Certifications Configuration

Design and configure branded certificates awarded upon course completion.

Certificate Elements

• Organization logo
• Certificate title
• Member name
• Course name
• Completion date
• CPD points earned
• Certificate ID/number
• Signature (digital)
• QR code for verification

Template Customization

• Background design/color
• Font selection
• Logo placement
• Text positioning
• Border styles

Verification

Each certificate includes:

• Unique certificate ID
• QR code linking to verification page
• Public verification URL

Data Model Cross‑Reference (Entities)

Certificate issuance is derived from course completion/progress:

• Course completion + passing criteria: Course Enrollment
• Course definition (CPD points, category, content structure): Course
• If certificates imply CPD awarding, awarded points should be recorded as: CPD Record

Features

Certifications Configuration

Acceptance Criteria

Frontend

• UI supports the workflows described in this feature.

Backend / API

• Backend behavior supports this feature as documented.

Permissions

• Access is restricted per the Capabilities matrix on this page (or equivalent role rules).

Business Rules

• All business rules for this feature are enforced.

Error Handling

• Error states return clear messages and appropriate HTTP status codes.

Implementation Contracts

Backend (API)

GET    /api/certificates/templates           # List templates
POST   /api/certificates/templates           # Create template
PUT    /api/certificates/templates/{id}      # Update template

GET    /api/certificates                     # List issued certificates
GET    /api/certificates/{id}                # Get certificate
GET    /api/certificates/{id}/pdf            # Download PDF
GET    /api/certificates/verify/{code}       # Public verification