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Welcome to Smart Certificates

Smart Certificates is a Google Workspace™ add-on that automates the generation and delivery of personalized certificates based on Google Form™ responses. It integrates seamlessly with Google Slides™, Drive™, and Sheets™, making it easy to create professional certificates with minimal manual work.

Whether you’re managing training programs, courses, or events, Smart Certificates helps you deliver accurate, customized certificates quickly and reliably.

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Overview

Smart Certificates converts form submissions into personalized certificates using a connected Google Slides™ template. Each certificate is dynamically generated using mapped placeholders and delivered automatically to the respondent by email. Files are stored in Google Drive™, and all certificate links are recorded in a linked Google Sheet™ for tracking and reference.

The setup process is simple — you can start issuing certificates in just minutes.

Key Features

  • Customizable Templates
    Design certificates using your own layouts, branding, and placeholder fields in Google Slides™.

  • Automated Email Delivery
    Send certificates as PDF or image attachments via email automatically after form submission. Customize both subject and body of the message.

  • Detailed Records
    Each issued certificate is saved in Google Drive™, with its URL logged in the linked Google Sheet™ for easy record-keeping and auditing.

  • Image Merge Support
    Include respondent-uploaded images — such as profile photos or ID scans — directly into the certificate using mapped image fields.

  • QR Code Integration
    Add unique QR codes to each certificate for instant verification or tracking. Each code can be linked to a verification page, profile, or custom URL.

  • Fast Setup
    Start issuing certificates in minutes. Simply link your form, choose a template, map fields, and you’re ready to go.

  • Issue Certificates for All Responses
    Configure the add-on to generate certificates for every submitted form response, without manual filtering.

  • Set Passing Criteria
    Define conditions (such as minimum scores) that respondents must meet in order to receive a certificate.

  • Bulk Generation
    Generate certificates for multiple responses in a single action, making it easy to handle large batches efficiently.

Who Should Use Smart Certificates?

Smart Certificates is ideal for:

  • Educators and Trainers — Issue completion certificates for online and in-person courses.
  • Event Organizers — Distribute attendance or participation certificates after events or webinars.
  • HR and Admin Teams — Recognize employee achievements, certifications, or onboarding milestones.
  • Coaches and Mentors — Offer professional-looking certificates to clients or participants.
  • Freelancers and Consultants — Automate delivery of branded certificates or acknowledgments for clients or trainees.

What You’ll Learn in This Guide

This documentation will guide you through:

  • Installing and configuring Smart Certificates
  • Linking a Google Form to your certificate template
  • Mapping form responses to template placeholders
  • Setting email content and selecting output format (PDF or image)
  • Enabling image and QR code merge features
  • Managing and tracking issued certificates

Start your setup today and streamline your entire certificate process — with full customization, automation, and transparency.