Good certificate wording is short, specific and in the right register. Use these as starting points. In BulkCertPDF, replace the bracketed parts with merge tags such as {{Course_Title}} so every certificate fills in its own details.
Titles
- Certificate of Completion · Certificate of Attendance · Certificate of Participation
- Certificate of Achievement · Certificate of Excellence · Certificate of Recognition
- Certificate of Appreciation · Certificate of Merit · Award of Distinction
Opening lines
- This is to certify that
- This certificate is proudly presented to
- This certificate is awarded to
- With grateful thanks to
- In recognition of the achievements of
Completion
- has successfully completed [course] on [date].
- has satisfactorily completed all requirements of [programme], totalling [hours] hours.
- has completed [course] and is awarded [number] CPD hours.
- has completed the [level] course in [subject] with [result].
Attendance and participation
- attended [event] held at [venue] on [date].
- participated in the live webinar “[title]” on [date].
- took part in the [workshop] workshop led by [facilitator].
Appreciation
- in appreciation of your keynote address at [event].
- with sincere thanks for [years] years of dedicated service.
- in grateful recognition of your generous support of [cause].
- for [hours] hours of volunteer service as [role]. Your time makes our work possible.
Achievement and awards
- for achieving [result] in [programme].
- for outstanding performance as [award], [period].
- in recognition of exceptional progress in [subject].
- awarded [award] for the [season] season. Well played!
Tips
- Be specific. “For leading the switch to same-day dispatch” means more than “for hard work”.
- Match the claim to the facts. Use “completed” or “attended”, not “certified”, unless there was an assessment.
- Keep it to two lines so long names and course titles still fit.
- Put variable text in columns so each person gets their own reason or result.