A WordPress certificate of completion plugin can turn finished course records into certificates students can download and employers can verify. If your training institute already uses WordPress, V-1 lets you design, issue and verify certificates from the same website.

Want to see the workflow first? Try the V-1 live demo or view the V-1 product details.

Make course completion certificates in WordPress

Start with one of 16 templates or build a branded layout in the visual certificate designer. Place your logo, student name, course, issue date, signature and other fields on the certificate. When records are ready, V-1 generates downloadable PDF and PNG certificates. Optional QR verification can point people to a certificate record on your site.

Example course completion certificate made with the WordPress certificate generator
A certificate example from the V-1 product gallery.

A practical workflow for training institutes

  1. Design once: create a course completion certificate template with your institution’s branding and the fields you need.
  2. Import students: add records individually or use a CSV file for a class or larger cohort. Review names and course dates before issuing.
  3. Issue certificates: let students download PDF or PNG copies with their details filled into the template.
  4. Enable verification: publish the certificate-number lookup so a third party can check the record on your website.

When V-1 is the right fit

Choose V-1 when you need both a certificate maker for WordPress and online verification. It suits course providers, coaching centres and training institutes that issue certificates regularly. The visual designer and CSV import are especially useful when the same course certificate must be personalised for many students.

If your certificates are already designed and exported elsewhere, you may only need to verify records and attach those existing files. In that case, see V-2. V-2 does not create new PDFs.

Questions before you choose

Can I add students in bulk?

Yes. V-1 supports CSV import as well as adding records one at a time. Prepare a sample batch first and check the generated certificates before importing a large cohort.

Can students verify their certificates?

Yes. V-1 includes certificate verification by unique number. You can add the lookup to your site and use optional QR verification on the certificate.

Is there a way to try it first?

Use the limited V-1 live demo to see the certificate and verification experience before purchasing.

Ready to issue verifiable completion certificates? See V-1 features and buy the plugin.