> How do I create a Certificate activity?

The Certificate activity allows you create downloadable certificates for students. Certificates can be created for use upon course completion or upon completion of one or more activities or assignments.

Select Turn editing on in the upper-right corner.

Navigate to the section of the Course Outline where you want to add the activity.

From the Add an activity drop-down, select Certificate.

Enter a Name that is relevant to the Certificate you are creating.

If desired, you may use the HTML editor to enter an Introduction for the certificate. Students will see the introduction before they download the certificate.

Adjust the settings in the Issue Options section to adjust e-mail notifications, delivery method, and whether or not certificates are saved to the course.

Use the Required course grade drop-down to specify a course grade students must achieve in order to receive the certificate. You may also set a minimum number of required minutes in the course.

Use the drop-downs under Dependent Activities to choose course activities and their respective minimum required percentage grades that must be achieved to receive the certificate.

To add another dependent activity, select Add another linked activity option.

Edit the settings in the Text Options section as desired. Click on the blue question marks to learn more about each setting.

Edit the settings in the Design Options section as desired. Click on the blue question marks to learn more about each setting.

Use the Visible drop-down to select the visibility (Show or Hide) for this activity.

Select Save and display to view your activity.

To preview the certificate, select Get your certificate.

If you would like to make changes to the certificate, select Update this Certificate and adjust the settings as desired.