine what educational resources you need, including expert instructors, course materials, and technical support.You'll also need human resources. Hire expert instructors who are not only knowledgeable but also skilled in teaching and engaging students. Develop comprehensive individual course materials, textbooks, workbooks, and online resources.It’s also time to design the application process. Create a cloud application form that captures all necessary information about applicants (especially if you want to create your certificates based on this info).What to include in the application form for a certification program?<ul><li>Recipient’s name</li><li>Email address</li><li>Background and experience</li><li>Preferred course dates</li></ul><h3>Step 4: Pick the best certification software</h3>There’s no more need to do certificates manually. You can automate the whole process and mitigate the risk of errors – from generating certificates to their distribution.Look into a wide range of different certification software options. Compare features like user interface, scalability, data security, and cost. Test the software with a small group to ensure it meets your needs.<a href="https://certifier.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Certifier</a> offers a range of features to make your certification process smooth and impressive.&nbsp;${{ section-cta-large-blue }}If you have a long list of participants, manually creating certificates can be time-consuming. With Certifier, you can easily send out certificates in bulk. Just prepare a CSV file with participant names and email addresses, choose a template or design your certificate, upload the list, and click send. It's that simple!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1739534486/Certifier_s_platform_for_creating_certification_programs_and_managing_digital_credentials_691ffb62ee.webp" alt="Certifier’s platform for creating certification programs and managing digital credentials."><h3>Step 5: Promote the course</h3>Promoting your certification course is crucial to attract the right participants and ensure its success. Craft your promotional messages to resonate with this audience, highlighting how your course will address their specific needs and goals.Use platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to reach potential participants. Share engaging content like success stories, course snippets, and testimonials.Take it a step further and have larger goals in mind.Include a share button while you’re sending out the certificates. As a result, your participants will share their certificates on their social media feeds. It's an easy way to promote your certification courses through word-of-mouth. With Certifier, your participants get the recipient’s wallet view from which they can share the certificates with others (and you can track when they do!).<h3>Step 6: Track the progress</h3>Last but not least, maintaining the certification course is essential. It will involve periodically reviewing and updating the program content and monitoring compliance with the program's requirements.&nbsp;Additionally, it’s essential to ensure that certified individuals remain current in their knowledge and skills by requiring them to complete continuing education or recertification.By following these steps, you can create a certification program that benefits businesses and individuals. So, you may also find these tips helpful if you're about to start your own program or learn more about the process.<h2>Certification program – good practices { Good practices }</h2>We’ve got you covered in terms of good practices worth incorporating before and during organizing a certification program. Here are some crucial ones.<h3>Make it easy to get started</h3>It is always challenging to take the first step. So, it’s a good practice to make it as easy as possible for people to start your certification program. One way to do this is by having a clear and concise getting started guide. The guide should include a detailed description of the steps they need to follow and what resources are available to help them.<h3>Make it valuable</h3>Your certification program should be valuable to your company and the individuals who complete it. This means that you need to carefully consider what skills and knowledge are needed for someone to be successful in your industry.&nbsp;Before starting a certification program, identify the areas in which your workers need to improve, so your company and employees can benefit. Figuring it out will help you create the program by giving you hints and suggestions for enhancement.&nbsp;<h3>Make it affordable</h3>A certification program's affordability is another crucial aspect to consider. You want to ensure that your program’s price is accessible to as many people as possible.&nbsp;There are many ways to do this, such as offering discounts for early registrants or providing scholarships for those who cannot afford the program's total cost.<h3>Make it flexible</h3>Flexibility is another key consideration when creating digital courses. You want to ensure that individuals with different schedules and commitments can complete your program.One way to do this is by offering a variety of delivery methods, such as online, in-person, or self-paced options.<h3>Make it enjoyable</h3>Finally, you want to make sure that your certification program is enjoyable for those who complete it. Therefore, try to make your program engaging and interactive, for example, by incorporating games and challenges into the learning process.<h2>How can Certifier support your certification program? { How can Certifier support you? }</h2>Certifier is a {{follow-start-url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hROZB6m5WVM follow-end-url}}certificate generator{{follow-end-url-tag}} for building digital credentials and would be a great asset to your certification program. It is a win-win situation for your brand as well as for participants. Receiving a digital certificate is a way to reward participants for their efforts and dedicated time. In addition, it motivates them to keep striving for more.<h3>Simple design process</h3>If you don’t have much time to create your documents from the ground up, use Certifier’s template. There are many available so that everyone will find something suitable. Simply select the <a href="https://certifier.io/certificate-templates/scholarship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scholarship certificate template</a> that best fits your needs and tailor it to reflect your brand and certification program. Incorporate your company's logo. Drag &amp; drop editor allows you to customize the certificates however you want to.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1739534486/Certifier_s_editor_for_customizing_certificate_templates_and_creating_certification_programs_6d46035f52.webp" alt="Certifier’s editor for customizing certificate templates and creating certification programs."><h3>Bulk certifications</h3>If your certification program counts many participants, manually creating digital credentials will take a lot of time. But it doesn’t have to. When you have a list of participants prepared previously in a CVS file, the process of sending documents in bulk is a piece of cake. Certifier provides dynamic attributes that automatically fill out the content with appropriate data from the spreads.If you are interested in how the attributes exactly work and how to use them, here is the article ➡️ How To Use Dynamic Attributes To Create and Send Certificates in Bulk.${{ section-cta-large-blue }}<h3>Post-course tracking</h3>Getting insights is valuable if you want to analyze certificates' performance after sending them. For example, you can see how many attendees share their documents on<a href="https://certifier.io/blog/add-certifications-to-linkedin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a>, Twitter, or Facebook. And monitor how many certificates are published and opened.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1739534528/Certifier_s_credentials_section_for_managing_exporting_and_issuing_certificates_and_badges_3821a7df03.webp" alt="Certifier’s credentials section for managing, exporting, and issuing certificates and badges."><h2>Certifier is excellent support for your certification program { Conclusion }</h2>To conclude – you can create and distribute digital credentials with Certifier and, at the same time, save a lot of time and money. <a href="https://app.certifier.io/sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start for free </a>to figure out how to streamline your certification program. Of course, you can hire a professional to design certificates for those who completed the program. However, it may be costly. The other thing is that you will need to distribute them manually anyway.

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Have you ever wished there was an easier way to issue certificates? Have you ever been afraid that someone could try to copy or fake the certificates you issue?If that's your case, creating a QR code certificate can be an excellent method to secure your documents and give recipients the assurance that their certificate is valid and legitimate. This is only one of the benefits, though.In this blog post, we'll look at why QR code verification can be a game-changer for your business, what information should be included on your certificate, and how to create QR code for certificate verification in just a few simple steps.<h2>What is a QR code on certificate? { What is a certificate QR code? }</h2>A certificate QR code is a special type of barcode that can be attached to a certificate or diploma. When scanned, it will provide access to additional information related to the document, such as the issuer, date of issue, and other validation data.<h2>What is the purpose of QR code on certificate? { Benefits of a certificate CR code }</h2>Among the real gem benefits of QR code verification are as follows:${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Document security and authentication for certificates – with a unique QR code on certificates, you can easily ensure that the documents have not been modified. It also helps you verify the authenticity of each certificate in a matter of seconds.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Easy generation – with a QR code generator like <a href="https://certifier.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier</a>, unique QR codes can be created in minutes.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Improved customer satisfaction – scanning the QR codes provides customers with extra assurance that their certificates are genuine and valid.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1678986017/how_to_create_a_certificate_with_a_QR_code_Certifier_blog_qr_code_certificates_benefits_b2245d0586.png" alt="People who are scanning the QR code to see the certificate."><h2>How to create a certificate with a QR code? { How to create a QR code certificate? }</h2>Here is the step-by-step guide with the quickest and easiest way on how to put QR code in certificate. Check it out and see how simple it is!${{ section-blue-start }}How to create a QR code for certificate?${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 01: Generate the certificate${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 02: Create the unique QR code${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Step 03: Test the QR code verification${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Step 01: Generate the certificate</h3>Here comes the design part, where you create the certificate itself. To make sure that your certificates look professional and stylish, use a quality certificate design program to do so. Best if it's an integrated design tool with QR code generator capabilities. Thanks to that, you don't need to use an external code generator tool (and it's also a much safer option!). The answer? Certifier certificate maker.${{ section-cta-large-yellow }}Certifier provides an easy-to-use and intuitive drag-and-drop editor that lets you create beautiful certificates in no time! Select a certificate template and see <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/8-steps-to-effective-certificate-design" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to design a certificate</a> with a unique QR code already attached.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1737459308/certificate_QR_code_Certifier_blog_certificate_editor_with_built_in_QR_code_generating_4ef2926d08.png" alt="The design interface of a qr code generator displays a certificate with customizable text and options to include a unique QR code.">${{ section-blue-start }}👉🏼 Do you want to get to know more about how to create certificates in Certifier? It's pretty easy, check it out: <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-create-custom-certificates-tips-and-tricks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); background-color: transparent;">How to Create Custom Certificates – Tips and Tricks</a>.${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Step 02: Create the unique QR code</h3>Your certificate should include a visible and scannable QR code (for printed and digital versions). Use the QR code generator found in the left-hand panel. Here are your two options:${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Option 01: Verification Page QR Code (Recommended). This option links each unique QR code to a digital wallet version of the certificate.${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1737459463/certificate_QR_code_Certifier_blog_creating_QR_code_via_Certifier_dashboard_0b4c16b15b.png" alt="A certificate template with a prominent QR code for scanning the QR code to verify credentials and validate authenticity.">${{ section-yellow-start }}Here are the pros of the Verification Page QR code solution:${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}One-click verification: Instant, multi-language authentication.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Social media sharing &amp; PDF downloads: Enhances brand visibility and allows effortless saving and printing.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Issuer’s online links &amp; expiration preview: Direct access to your website and continuous access to the digital certificate.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ section-yellow-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Option 02: Custom URL QR Code. Generates a unique QR code that redirects to a specific URL, such as a website or landing page. Simply select this option and input your URL.${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1737459632/how_to_create_a_certificate_with_qr_code_Certifier_blog_custom_url_c803a334c9.png" alt="The interface of a qr code generator showing options for QR code verification, with a custom URL field to create a unique QR code for certificates.">${{ section-yellow-start }}⚠️ Please note: The Custom URL option is less ideal than the Verification Page. It risks becoming unscannable due to domain or server issues, potentially disrupting the recipient's experience.${{ section-yellow-end }}To activate, select the chosen option. Then, use the guidelines to place the unique QR code wherever you want. You can also change its color, size, and background color.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1737459783/image6_52df644f55.png" alt="A zoomed-in QR code on a certificate and the process of changing its color, background and place."><h3>Step 03: Test the QR code verification</h3>After designing your certificate and adding the QR code, review the document to ensure accuracy, including the QR code's functionality. If you’re using a <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-create-and-issue-certificates-in-bulk-using-certifier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">certificate generator</a> to create multiple certificates at once, each one will automatically contain a unique QR code.Simply scan the code with your phone to test it – a successful scan will display a yellow notification and redirect to Google, which should be replaced with your specific link.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1737459782/file_file_b7ea8df6bd.png" alt="Scanning QR code on the certifiacte via the smartphone.">See how to verify a document by QR code in detail with this video:<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OiqzsNhdh2E?showinfo=0"></iframe><h2>Features of certificate QR codes { Certificate QR codes features }</h2>The modern QR code verification system is more than just a scannable image. It offers secure storage, easy accessibility, and customization options, making the experience seamless for both issuers and recipients.${{ section-blue-start }}🔐 Is a QR code proof of authenticity? Yes, a unique QR code on a certificate can serve as proof of authenticity by linking to a digital verification page that confirms the certificate's legitimacy.${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Secure storage and verification</h3>The most important feature that you should look for in a certificate QR code generator is secure storage and QR code verification. This ensures that the codes are stored safely and securely while also allowing you to verify the authenticity of the certificates issued easily. Since they act as digital proof, each security measure is crucial here.Many open source have either very low-security protocols or no security at all, making them vulnerable to tampering. Choose a secure platform for generating and storing your certificate QR codes – unless you want to deal with potential security breaches and {{follow-start-url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidarmano/2022/02/16/the-future-of-fraud-how-digital-dependency-creates-infinite-opportunity-for-scammers/ follow-end-url}}forgeries{{follow-end-url-tag}}!<h3>Easy accessibility and sharing</h3>On the other hand, you should also make sure that the platform you choose is easy to use and provides a convenient way for your customers to access their QR code-based certificates. You, as an issuer, should also have access to edit and download certificates in case of issues.Your recipients should also have an option to share certificates with others securely. Certifier is a great example of <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/add-certifications-to-linkedin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to add certifications on LinkedIn</a> without much effort on the recipient’s side. It’s the way to encourage recipients to spread the word about your course or training!<h3>Customization options for design and layout</h3>When you think of a single QR code, you probably think of a black-and-white pattern. While this is true, many platforms now offer customization options for the design and layout of your QR code.This means that instead of having to create electronic certificates from scratch every time, you can customize an existing template or design, saving you time and effort in the long run.Your QR code can be personalized with your own text, logos, images, and even colors. Branding it with your company’s colors and logo is a way to go if you want to {{follow-start-url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/09/14/15-go-to-tactics-to-expand-brand-awareness/ follow-end-url}}increase brand awareness{{follow-end-url-tag}}. These customization options also mean that you can create certificates for different purposes.<h3>Validity checks and resubmission requirements</h3>QR codes play a role in authentication and validation when it comes to certificates. Allowing you to check the validity of your certificates easily helps prevent fraud, as well as ensuring that all of the information included in the certificate is accurate.Your certificates, in default, should come with a validity check and the option to resubmit them in case of any issues. This ensures that your audience is provided with valid certificates and can help you maintain a good reputation for your <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/certificates-as-a-marketing-tool-for-small-businesses-how-to-use-them" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">business</a>.<h3>Database integration for automation</h3>You might also want your platform to be able to integrate with other databases for automation. This allows you to quickly import certificates from existing databases so that you don't need to enter the information every time. While it's not something that's a must-have for most businesses, it can be helpful if you need to manage a large number of certificates.<h2>Digital certificate QR code over traditional certificates { QR code over traditional certificates }</h2>The traditional method of certificate issuance has been tried and true, but as technology advances, so do the expectations.<h3>Speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in verifying credentials</h3>Let's assume that you have to issue 300 certificates to a group of students. If you are using traditional certificates, it might take you long hours (or weeks) to create and send them all out.Using a QR code, however, takes this time-consuming process down to minutes. You can quickly generate and attach the QR code to each certificate with just a few clicks. There's no need for manual distribution or verification, as the QR code can be used to provide immediate validation of the credentials via scanning the QR code.<h3>Increased security through data encryption</h3>No more worrying about the security of your certificates or diplomas. With a QR code, you can encode private information such as the date of issue and issuer name into the code, which can't be accessed without scanning it first.It goes another way, too. A QR code can be used to validate the authenticity of a certificate. When it comes to physical documents, it isn’t easy to tell if they are valid or not, but with a QR code, it’s possible to verify credentials in just seconds.<h3>Improved accessibility for all certificate holders</h3>Whereas traditional certificates are often difficult to access, a QR code offers an easy solution. It can be scanned by anyone with a mobile device and quickly provide the required information about the document to all interested parties.<h3>Easier to track and manage with digital documentation</h3>In this day and age, having digital records of everything is no longer optional. Add a unique QR code to your certificate or diploma, and you will end up creating an easy-to-track and manage digital documentation system that can be accessed from anywhere with internet access.<h3>Reduced risk of fraudulent activity</h3>Someone completed a certificate course, but the results are in doubt because it's difficult to verify if they are valid or not. With a QR code, you can reduce {{follow-start-url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fraudulent-activity follow-end-url}}the risk of fraudulent activity{{follow-end-url-tag}} and protect your business from any potential issues caused by fake certificates. And, since it impacts your reputation too, you simply cannot afford not to do it.<h2>QR code verification: Use cases { Where to use QR codes? }</h2>There are a few industries where certificate QR codes are especially useful. Here are a few examples:${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Education: Certificates issued to students, teachers, and other professionals in education can use QR codes to ensure the authenticity of certificates: their diplomas, degrees, accreditations, etc. For example, if you run IT consultancy like <a href="https://www.computersinthecity.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Computers in the City</a>, you might want to consider requiring certificates with QR codes from your potential employees.${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Banking: <a href="https://www.sofi.com/banking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Banks</a> and financial institutions can use QR codes to send banking information, such as deposit certificates securely.${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Healthcare: Medical facilities, hospitals, and health authority companies can use QR codes to quickly provide access to medical records and health information (e.g., vaccination details, COVID-19 vaccine dose, and recovery certificate, just to name the recent examples).${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Online retailers: Online retailers often need to include delivery confirmations or identity verifications with orders. QR codes can make this process easier for both customers and businesses.${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Government: Governments around the world rely on certificates as a means of identification for citizens. Using QR codes on certificates makes it easier for governments to share official documents securely.${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}However, all professional services and businesses can benefit from the use of certificate QR codes.<h2>Built-in QR code generator { Conclusion }</h2>QR codes on certificates can certainly be beneficial for everyone involved: from customers to businesses.With Certifier that comes with a built-in QR code generator, it's made way easier. We have all the features you need to quickly, securely, and easily create unique QR codes on your certificates.<a href="https://app.certifier.io/sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Create a free account</a> and combine certificate maker with a QR code generator.

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Google Sheets is one of the easiest ways to manage your data—and now <a href="https://certifier.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier</a> makes turning that data into certificates just as simple.You can either use the user-friendly, native Google Sheets integration with Certifier to instantly issue certificates whenever a new row is added or connect Google Sheets to Certifier with a Zapier workflow for more advanced automations.Both options let you generate certificates in bulk, save hours of manual work and start automating your credentialing process in just minutes. In this guide, we’ll walk you through both methods so you can choose the one that fits your workflow best.Do you want to generate certificates via Excel? Here's a detailed guide that helps you: <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-create-certificates-from-google-sheets-and-excel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Create Certificates from Google Sheets and Excel?</a> Or watch this video instead:<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fnH3WDKdgrg?showinfo=0"></iframe><h2>How do Zapier integrations work? { How do Zapier integrations work? }</h2>Zapier lets you connect Certifier with thousands of the most popular apps to automate your certification workflow. Among the available apps, one can find a lot of popular apps like Kajabi, Thinkific, Teachable, TalentLMS, Google Forms, Google Spreadsheet, Typeform, Survey monkey, and many others.&nbsp;Learn more about the tools you you can <a href="https://certifier.io/integrations/zapier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">integrate with Certifier via Zapier</a>.Zapier lets you set up automated workflows called “Zaps” that pass information between two or more apps easily and quickly – no code required. A Zap consists of a Trigger and an Action. A trigger is an event that starts a Zap, an action is an event a Zap performs.Let’s use an example:&nbsp;You would like to automatically issue certificates via Certifier when a new row is added to your Google Spreadsheet. Using this example, a new row in Google Spreadsheet would be a trigger, while certificate issuance would be an action performed by a Zap.&nbsp;<h3>What do you need to set up this integration?</h3><ul><li>free Zapier account</li><li>free Certifier account (with at least one group)</li><li>free Google Sheet&nbsp;account</li></ul><h2>Issue certificates from Google Sheets automatically with a native Certifier integration { Issue certificates from Google Sheets using Certifier }</h2>Think you need Zapier to automate certificates? Not anymore. If you don’t have a Zapier account, want to avoid extra costs or simply just prefer a one-click setup, Certifier’s native Google Sheets integration is your shortcut. With this option, Certifier watches your spreadsheet directly. The moment a new row is added–from Google Forms, Typeform, SurveyMonkey or any other connected tool–a certificate is issued and sent instantly. You get a straight path from data to delivery.${{ section-blue-start }}Why should you use native integrations?<ul><li>Instant setup → Forget building Zaps or mapping various fields as Certifier connects to your Sheet once and does the rest automatically.</li><li>Rock-solid reliability → With no third-party middleware in the chain, there’s less that can break or delay your workflow.</li><li>Works with almost anything → If it can send data to supported tools, it can trigger your certificates without you being involved.</li><li>Zero context switching → Manage everything from one place, right inside Certifier so you never have to bounce between multiple dashboards.</li></ul>${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Quick start: Connect Google Sheets to Certifier</h3>Note: This is a quick overview. For a full, step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots, check out our detailed <a href="https://support.certifier.io/en/articles/11960041-how-to-connect-google-sheets-to-certifier-to-automatically-issue-credentials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Base guide</a>. Before you begin: Copy our <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y-O53jcPZt89T80SVds43AqLO-j2Lhuwbktj_rumcY4/edit?gid=34432603#gid=34432603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sample spreadsheet</a> to get started faster.It includes three helpful tabs:<ul><li>Instructions &amp; tips: Quick reminders for each step.</li><li>Input sheet: Where you can safely draft recipient data before going live.</li><li>Live sheet: The tab Certifier monitors to issue certificates.</li></ul>${{ section-yellow-start }}Important: Start with the sample file or an empty spreadsheet. Add real recipient data only after you’ve set up and activated the automation. Otherwise, every existing row will trigger certificate issuance immediately.${{ section-yellow-end }} Here are the steps you need to take to set up your Certifier + Google Sheets integration in minutes:${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}01 Create the automation${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}In Certifier, go to Automations → +Create Automation and select the Google Sheets template.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561423/image2_c4a238c744.gif" alt="Starting an automation in Certifier’s dashboard." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}02 Configure the trigger ${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}Click on the Trigger—it’s already preconfigured for you. Just press Continue, connect your Google account and select the spreadsheet and worksheet you want Certifier to monitor.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561423/image4_6217686155.gif" alt="Certifier interface demonstrating how to configure a trigger." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}03 Connect your sheet${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}Sign in with your Google account, pick the spreadsheet and worksheet you want to use.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561422/image5_1a0e15dd53.gif" alt="Certifier dashboard view with guidance on setting up native automation–configuring a trigger." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}04 Map your data${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}

Match your columns to the recipient name, email and any custom fields.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561422/image6_523f8bb7c4.gif" alt="Instructional screen in Certifier showing native automation process–configuring an action." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}05 Activate and test${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}Save your automation, add a new row to your Sheet and watch a certificate issue instantly.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561423/image3_54f0513af2.gif" alt="Certifier’s dashboard; Instruction showing how to use Certifier’s native automation." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Once it’s active, Certifier handles everything automatically––without involving Zapier at all. ${{ section-yellow-start }}Tip: If it feels like too much, don’t worry. Our <a href="https://support.certifier.io/en/articles/11960041-how-to-connect-google-sheets-to-certifier-to-automatically-issue-credentials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Base guide</a> walks you through every step with detailed screenshots, tips and troubleshooting help.${{ section-yellow-end }}<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1758561423/image1_53fca41737.png" alt="A comparison table showing differences in issuing certificates with Zapier-based automation and the Certifier’s native automation." style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><h2>How to issue certificates with Google Sheets using Zapier and Certifier? Step-by-step tutorial. { Issue certificates with Google Sheets with Zapier + Certifier [Tutorial] }</h2>Once you have signed up for Zapier, it is time to create your first Zap. In this article, we will explain how to set up an integration between {{follow-start-url=https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/certifier follow-end-url}}Certifier and Google Spreadsheet{{follow-end-url-tag}} via Zapier. The event “New Spreadsheet Row” in Google Spreadsheet will be used as a trigger, while the “Issue Credential” event in Certifier will be used as an action.<h3>1. Log in to Zapier and press "Create Zap"</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443807/1_7ed0e06850.webp" alt="Create Zap - Certifier"><h3>2. Start configuring a trigger</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as a trigger – Google Spreadsheet;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “New Spreadsheet Row”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443811/2_038138017b.png" alt="Start configuring a trigger - Certifier "><h3>3. Choose the account you want to use for this automation and press “Continue”</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443811/3_e7ad67b19c.png" alt="Zapier x Certifier: choose the account you want to use"><h3>4. Follow this step by choosing a spreadsheet and worksheet you would like to use for this automation</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443811/4_44a7c799ae.png" alt="Zapier and Certifier: Choose a spreadsheet "><h3>5. Finish the process of setting up a trigger by running a test</h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly. The result of a successful test should look like this:&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443810/5_adcf0663cc.png" alt="Zapier for Certifier - Finish the process"><h3>6. Move on to setting up the action</h3><ul><li>Select an app you want to use as an action – Certifier;</li><li>Select the event that should perform the trigger – “Issue Credential”;</li><li>Press “Continue”.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443806/6_a212654edd.png" alt="Certifier and Zapier - use Certifier as an action"><h3>7. Choose your Certifier account and integrate it with Zapier via Access Token</h3>To generate an access token, go to <a href="https://app.certifier.io/settings/developers/access-token" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certifier &gt; Account &gt; Settings &gt; Developers &gt; Access Token</a> and press "Generate Access Token".&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443806/7_14d6ba7c55.png" alt="Generate Certifier access token">Please, keep in mind that for security reasons, Certifier shows your access token just once. Copy and paste it straight after it is generated. Consider storing your access token in a secure place to set up other integrations.<h3>8. Populate the fields in the action section</h3><ul><li>Group – select a group that will be used to distribute certificates to.</li><li>Recipient Name – the name of your recipient. Note: some apps store names and last names separately. Thus, you will have to add these two attributes to the Recipient name field with a spacebar between them.</li><li>Recipient Email – the email of your recipient.</li><li>Issue Credential – select whether you want your certificate to be automatically issued once your Zap is triggered (the field is set to True) or whether you wish to save credentials as draft and publish them manually from the Certifier dashboard (the field is set to False)</li><li>Issued on – the date when your certificate is issued (by default, it is the day when your Zap is triggered)</li><li>Expiry Date – the date of your credential’s expiration. By default, there is no expiration date added.</li></ul>If you see some other inputs, it means that there are custom attributes on your account. If you want to add some specific data from your Google Form, you can create a custom attribute in Certifier and populate that field with the appropriate data.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443806/8_adb74bd63f.png" alt="Certifier x Zapier - fields in the action section"><h3>9. Finish the process of setting up the action by running a test</h3>Running a test ensures that everything is set up correctly.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443806/9_012bd791ad.png" alt="Finish the process of setting up Certifier and Zapier ">If the test is successful, you will see a newly issued certificate in the Certificate's section of your Certifier account.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1668443806/9b_4dd1b14904.png" alt="First certificate created by Zapier via Certifier"><h3>10. Click "Publish Zap" and enjoy the beauty of a fully automated certification process 🥳</h3>Now you know how to issue certificates with Certifier using Zapier and Google Sheets automatically.You can automate the process of generating certificates, which can save you a lot of time and avoid human mistakes. Streamline your business process and improve your students' experience.Want a visual walkthrough of connecting Certifier to other tools using Zapier? Watch the tutorial and take your workflow to the next level.<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqEOzLOzGTI?showinfo=0"></iframe>Try it out today and see how easy it is to get started. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team, who would be happy to help. <a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start issuing certificates automatically with Certifier</a> and Google Sheets today!<h2>Ready to issue certificates from Google Sheets? { Conclusion }</h2>Why complicate things when you don’t have to?

You’ve got options and now you know how to use them. If you want the simplest route, go with Certifier’s native Google Sheets integration for instant automation. Need more complex logic? Zapier has you covered. Either way, you’ll save hours and make your recipients’ experience seamless. Ready to see it in action? 

<a href="https://app.certifier.io/sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for Certifier</a> and see how easy it is to turn spreadsheet data into certificates.

Generating certificates in bulk should be as easy as sending emails. Turns out, it is even easier! In this blog post, we will show you how to generate certificates with data from Google Sheets, or any other spreadsheet in minutes using Zapier.

Got questions about automating certificates with Google Sheets? We’ve gathered the most common ones—from setup basics to when to use Zapier––so you can find the right solution and get started quickly.

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Sending certificates should be as easy as sending emails. Learn how to use data from Google Sheets with Zapier and Certifier in minute.

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Sergey is a tech entrepreneur based in Kraków, Poland, recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe (2019, for CallPage) and Forbes 30 Under 30 Poland (2023, for Certifier). He co-founded CallPage, a VC-backed B2B SaaS that raised $4.5M and was later acquired by SaaS Labs in 2021, where he led marketing, growth, and lead acquisition.In 2020, Sergey launched Certifier, a platform building digital credential infrastructure through APIs and tools for issuing, managing, and verifying certificates, diplomas, and badges. Today, Certifier serves more than 2,000 business and institutional clients worldwide, and Sergey is a frequent public voice on digital certification, identity, and the future of credentialing.

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Unlock the power of automation and see how quickly you can create personalized certificates in 2026. Compare manual vs automated certification workflow. And see how Certifier will help you set up a batch of personalized certificates in minutes!

Unlock the power of automation and see how quickly you can create personalized certificates without much work on your side. All in this 2026 guide.

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How to Make Automated Personalized Certificates: A 2026 Guide

Creating custom certificates has never been easier. Select a template, make some tweaks, and your certificate is ready to distribute or download. Read our article for the best tips and tricks for professional-looking custom certificates (that beat Canva).

Here, you have the most common questions related to creating custom certificates, such as what is custom certificate, custom certificate meaning, how to create them, and more.

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Custom certificates don’t have to be hard to create, thanks to the templates. See how to create them better (and faster).

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Looking for a certificate design in MS Word? Certifier offers a wide range of professionally designed, print-ready, free Word certificate templates for you to download and edit in 2026.

Here are the most common questions asked about certificate design in MS Word.

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Auf der Suche nach einer Zertifikat oder Diplom Vorlage in Word? Bei Certifier findest du professionelle Designs – kostenlos, druckfertig und schnell anpassbar. Wähle deine Lieblingsvorlage aus und passe sie direkt in Word an.

Lade kostenlose Zertifikat Vorlagen für Word herunter. Wähle ein professionelles Design und personalisiere es ganz einfach in Microsoft Word.

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23 kostenlose Word Zertifikat Vorlagen 2026 (+ Zertifikate)

Besoin d’un modèle diplôme Word ? Découvrez des modèles pro, gratuits et prêts à imprimer. Téléchargez, éditez et personnalisez-les facilement. Parfait pour Word en 2026.

Téléchargez un modèle diplôme Word gratuit à personnaliser. Choisissez un format professionnel, modifiez-le facilement sous Microsoft Word.


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 ¿Buscas un diseño de diploma o certificado en MS Word? Certifier te ofrece una amplia colección de plantillas profesionales, listas para imprimir y totalmente gratuitas. Descarga y edita fácilmente tus diplomas en Word en 2026.

Descarga diplomas para editar en Word gratis. Elige un formato de diploma profesional y personalízalo fácilmente en Microsoft Word.

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Szukasz projektu dyplomu w MS Word? Dobrze, że tu jesteś! Certifier uruchomił marketplace z dyplomami dedykowanymi. Sprawdź sam, jak szybko możesz pobrać szablony dyplomów do Worda i dostosować je do swoich potrzeb. A to wszystko za darmo!

Pobierz darmowe dyplomy do edycji Word i dostosuj je do swoich potrzeb w kilka chwil. Nowy marketplace Certifier oferuje gotowe szablony, za darmo.

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Darmowe dyplomy do edycji Word: 48 szablonów dyplomów

Free Word certificate template is just around the corner. Download one of many expertly designed templates and simply modify it as needed.

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Creating certificates in Canva is straightforward. In order for you to succeed, we have prepared a step-by-step manual. Check out our article to find out more on how to create certificate in Canva.

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Ein Diplom mit Canva erstellen ist einfach. Unsere Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung zeigt, wie Sie Ihr Diplom personalisieren, mit „Zertifikat erstellen Canva“ arbeiten und es anschließend direkt als PDF herunterladen – schnell und ohne Umwege.

Zertifikat erstellen Canva: So gestalten Sie 2026 schnell ein Diplom mit Canva, laden es als PDF herunter – plus Tipp für Serienversand.

Wie Sie ein Zertifikat mit Canva erstellen – Schritt-für-Schritt erklärt 

Créer un diplôme avec Canva est simple et rapide. Pour vous aider à réussir, nous avons préparé un guide étape par étape. Découvrez comment personnaliser et télécharger votre diplôme en toute facilité.

Vous cherchez comment créer un diplôme avec Canva ? Suivez notre guide clair et rapide pour créer un diplôme personnalisable en 2026.

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Crear diplomas en Canva es muy sencillo. Para ayudarte a hacerlo con éxito, hemos preparado un manual paso a paso. Sigue leyendo y descubre cómo hacer diplomas en Canva de forma rápida y eficaz. En pocos minutos tendrás un diseño listo para compartir o imprimir.

¿Te preguntas cómo hacer diplomas en Canva? Descúbrelo paso a paso en esta guía 2026 fácil y rápida. Crear diplomas nunca fue tan sencillo.

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¿Cómo hacer diplomas en Canva paso a paso?

Tworzenie dyplomu może wydawać się skomplikowane, ale z odpowiednimi narzędziami jest bardzo proste. W tym artykule poznasz krok po kroku proces tworzenia dyplomu w Canvie i sprawdzisz, czy to rzeczywiście najlepsze rozwiązanie.

Jak zrobić dyplom w Canvie? Zobacz prosty poradnik krok po kroku i poznaj alternatywę – Certifier, który umożliwia masowe generowanie i wysyłkę dyplomów.

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Jak zrobić dyplom w Canvie?

Are you wondering how to create certificate in Canva? There's nothing difficult about it. Discover the answer in our article.

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Uliana knows Certifier inside out. With a background in UI/UX and product design, she now leads product management, holding the clearest view of how the platform works and where it’s headed.&nbsp;At Certifier, Uliana turns customer feedback into features that make credentialing simpler and more intuitive. As an author, she shares that same product knowledge with readers—explaining how new capabilities work, breaking down use cases, and showing exactly how organizations can get more out of Certifier.

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Uliana leads product management at Certifier, using her UI/UX background to explain platform features and help organizations maximize their credentialing capabilities.

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Suppose you need to create certificates quickly, or you have to send out a lot of digital certificates for attendees who graduated from your online courses or webinars. Here's some help. Get to know three steps to create a digital certificate that meets all the requirements in 2026. All of that for free.

See how to create a digital certificate in 3 easy steps. All tips about creating certificates uncovered. It's the only guide you'll ever need in 2026.

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How to Create a Digital Certificate? (The 2026 Way)

Generating multiple certificates can be a challenge for many, especially if they contain different names. We've prepared an article to help you solve your problem — check out the 5 most effective ways to make personalized certificates at scale in 2026!

Are you looking for a way to make multiple certificates with different names? Certifier, Word, Photoshop, Canva, Google Slides. Read on to know them all.

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Do you really need hiring a designer to create certificate designs? If so, read our article to learn how.

How to Hire a Designer to Create Certificate Designs

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Do you think about hiring a designer to create certificate designs? Learn how to do it in a blink of an eye with these tips.

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Looking for a new way to complete training programs and reward participants for their achievements? If so, meet our new workshop certificate templates for your 2026 workshops. You can use them as they are or customize them so each design looks professional and captures the essence of accomplishment.

Inspire yourself with these workshop certificate templates, which you can download and edit. Professional workshop designs at your fingertips.

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15 Workshop Certificate Templates to Download in 2026

We’re extremely thrilled to introduce <a href="https://certifier.io/certificate-templates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">new certificate templates</a> that we’ve been working on for quite some time. You can now access more than 300 certificate design templates absolutely for free. New certificate templates are available in Certifier for issuing certificates in bulk. You can also download and edit templates in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and many more to come! Find the certificate template that perfectly suits your needs, customize it to your liking, and send it to your students in no time. <h3>We’ve got a wide range of certificate categories to choose from:</h3><ul><li>Recognition certificates&nbsp;</li><li>Training certificates</li><li>Webinar certificates</li><li>Course certificates&nbsp;</li><li>Achievement certificates</li><li>Appreciation certificates</li><li>Competition certificates</li></ul> <a href="https://certifier.io/certificate-templates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Explore new certificate templates now</a>

You can now access more than 300 certificate design templates absolutely for free. New certificate templates are available in Certifier for issuing certificates in bulk. 

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Now you can use 300+ certificate design templates absolutely for free with Certifier

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See the most common questions on how to auto generate certificates with different name of participants.

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With 7+ years in digital marketing and SEO, Aksen has produced marketing projects for global brands (Google For Startups, Microsoft), retail companies (Żabka Group, Carrefour Foundation), B2B SaaS startups (Roomzilla, CallPage) and universities (Merito Universities Group, Lazarski University). Today, as the Head of Marketing at Certifier, he connects product innovation with the people who need it most, ensuring digital credentialing is positioned as a real solution rather than a buzzword.Aksen leads global campaigns, lead generation, and market expansion—initiatives that put Certifier on the map and keep it growing. His focus is simple: help training providers, educators, and organizations worldwide understand Certifier’s value and trust it.

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How do I automatically send certificates via email? What is the most efficient and agile way to send custom certificates in bulk in 2026? If these questions come to your mind, see this article to get tips and insights on how to save time and money by using reliable ways of distributing digital certificates via email messages.

How to send multiple certificates via email? Find out how to save money and time using reliable ways of distributing certificates via email.

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Badgr didn’t just disappear overnight. It went through acquisitions, rebrands and the phaseout of its free badge issuing. This article explains this evolution and what still works.

Get to know the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Badgr digital badges.

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