How do I create a custom template for a certificate of completion for a Catalog course or program?
As a Catalog admin, you can create a custom certificate for a Catalog course or program. Certificates must be in HTML/CSS format and can be customized with some supported variables, such as "Congratulations, {{student_name}}!" View an example CSS certificate file.
To customize a certificate, you can use the following supported variables in your template:
- student_name: The name of the student
- catalog_name: The name of the school or institution
- catalog_logo: The URL of your catalog logo; usage: <img src="{{catalog_logo}}" />
- award_name: The name of the certificate
- completion_date: The date of completion
Select Custom Template
![Select Template](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/049/741/original/29936232-2347-49a2-8329-ebc463c58341.png)
Add Custom Template Details
![Add Custom Template Details](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/049/743/original/c89b1ce3-80dd-42d3-a036-0bf56c4d510b.png)
To select the orientation for the template, click the Orientation drop-down menu [1].
To enter custom code, enter HTML/CSS code or paste a link to an external template file in the Custom HTML/CSS field [2].
Preview Certificate
![Preview Certificate](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/031/265/original/c0b69d57-8643-496d-8e4c-7512bfe7bc9f.png)
To preview a certificate, click the Preview icon.