The Certificate block allows content creators to set up certificates for learners that can be issued by a course instructor or issued automatically based on a quiz score. This article discusses certificates that are issued automatically based on a quiz score. For information on certificates issued by an instructor, refer to How do I add a certificate that is issued by the instructor?.


The Certificate block can import an image to use as a background. For guidance on creating a background image to use with a Certificate block, check out How do I create a background image for use in a Certificate block?.


Any learner that has not achieved the quiz score required to receive a certificate will see the following message displayed on the page in place of the certificate:

You have not yet been issued this certificate. Please check back later.


Only one Certificate block should be added per page. For certificate printing tips, refer to Certificate Block Printing Tips.


  1. From the edit page view, click Add To Content then click Add Block.

  2. From the Add Block modal, select Certificate.


  3. The Add Certificate form will appear.


  4. For the Issuing:* field, select Automatically issued based on a quiz's score.

  5. Select a quiz from the Select a Quiz:* dropdown. In the Minimum Score %:* field, enter the minimum quiz score required for certificate issuance.

  6. In the Background Image: field, click +Select background image.

  7. The File Manager appears.

  8. Select an image to use as the certificate background.

  9. The background graphic will display in the Preview Area with placeholders for the default fields [Student Name] and [Month ##, Year]. The Background Image Alt Text: field is not required, but may be configured if there's a need to describe the certificate's background image via screen reader.
    Note: [Student Name] and [Month ##, Year] are the only fields that appear on the certificate by default. Additionally, both fields are populated automatically with the corresponding data (i.e., student name and current date).

  10. Adjust the Student Name Position: and Date Position: fields as needed using the corresponding Vertical% slider. Adjust the text size by configuring the corresponding Size: field.

    Student Name Size: and Date Size: are adjusted for better visibility; and the Student Name Size: value is increased

  11. If necessary, add any additional custom text needed using the Line 1 Text:, Line 2 Text:, and Line 3 Text: fields. Adjust the size and position of each added line of text as needed.

  12. Click Add+ to add the Certificate block to the page.

  13. The Certificate block will appear on the page in edit mode.

  14. Select the Publish My Edits button to save the changes and view the Certificate block in published mode.

    Learner view of a certificate includes a link to Certificate Block Printing Tips