tools-only Certificate of Completion Generator
This MicroSim generates printable certificates of completion for students who finish a course. The certificate is formatted for 8.5" x 11" paper in landscape orientation.
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Features
- Live Preview - Certificate updates as you type
- Customizable Fields - Student name, course name, instructor, and date
- Three Border Styles:
- Simple - Clean, professional blue border
- Ornate - Classic style with decorative scrollwork elements
- Modern - Elegant gold gradient frame
- Print-Ready - Optimized for 11" x 8.5" landscape printing
How to Use
- Enter the student's full name
- Modify the course name if needed (default: "Building Intelligent Textbooks")
- Change the instructor name if needed (default: "Dan McCreary")
- Select the completion date
- Choose a border style from the dropdown
- Click Print Certificate to print or save as PDF
Printing Tips
- Use landscape orientation (should be automatic)
- Select "Actual size" or 100% scale in print settings
- For best results, use quality paper (24 lb or cardstock)
- Save as PDF for digital distribution
Sample Output
| Field | Default Value |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Building Intelligent Textbooks |
| Instructor | Dan McCreary |
| Date | Today's date |
| Border | Modern (Gold Gradient) |
Technical Details
- Paper Size: 8.5" x 11" (US Letter)
- Orientation: Landscape
- Resolution: 96 DPI screen preview, print-quality output
- No Dependencies: Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript