This guide provides step-by-step instructions for administrators on creating and using certificates in Das Admin and the admin section of their sites. Certificates serve as a way to acknowledge and reward learners upon completing specific tasks or courses. This guide outlines creating certificates, customizing their content, and managing their details.
Locating the Certificates page
Das Admin
Log in to Das Admin with your administrator credentials.
Navigate to the Certificates tab, which should be visible in the main navigation menu.
Front End Tools (FET)
Access the Event Analytics section by using the More menu.
Navigate to the Content tab.
Select the newly added Certificates tab to access the certificate builder.
Creating a new certificate
From Das Admin’s Certificate page and the Front End Tools Certificate section, Look for the Create a New Certificate container at the top of the certificates list.
Selecting the container opens the New Certificate creation window, allowing you to give your certificate a Title and choose between the Default Certificate Template or creating a Custom HTML Certificate in the Certificate Type dropdown.
Each option in this dropdown corresponds to a different view on the Certificate Info tab, displaying specific fields and options tailored to the chosen certificate type.
For example, selecting the DEFAULT CERTIFICATE TEMPLATE option will allow you to use a pre-set template with a default design layout. This choice will display a particular view on the Certificate Info tab, reflecting the selected template's configuration.
Select the Create Certificate button to finish the initial setup of your certificate.
Customizing Certificate Information
After selecting Create Certificate, you will be directed to the Certificate Information page for customization.
Customizing a Default certificate template
Certificate Information tab
Certificate Title (Max character limit: 67).
Certificate Description (Max character limit: 78).
Background Image
To add a new background image, Drag and drop an image from your file locator or select the blank Image under the Background Image section, and your file locator will open, allowing you to choose an image.
Images uploaded should have an aspect ratio of 8:10 (Width: Height) to ensure a proper fit.
The maximum allowed file size for the background image is 10 MB.
Supported Image File Types
The certificate system supports the following image file types to maintain consistency and compatibility:
PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, TIF, WebP, BMP, SVG.
Replacing an Existing Image
Drag and drop a new image over the current image, or select the current image in the Background Image section to update an existing background image. This will replace the current image with the newly uploaded one.
Admin Details Section
Under the Admin Details section, provide the admin's name and role for the certificate signature.
Template Options Section
Use the Template Options section to select which dynamic variables should be displayed on the certificate. Check the corresponding radio buttons to show or hide variables such as Platform Name, Credits Earned, Certificate ID, Background Image, Ribbon, and Use Image Only (this selection hides all other options)
Ensure you select the Save button that will populate in the right-hand corner once any changes have been made to save them.
Custom HTML Certificates
You can create a custom HTML certificate template by selecting the Custom HTML Certificate option in the Create New Certificate window. This option allows you to design a certificate using your HTML and CSS, including merge variables for dynamic content.
Customizing a Custom HTML certificate
Design your certificate using HTML and CSS, incorporating dynamic merge variables for personalized content.
Customize the Certificate Information tab as described above, including Title and Description.
Utilize the HTML Content section to modify preloaded HTML.
Use the Dynamic Variables section to copy variables like Platform Name, Learner Name, Course Title, Completion Date, Course Grade, Credits Earned, and Certificate ID.