How To Create Certificates For Course Completions in HighLevel

• Setting Up Your Course
• Introducing Certificates
• Customizing Your Certificate
• Linking the Certificate to Your Course
• Issuing Certificates
• Benefits of Certificates
• Conclusion

If you’re a Go HighLevel user hosting courses on this platform, there’s an exciting new feature that can help you reward your members: certificates for course completion. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and issue certificates, adding a rewarding touch to your online learning environment.

Setting Up Your Course

Before diving into the certificates feature, ensure you have a course set up on Go HighLevel. If you haven’t created a course yet, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Memberships:
   • On the left sidebar, click on “Memberships.”
2. Create Your Course:
   • Once in the memberships section, go to “Courses” and then “Products.”
   • Click “Create Product” at the top right to start building your course.
3. Configure Your Course:
   • After creating your course, go to “Offers” to decide if your course will be paid or free. This flexibility allows you to tailor your offering to your audience. For instance, I have chosen to keep my course free.

Introducing Certificates

With your course ready, you can now leverage the certificates feature to reward your members upon completion.

1. Access the Certificates Tab:
   • In the memberships section, click on the “Certificates” tab.
2. Create a New Certificate:
   • Click the “Add” button on the right. You have the option to start from scratch or use a template. For simplicity and aesthetics, using a template is recommended.
   • Choose a template from the provided options, confirm your selection, and start customizing.

Customizing Your Certificate

Go HighLevel provides extensive customization options to make your certificates unique:

1. Personalize Your Design:
   • Add elements such as a signature, image, badge, or additional text.
   • Modify the background color or design to match your brand or course theme.
   • This flexibility ensures your certificate is not just a formality but a memorable token of achievement.

Linking the Certificate to Your Course

Once your certificate is designed, integrate it with your course:

1. Navigate Back to Courses:
   • Go back to “Courses” and then “Products.”
   • Select the course to which you want to add the certificate.
2. Add the Certificate:
   • Click on the “Certificates” tab within the course.
   • Choose the certificate you created, click “Save,” and it will be linked to the course.

Issuing Certificates

When a member completes your course, they will automatically receive a certificate:

1. Completion Notification:
   • Members will receive an email congratulating them on completing the course, along with their certificate attached.
2. Manage Issued Certificates:
   • In the “Issued Certificates” tab, you can track who has completed the course.
   • Members can preview, download, copy the link, and share their certificates.

Benefits of Certificates

Incorporating certificates into your courses provides several advantages:

• Motivation and Recognition: Members feel recognized for their efforts, enhancing their motivation to complete the course.
• Shareable Achievement: Certificates can be shared on social media, increasing your course’s visibility and attractiveness.
• Professionalism: Offering certificates adds a layer of professionalism to your courses, making them more appealing.

Conclusion

The new certificates feature in Go HighLevel is a fantastic way to reward your members for their hard work and dedication. By following these steps, you can create a seamless and rewarding experience for your course participants. This added bonus not only motivates learners but also enhances the overall value of your educational offerings.