Certificate Templates

Design professional certificates that recognize participant achievement and can be verified for authenticity.

Certificate System Overview

GatherHub's certificate system includes:

• Customizable templates with your branding
• Dynamic fields that auto-fill participant data
• Eligibility rules based on attendance
• QR verification for authenticity
• Batch generation for all participants

Creating a Template

Access Template Editor

1. Go to your event dashboard
2. Click Certificates in the sidebar
3. Click Template Settings
4. Click Create Template or edit existing

Template Components

Template Settings

Basic Settings

Design Settings

Dynamic Fields

Insert placeholders that auto-fill with participant data:

Available Placeholders

Note: In the template editor, wrap placeholders with curly braces.

Example Text

This is to certify that

[participant_name]

has successfully completed

[event_name]

held on [event_date]

Certificate No: [certificate_number]

Note: In templates, placeholders use curly braces (shown here with brackets for display purposes).

Background Design

Recommended Specifications

Design Tips

• Leave space for text content
• Use high-quality graphics
• Consider print quality
• Test with sample data

Text Positioning

Layout Areas

Typography Guidelines

Signature Section

Adding Signatures

Include signature images:

1. Upload signature image
2. Position on template
3. Add signer name and title

Signature Options

QR Code Placement

QR Code Settings

Verification Info

QR code links to verification page showing:

• Certificate authenticity
• Participant name
• Event details
• Issue date

Template Preview

Preview Options

1. Click Preview
2. View with sample data
3. Test different names
4. Check print layout

What to Check

• Text is readable
• Names fit properly
• QR code is scannable
• Branding is correct
• Layout is balanced

Multiple Templates

Why Multiple Templates

• Different certificate types
• Different events
• Participation vs completion
• Different achievement levels

Template Selection

When generating certificates:

1. Choose template to use
2. Generate for participants
3. Each uses selected template

Template Best Practices

Design

• Keep design professional
• Use your brand colors
• Ensure readability
• Balance visual elements

Content

• Clear, concise text
• Accurate event information
• Proper grammar
• Meaningful recognition

Technical

• High-resolution images
• Test printing
• Verify QR functionality
• Check file sizes

Template Examples

Workshop Certificate

Certificate of Completion

This certifies that [participant_name]
has successfully completed the workshop

[event_name]

Duration: 8 hours
Date: [event_date]
Certificate No: [certificate_number]

Conference Attendance

Certificate of Attendance

[participant_name]

attended

[event_name]

[event_date]
[organization_name]

Training with Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

This is to certify that [participant_name]
has demonstrated competency in

[event_name]

Score: [achievement_points]
Level: [achievement_level]
Date: [event_date]

Note: In templates, placeholders use curly braces (shown here with brackets for display purposes).

Troubleshooting

Template not saving

• Check all required fields
• Verify image formats
• Reduce file sizes
• Clear browser cache

Text not displaying correctly

• Check placeholder syntax
• Verify font availability
• Test with shorter names
• Adjust text areas

Poor print quality

• Use higher resolution images
• Check DPI settings
• Use vector graphics where possible
• Test on different printers

Next Steps

• Set eligibility rules for certificate recipients
• Generate certificates for participants
• Set up verification page