Description
Certify allows educational institutions, training centers, and organizations to manage and verify certificates online. Admins can add, edit, and bulk upload certificates, while users can verify their credentials using a unique certificate code. The plugin features a clean, responsive interface and robust security.
Features
- Add, edit, and delete certificates from the admin panel
- Bulk upload certificates via CSV
- Frontend certificate verification form (shortcode: [certify])
- Professional, mobile-friendly UI/UX
- Secure data handling and validation
- Customizable result display with verified tick marks
License
This plugin is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This plugin is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this plugin. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/.
Screenshots
Add New Certificate Form – Easy-to-use form for adding individual certificates with all required fields 
Certificate Management Dashboard – Admin panel showing all certificates in an organized table with edit/delete options 
Bulk Certificate Upload – CSV import functionality for adding multiple certificates at once 
Frontend Certificate Verification – How verified certificates are displayed on the website with confirmation details
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Certify menu in the dashboard to manage certificates.
- Add the verification form to any page or post using the
[certify]shortcode.
FAQ
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How do I add certificates?
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Go to your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to “Certify” menu, and click “Add New Certificate”. Fill in the required details like student name, project/course title, role/designation, certificate code, and completion date.
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Can I upload multiple certificates at once?
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Yes! Use the “Bulk Upload” feature to import certificates via CSV file. Make sure your CSV has the correct column headers: student_name, project_course_title, role_designation, certificate_code, date_of_completion.
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How do students verify their certificates?
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Add the [certify] shortcode to any page or post. Students can then enter their certificate code to verify their credentials.
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What happens if someone enters an invalid certificate code?
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The system will display a “No result found” message, ensuring only valid certificates are verified.
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Is the plugin secure?
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Yes, the plugin follows WordPress security best practices including nonce verification, input sanitization, prepared SQL statements, and secure data handling.
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Can I customize the verification form appearance?
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The plugin uses responsive CSS that adapts to your theme. You can add custom CSS to further customize the appearance if needed.
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Contributors & Developers
“Certify – Certificate Management & Verification” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1
- Updated field labels: “Course” to “Project / Course Title” and “Hours Completed” to “Role / Designation”
- Updated CSV format documentation
- Improved user interface consistency
1.0
- Initial release
- Certificate management system
- Frontend verification form
- Bulk CSV upload functionality
- Responsive admin interface
- Security enhancements and validation