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# How to Create and Customize Automated Course Certificates

Providing a personalized certificate adds significant value to your course and offers a professional experience for your students. Whether you are new to coding or a technical expert, we have a solution for you to customize your certificates.

### Why You Should Use Automated Certificates

* **Increase Course Value**: A certificate is a form of recognition for a student's effort, making your course more valuable in their eyes.
* **Free Marketing**: Happy students share their certificates on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook), which is the most credible form of advertising for your brand.
* **Full Automation**: The system automatically generates and sends certificates as soon as a student completes the course. You don't have to do anything manually!

###  Basic Setup Steps (Only 5 Minutes)

Objective: Get a beautiful, professional certificate template without touching any code.

**Step 1**: Access the Settings Area 

* From the LDT app, go to **Settings** -> select the **Certificate** section.

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**Step 2**: Upload a **Certificate Frame** Image&#x20;

* In the **Certificate frame** section, click to upload your pre-designed image file.&#x20;

Important Note: It's best to use an image with appropriate dimensions (e.g., 1200x800px) and one that has been compressed for optimal display.

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### Advanced Customization with Liquid Code (For Tech-Savvy Users)

When to Use: When you want to completely change the layout, add more complex information (scores, unique verification codes, etc.).

How to Do It:

Click the "**Edit certificate template**" button.

You will see a code editor with available Variables.

Common Variables:

* {{ customer.first\_name }} {{ customer.last\_name }}: Student's name
* {{ course.title }}: Course name
* {{ course.completeDate }}: Completion date
* {{ shop.owner }}: Store owner's name/Instructor

⚠️ Warning: Only edit the code if you truly understand Liquid and HTML. Incorrect edits can corrupt the certificate template.

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We believe that personalizing your certificates will help you build a strong brand and make a lasting impression on your students. No matter which solution you choose, our support team is always ready to assist you.

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