This article will show you how to use Badges in the Certificate Builder to visually recognize achievements like course completions, skill milestones, and more! Badges can boost learner motivation and brand recognition through sleek, shareable designs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is the Badges Feature in Certificate Builder?
• Key Benefits of Using Badges
• How To Create and Customize Badges
• Download or Share Badges
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Next Steps

What is the Badges Feature in Certificate Builder?

Badges are customizable, visual awards you can create and issue within HighLevel’s Certificate Builder. They’re designed to acknowledge achievements and milestones — such as finishing a lesson, mastering a skill, or completing a task — in a fun and professional way.

Key Benefits of Using Badges

Badges turn simple achievements into powerful engagement tools. Here’s why they matter:

• Boost learner motivation with tangible recognition

• Increase retention through gamified progress tracking

• Help learners celebrate and share their progress online

• Strengthen your brand with beautifully designed, on-brand visuals

• Make accomplishments feel more official without needing full certificates

How To Create and Customize Badges

Designing badges is intuitive, thanks to pre-built templates and a robust editor. Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to Certificate Builder > Badges

2. Choose Start from Scratch or select a Template

3. Use the customization panel to adjust:

   • Backgrounds

   • Icons

   • Borders

   • Text and fonts

4. Access the Element Library to enhance design

5. Preview your badge

Download or Share Badges

Once your badge design is ready, you can choose how to distribute it effectively to celebrate user achievements and boost engagement.

• Download as PNG for printing or uploading elsewhere

• Share directly to social media platforms to increase visibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I assign badges automatically based on course completion?

Yes, you can trigger badge awards through automation workflows based on criteria like lesson completion or quiz results.

Q: What image formats are supported for badge download?

Currently, PNG is supported with scalable resolution options.

Q: Can learners see their badge history?

Not yet, but this is on the roadmap for future learner dashboards.

Q: Can I use my own custom icons or backgrounds?

Yes, you can upload custom elements to personalize your badge designs further.

Next Steps

• Start building your first badge from a template

• Add badge triggers into your course automation

• Explore certificate creation for additional recognition tools