Why online courses need verifiable certificates
A static PDF certificate looks official, but it proves nothing — anyone can edit it, and no employer can confirm it without calling you. For online courses, where learners and employers may never meet you, trust has to be built into the credential itself.
GrokCred issues each completion as a verifiable Open Badges 2.0 credential with a public page anyone can check, so your course's certificate carries real weight — and travels with the learner wherever they share it.
Certificates that prove themselves
- Verifiable, not just a PDF — every certificate is backed by a standards-compliant Open Badges 2.0 credential with its own public verification page.
- Certificate and badge together — recipients download a printable certificate PDF and a badge image, and view a public page that proves the credential is real.
- One-click Add to LinkedIn — plus a copy-paste HTML snippet for email signatures, turning every learner into a referral.
- Continuing-education credit — attach CEU and ATD hours (shown as CTDP / APTD) in half-hour increments.
From completion to credential
- Design the certificate — create a badge design for the course with a name, description, completion criteria, and an image or logo.
- Issue on completion — issue to one graduate, or upload a spreadsheet of an entire cohort and issue the whole batch at once.
- Learners verify & share — each graduate is emailed a verification link, a downloadable certificate, and a one-click Add to LinkedIn button.
Frequently asked questions
How is a digital certificate different from a PDF?
A PDF certificate is just an image — anyone can edit it and no one can independently confirm it. A GrokCred digital certificate is backed by a verifiable Open Badges 2.0 credential with a public page and a machine-readable record, so it can be checked by anyone, including LinkedIn.
Can graduates still download a printable certificate?
Yes. Every credential includes a downloadable certificate PDF and a badge image, alongside the public verification page — so learners get something to print and something to prove.
Do my learners need to create an account?
No. Graduates receive their certificate by email and can view, verify, download, and share it without ever signing up.
Can I award continuing-education credit?
Yes. You can attach CEU and ATD hours (shown as CTDP / APTD) to a course's certificate in half-hour increments, published as part of the standards-compliant metadata.