Certify – Certificate Management & Verification Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

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/.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add certificates?

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.

Can I upload multiple certificates at once?

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.

How do students verify their certificates?

Add the [certify] shortcode to any page or post. Students can then enter their certificate code to verify their credentials.

What happens if someone enters an invalid certificate code?

The system will display a “No result found” message, ensuring only valid certificates are verified.

Is the plugin secure?

Yes, the plugin follows WordPress security best practices including nonce verification, input sanitization, prepared SQL statements, and secure data handling.

Can I customize the verification form appearance?

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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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

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

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