Guides
Certificate guides
Practical answers for anyone who issues certificates: what to put on them, how to word them, and how to make them for a whole list at once.
How to make certificates from an Excel list →
Three ways to turn an Excel or CSV list into one certificate per person: Word mail merge, Google Slides add-ons, or a bulk certificate generator. Step-by-step, with pros and cons.
What a PDH certificate should include →
What engineering boards usually expect on a PDH certificate of completion, how PDH hours are counted, and a checklist for course providers.
What a CPE certificate should include →
A checklist of what CPA continuing professional education certificates usually need to show, based on the NASBA/AICPA CPE standards, plus how CPE credits are calculated.
What a CPD certificate should include →
What to put on a CPD certificate for professionals in the UK and Australia: hours or points, learning outcomes, provider details and accreditation numbers.
Certificate wording examples →
Ready-to-use certificate wording for completion, attendance, appreciation, achievement, volunteer and award certificates, with tips on keeping it short and specific.
How to add verification QR codes to certificates →
Why verifiable certificates matter, three ways to add a QR code, and how hosted verification pages let recipients add certificates to LinkedIn.
Comparisons
BulkCertPDF vs Canva Bulk Create →
Comparing Canva Bulk Create and BulkCertPDF for making certificates from a spreadsheet: setup, output files, privacy and cost.
BulkCertPDF vs Word mail merge →
Word mail merge vs a bulk certificate generator: how long each takes, how to get one PDF per person, and when each makes sense.
BulkCertPDF vs Google Slides mail merge →
Google Slides and Docs add-ons such as Autocrat vs BulkCertPDF for bulk certificates: setup time, emailing, quotas and privacy.
A simpler alternative to digital credential platforms →
When you need a digital credential platform like Certifier or Accredible, and when a bulk PDF certificate generator with QR verification is enough.