Free online course certificate generator
Make a polished, personalized certificate in minutes. No account, watermark, or design software required.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Instant PNG
Design your course certificate
Fill in the details and see every change in the live preview.
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How to make a course certificate online
The generator keeps the design work out of your way, so you can focus on accurate learner and course details.
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Add the achievement details
Enter the learner, course, instructor, organization, completion date, and an optional certificate ID.
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Match your course brand
Add a public logo URL, choose a brand color, and select a landscape, square, or portrait layout.
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Download or share
Export a high-resolution PNG for email and print, or generate a URL that preserves every certificate detail.
Create certificates learners are proud to share
A course completion certificate is more than decoration. This free certificate maker records an achievement, gives learners a visible milestone, and can reinforce the credibility of your training program—without the learning curve of a traditional online certificate maker.
What should a course certificate include?
Include the recipient’s full name, the exact course title, your organization, an instructor or authorized signatory, and the completion date. A unique certificate ID makes internal record keeping easier.
Keep the wording specific. “Successfully completed” is suitable for participation-based courses; only claim accreditation, qualification, or professional certification when your program has the authority to do so.
Choose the right certificate format
Landscape works well for traditional certificates and desktop viewing. Portrait is easier to print on standard paper. Square is useful when learners want to share their achievement on social platforms.
For a clean result, use one strong brand color and a logo with a transparent or light background. Always check names and dates before downloading the final file.
When should certificate delivery be automated?
This free certificate maker is ideal for one-off credentials, workshops, cohorts, and early-stage programs. As enrollment grows, creating and sending every file manually becomes repetitive and error-prone.
SchoolMaker can issue a course completion certificate automatically when a learner reaches the right milestone, keeping delivery consistent without adding administrative work.
Turn every course completion into a milestone
Build your course, track learner progress, and deliver certificates automatically with SchoolMaker.
Questions about online course certificates
Is this online certificate generator really free?
Yes. This free certificate maker lets you customize, preview, download, and share a course certificate without creating an account or adding payment details. The generated certificate has no SchoolMaker watermark.
Can I download my certificate as a PNG?
Yes. The download button creates a high-resolution PNG in your browser. Landscape, square, and portrait layouts are supported.
How does the shareable certificate link work?
The link stores the certificate details in its query string. Anyone with the URL can reopen the same design. Avoid putting confidential or sensitive information in a shared certificate.
Can I add my own logo and brand color?
Yes. Paste a public http or https logo URL and select your primary brand color. Some image hosts block cross-origin downloads; if the logo does not appear in the PNG, use another public image URL.
Is a generated course certificate officially accredited?
The generator creates a record of completion, not accreditation by itself. Whether a certificate has legal or professional recognition depends on the training provider, course, jurisdiction, and claims shown on the credential.