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Here’s the guide you’ve been waiting for! We’ll break down the different skills badges types you can issue and show how they can validate skills. This guide is packed with insights on applying skill badges to boost your offerings. It’s a  must-read if you want to elevate your badging strategy!

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Six skills badges examples for leadership, software testing, communication, digital marketing, storytelling and marketing analysis.

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Here’s the list of the best badge makers in 2025. Compare features, pros and cons, reviews, and prices to find your perfect match. See how Certifier digital badge maker compares favorably to others. A comparison table below gives you a quick glimpse of all the features. 

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Choosing the right digital credentialing platform can make all the difference in how you issue, manage, and track certificates. Certifier is often cited as the best solution on the market (no wonders here!). But! For you to make an informative decision, we’ve prepared a list of all other available certification tools out there. Read on to see what are the top 13 Certifier alternatives in 2025.

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Are you looking to switch from using Virtualbadge.io in 2025 or considering it as a prime software for your credentials needs? If so, this guide is tailor-made for you. We're taking a closer look at four prominent Virtualbadge alternatives, each poised to potentially supercharge your credentialing process. Join us as we explore these options, and see if there’s a better fit for your needs.

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Are you a course maker aiming to draw in more attendees? Award your course attendees with LinkedIn digital badges in 2025! They are fully customizable and easy to share online. Check out how simple it is to make your brand get noticed with Certifier’s user-friendly badges.

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Tired of complicated credential management? It doesn’t have to be that way! We welcome you to our curated list of the top digital credential management software solutions that can transform your credentialing process in 2025. Explore our top picks and learn how the right software can make credential management effortless.

Digital credential management software is the answer to your certification woes. Who says managing credentials has to be hard? Here’s the toolbox filled to the brim with top tools in 2025.

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Unlock the power of automation and see how quickly you can create personalized certificates in 2025. Compare manual vs automated certification workflow. And see how Certifier will help you set up a batch of personalized certificates in minutes!

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Bulk certificate generation is a no-code process similar to creating just one PDF certificate in Canva. This guide will show you how to auto generate certificate from an Excel sheet or Google Sheets with different variables and send them out immediately.Keep reading to find out two ways to auto-generate certificates from Excel and Google Sheets.<h2>But first, how to generate certificates in 5 minutes?</h2>Creating a certificate might seem a tedious task at first. But trust us – with Certifier – a certificate generator from Excel, you can create, send, and manage verifiable certificates in one place. Certifier is your hub for professional and efficient certificate management.<a href="https://certifier.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use Certifier now</a> to drive your learning programs, courses, webinars, and events. With our fully-automated certificates workflow, you can finally focus on what matters most – your business growth.${{ section-cta-small-blue }}<h2>From Google Sheets or Excel to certificate generation</h2>An automatic certificate generator using Excel is useful to award webinar participants, praise conference attendees, or students upon course completion. Generating a large number of certificates in bulk with only a list of names and then sending them to recipients may seem like a hard task. However, in fact, it is a simple process. There are several proven ways to create certificate from Excel data. Let’s learn more about them.<h3>Method 01: Certificate generator from Excel + Certifier</h3>This easy process takes minutes to complete. You need to prepare a list with recipient names, emails, and other values in a spreadsheet (MS Excel or Google Sheets). Once done, use professional software to auto-generate certificates from Excel like Certifier.Here's the video that shows you how:<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fnH3WDKdgrg?showinfo=0"></iframe><h3>Method 02: Bulk certificate generator + Word + some email sender</h3>How to auto-generate certificate from Google Sheet or Excel with this method? It’s also a free, but semi-manual, amateur way to generate certificates from Excel. These tools are not designed for professional certificate issuing, but you can use them if they meet your certification needs. Read the step-by-step tutorial for this method <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/how-to-create-certificates-from-google-sheets-and-excel##3-use-excel-+-word" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">below</a>.<h2>How to prepare a spreadsheet with your certificate recipients? { Before you start: Prepare spreadsheet }</h2>First things first, it's time to prepare a list in MS Excel, Google Sheets, or another tool.You'll need to add information like recipients’ names and email addresses. Your spreadsheet can include advanced recipients' information like grade, teacher name, number of hours, and issue date.&nbsp;<h3>01 Download all the necessary data</h3>As a rule, you already have recipients’ information in your LMS, CRM, or video-conference tool like Zoom. Download it in CSV or XML format.<h3>02 Open your draft data in Google Sheets&nbsp;</h3>First, separate the columns (if needed): Data &gt; Split text to columns<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670495525/certifier_excel_with_students_data_a0a53343f3.webp" alt="Certifier Google Sheet with students">${{ section-blue-start }}👉🏼 Read more about <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/combine-first-and-last-name-in-google-sheets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to merge first and last column together</a> in Google Sheets.${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>03 Delete unnecessary columns, rows, and data</h3>Remove the unnecessary information from the spreadsheet before issuing certificates (as a rule, exported spreadsheets include a lot of information and columns). Prepare as accurate list as possible to simplify the certificate generation process.&nbsp;<h3>04 Download the completed spreadsheet in CSV (comma-separated values) format</h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670495683/certifier_download_csv_with_students_90b53ba414.webp" alt="Certifier download CSV with students for certificates">That’s it. Your spreadsheet is ready for mass certificate generation! Follow the next instruction to create and send certificates via Certifier or other tools.<h2>Method 01: How to generate certificate from Excel sheet (or Google Sheets) with Certifier (4-STEPS TUTORIAL) { Method 01: Use Excel + Certifier&nbsp;}</h2>As we mentioned at the beginning of the post, this is a free, easy, and professional way to resolve the problem of how to auto-generate certificate from Excel sheet. More than 1000 companies, educators, and organizations use Certifier to generate certificates, diplomas, and credentials for their recipients every month. Follow this instruction and be among them.${{ section-yellow-start }}⚠️ Important: You need a prepared recipient list to get started. <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/combine-first-and-last-name-in-excel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Combine first and last name in Excel</a> together so that the Certifier certificate generator from Excel correctly transfers the spreadsheet data to the certificates.${{ section-yellow-end }}Before you get into details, here's how to auto-generate certificate from Excel sheet:${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Log in to your Certifier account or create a new one for free${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Customize the certificate's template${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Upload CSV list to auto-generate certificates${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-start }}Send bulk email to recipients${{ list-item-checkmark-yellow-end }}<h3>01 Log in to your Certifier account</h3>First, log in to your Certifier account. If you don’t have a Certifier account, register for free on a <a href="https://app.certifier.io/sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign-up Page</a>. A Free plan is available forever for each registration.<h3>02 Customize the certificate’s template or design it from scratch&nbsp;</h3>Certifier includes 1,000+ ready-to-go templates. You can use, customize, and edit them for free. Also, you can create a new design from scratch in our e-certificate generator from Excel. You can upload certificate backgrounds, frames, and elements. Make sure to customize your certificate design to match your brand identity. Choose the elements for your design: upload the logo, signatures, etc.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670496098/certifier_certificate_maket_and_templates_174bb98324.webp" alt="Certificate maker and certificate templates"><h3>03 Upload CSV list to generate certificates in bulk&nbsp;</h3>At this step, you’ll need a prepared CSV file with the certificate recipients’ list. If you skipped these steps, get back to the instructions above.In this step, you need to do the following:${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Create a group${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Upload Recipients’ List&nbsp;${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Manage columns${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-start }}Review the setup&nbsp;${{ list-item-checkmark-blue-end }}Finally, save certificates as drafts (prepare them for future sending), or move on to the next step and send generated certificates.${{ section-yellow-start }}👋 Note: At first, you may be scared about this part of the process, but don’t worry; most users complete it in less than 5 minutes. What is more, you can upload lists automatically using direct integration with your app or software via Zapier.${{ section-yellow-end }}<h3>04 Send bulk emails with certificates to the recipients&nbsp;</h3>You're at the finish line. In this step, you need to send certificates. Click on Save and Publish Certificates.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670496360/Certifier_save_and_publish_certificates_273025afb6.webp" alt="Save and Publish certificates">When you click on it, Certifier build-in mail system emails all new certificates to recipients' Inboxes. By default, our system sends emails with a basic template (without your logo, branded colors, and text). However, you can create a custom email template, set up your email as a sender, etc. If you want to customize your email templates, go to the Emails section &gt; Create Email Template.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670496465/certifier_branding_email_template_ad67a9ced1.webp" alt="Certifier branding email templates">That’s it. Your certificates are published and sent to all recipients via an online certificate generator from Excel. If you need more insights on how to generate e-certificate from Excel sheet, simply schedule a call to discuss your questions in person.${{ section-yellow-start }}👀 Want to automate certificate generation without writing code? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ClvIojXOVE&amp;ab_channel=Certifier-onlinecertificatemaker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">connect Certifier with Google Sheets using Make.com</a> and send personalized certificates on autopilot.${{ section-yellow-end }}<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-ClvIojXOVE?showinfo=0"></iframe> <h2>Method 02: Generate certificates with Excel + Word and send them manually { Method 02: Use Excel + Word }</h2>Now it's time to describe an ALTERNATIVE way to send certificates in bulk – using MS Excel, MS Word, and Mail Merge. This method is more like a workaround than a professional way to create certificate from Excel data. Still, we believe it’s useful to know about the pros and cons of it.This method, without a professional bulk certificate generator Excel, requires a bit more time. Follow the instructions below to proceed.<h3>01 Open Excel &amp; Word in Microsoft 365&nbsp;</h3>First, log in to your <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 account</a>. Once you're logged in, open Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet and Microsoft Word program.<h3>02 Chose certificate design from MS Word Templates Library</h3>Microsoft Word has a huge library of free DOC templates including certificate templates, you <a href="https://create.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/certificates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">can check them here</a>. If you don't find the template that you need in the Word Templates Library, you can create your own one in MS Word from scratch or create a certificate design with our <a href="https://certifier.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">certificate maker here</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670496948/free_certificate_templates_66c70ea43b.webp" alt="Free Certificate Templates">${{ section-yellow-start }}👉🏼 Do you want to know how to print certificates from Excel? With Certifier help, it's possible. Check out this guide about <a href="https://certifier.io/blog/certificate-printing-how-to-prepare-design-for-print-5-steps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">certificate printing</a>.${{ section-yellow-end }}<h3>03 Merge the design, recipients spreadsheet, and Mail Merge</h3>When the template is ready, you can add the logo, text, and style that aligns with your branding. After that, add a dynamic element in MS Word, and merge the spreadsheet file in MS Excel with the recipient name. Go to Mailing &gt; Start Mail Marge &gt; Select Recipients &gt; Select the list with your prepared spreadsheet<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670497093/certificates_with_mailmarge_32a616f1af.webp" alt="Generate certificates with MS Word Mail Merge"><h3>04 Place variables like name and others into certificate design&nbsp;</h3>Select a place on the design where you want to insert the dynamic element, e.g., the student name. In the Mailing section &gt; select the Insert Mailed Field. You should specify a column for each variable from the recipient's spreadsheet merged before.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670497227/place_variables_to_certificate_design_2273eecf9a.gif" alt="Place variables to certificate design"><h3>05 Generate a certificate and complete the process&nbsp;</h3>Staying in the Mailing Section, click on the Fining &amp; Merge button &gt; select All options to generate certificates from Excel.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1670497443/fining_and_merge_certificates_2740db525f.webp" alt="Fining and merge certificates">That’s how to make certificates from Excel in a nutshell. You have generated certificates in one MS World file. Now, you can keep them in one file, split them into multiple ones, prepare them for printing, or send them via email.<h3>06 Send certificates via Outlook</h3>If you use the full version of Office 365 Suite, you can send a simple automated email through MS Word by selecting the button Send Email. Make sure to select Current Records so that each recipient receives only their certificate.<h2>So, how to generate e-certificate from Google Sheet or Excel? - Pros, Tips &amp; Sum-Ups { Pros, Tips &amp; Sum-Ups }</h2>The world changes, and so do students' needs!&nbsp;The optimized certificate-issuing process is crucial for your business’s success. The best way to win engaged students or webinar visitors is to give them a good-looking professional certificate. By doing so, you will increase the value of your learning event, webinar, or masterclass.&nbsp;${{ section-blue-start }}🚀 Remember to use professional tools like Certifier for convenient certificate generation from Excel. Certifier – free bulk certificate generator Excel or Google Sheets, includes such features as LinkedIn certificates, socia media shares, verifiable credentials, and professional designs.${{ section-blue-end }}<h3>Pros of using Certifier certificate generator from Excel or Google Sheets</h3>${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Low (or no) costs. Google Sheets (or similar spreadsheets) are completely free. Certifier bulk certificate generator Excel also provides a free plan that includes all the main features.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Professional outcome. Using Certifier and Excel or Google Sheets, you can generate certificates like a professional. It’s a method proven by thousands of companies, universities, and organizations.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Easy start. A complete first-time setup takes from 10 to 20 minutes, including design creation and feature adoption. Further certificate generation processes will take up to 10 minutes or can be fully automated.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Analytics and reporting. With Certifier, you can analyze all the data about issued certificates: clicks, downloads, social media shares, etc. You can use this data to improve your marketing processes.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Flexibility. You can download generated certificates from Excel as a spreadsheet with unique IDs or as a .zip archive with PDF files.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}${{ list-item-plus-green-start }}Integrations. Using Certifier and spreadsheet tool, you can integrate all your current apps and software within one workflow and automate the issuing process. No extra hassle.${{ list-item-plus-green-end }}<h3>Cons of using Certifier e-certificate generator from Excel</h3>${{ list-item-minus-red-start }}Certifier + spreadsheet tool method is less suitable for a single certificate or a small number of them. If you do not need to generate certificates in bulk, consider using a simple online tool like Canva. You can also create a design manually in Photoshop. After that, create separate files and manually send them to your recipients.${{ list-item-minus-red-end }}${{ list-item-minus-red-start }}If you need to issue a large number of certificates using Certifier + Spreadsheet (250 or more), it is necessary to upgrade to the paid version of Certifier. Package prices start from $49/month, and our customers are happy with the value/cost ratio. 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How to auto generate certificate from Google Sheet or Excel? It should be as easy as sending emails. Turns out, it is even easier! In this blog post, we will show you how to generate certificate from Excel sheet, Google Sheets, or any other spreadsheet in minutes. The 2025 way.

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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="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Certifier</a> offers a range of features to make your certification process smooth and impressive.&nbsp;${{ section-cta-custom }}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-custom }}<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://certifier.io/book-a-demo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a demo call</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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Today we’re excited to unveil one of the major updates to Certifier – the Issuer's Portal. The Issuer's Portal serves as a central hub displaying detailed information about each issuer, their offered credentials, and the directory of recipients they certified. This release marks a major milestone for Certifier, bringing immense value to our issuers, their recipients, and any third-party entities allowing for easy acquaintance with an issuer's offerings and the directory of recipients, as well as unifying the recipient experience.${{ section-yellow-start }}⭐ Eager to see the Issuer's Portal in action? Check <a href="https://credentials.codedevs.pro/issuers/01j6erm2f6aq7xx2b35zkv3k0f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Demo Portal!</a>${{ section-yellow-end }}<h2>Key highlights of the Issuer's Portal { Key highlights of the Issuer's Portal }</h2>The Issuer's Portal will empower Certifier issuers to manage, display, and promote their credentials and certified recipients more effectively than ever before. Let’s dive into what the Issuer’s Portal is made of:Issuer’s Profile –&nbsp;the main page from which everything else evolves. It prominently displays information about the issuer, including all relevant links and tabs for credentials and recipient directories.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1728312740/issuers_portal_835eb9d021.png" alt="A screenshot showing the Issuer's profile.">${{ section-blue-start }}💎 We also added the possibility to upload a banner image to elevate the visual look of each issuer’s profile even more.${{ section-blue-end }}Credentials Directory –&nbsp;the page listing all the credentials an issuer offers, with the possibility of opening a particular credential to view detailed information about it.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1728301943/credentials_directory_a2c52a09fd.png" alt="A screenshot showing the Credentials Directory.">Recipients Directory – the page listing all the certified recipients of a particular issuer along with their credentials. The credentials of a single recipient are now prominently presented on a dedicated page. Each recipient is now provided with a dedicated profile that can be accessed from any credential they've been awarded, as well as from the issuer's directory page. This profile conveniently displays the awards of each recipient, allowing for easy access and showcase.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/certifier/image/upload/v1728302199/recipient_profile_63091cafd7.png" alt="A smiling woman placed in front of her recipient profile. ">${{ section-blue-start }}💎 We also made it possible for the recipients to manage the visibility of their accounts and individual credentials.${{ section-blue-end }}Credential Retrieval Page –&nbsp;the page allowing your recipients to quickly find their credentials, all in one place.Credential Verification Page –&nbsp;the page page allowing for secure verification of credentials to ensure authenticity and build trust.<h2>3 core principles of the Issuer's Portal { 3 Core principles of the Issuer's Portal }</h2>When we set out to develop the Issuer's Portal, our goal was to create a centralized hub that would revolutionize how issuers manage and showcase their credentials and certified recipients.With that vision in mind, the Issuer's Portal is built on three core principles:<h3>1. Dedicated approach and issuer's exclusivity</h3>Unlike other digital credentialing platforms that invite issuers to join a shared marketplace filled with numerous companies offering their learning products, we believe in providing a tailored, exclusive experience for each of our issuers. Each Issuer's Portal is uniquely created and branded for the individual issuer. This means that recipients and visitors only see the credentials, certifications, and achievements associated with that specific issuer, creating a focused and personalized environment.${{ section-yellow-start }}Think of our approach as the Shopify experience: your own store, your own rules, your own branding — rather than being part of an open marketplace like Amazon.${{ section-yellow-end }}<h3>2. Effortless management and full visibility control</h3>We understand that your time is valuable, which is why managing your Issuer’s Portal is incredibly easy and intuitive. The portal is created automatically based on the groups you set up in your Certifier account, as well as the recipients you certified. From the moment you certify a recipient or create a new group, it’s instantly reflected in your portal.You have full control over groups and recipients you want to display or hide. Your recipients can also manage their visibility within your directory and hide their profiles without needing your approval or intervention. Of course, you also retain the power to manage recipient visibility as needed.<h3>3. Promoting lifelong learning and recipient engagement</h3>The Recipients Directory not only highlights the achievements of your certified recipients but also plays a key role in retaining and motivating them. By publicly recognizing their accomplishments and showcasing top learners, the directory inspires recipients to stay in the loop, upskill, and earn more awards. This recognition serves as a powerful motivator, encouraging recipients to pursue additional credentials, stay engaged with your offerings, and continuously enhance their skills.<h2>Conclusion</h2>The introduction of the Issuer's Portal marks a significant step forward in our mission to empower issuers and recipients alike.With our dedicated tailored approach, effortless management, and recipient engagement promotion, Certifier sets a new standard in the digital credentialing landscape.We believe these updates will not only level up how issuers manage and showcase their credentials but also enrich the recipient experience, making it easier for individuals to proudly display their achievements. We’re excited to see how the Issuer's Portal will transform the way you interact with your certifications and look forward to continuing to innovate in ways that support your success.

Welcome Certifier’s latest product update – the Issuer's Portal. The Issuer's Portal serves as a central credentialing hub featuring Issuers' Profiles with Directories of Credentials and Recipients, as well as Verification and Retrieval pages. 

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