Multiple Certificates Pro for LearnDash lets you add a unique Certificate ID and a scannable QR code directly on each LearnDash certificate. Adding QR/ID to the certificates is totally optional.

When a student earns a certificate, the Certificate ID and QR code are generated automatically and printed on the PDF, if edited learndash certificates have the QR/ID shortcodes in it.

This allows anyone to verify the authenticity of the certificate online using the Certificate Verification page.

Shortcodes to Use: Add these shortcodes to your LearnDash certificate templates if you want the ID/QR on the certificates.

• [mcsld_certificate_code] : Displays the unique Certificate ID for the learner.
• [mcsld_certificate_qr] :Displays a QR code that links to the certificate verification page.

You can add one or both shortcodes to any certificate used for a Course, Group, Quiz, or Lesson.

Add Certificate ID & QR to a Certificate

Follow these steps to add the shortcodes to a certificate:

1. Go to LearnDash LMS → Certificates.
2. Edit the certificate you want to update, or create a new one.
3. In the certificate content or LearnDash Certificate Builder layout, place the shortcodes where you want the ID and QR code to appear.
4. Add the Certificate ID shortcode: [mcsld_certificate_code]
5. Add the QR code shortcode: [mcsld_certificate_qr]
6. Click Update to save the certificate.

When previewing the certificate from the edit screen, a sample ID and placeholder QR image are shown. The real unique Certificate ID and QR code are generated only when a student actually earns the certificate.

Certificate ID Format

Each certificate is assigned a unique ID in this format: PREFIX-U{UserID}I{ItemID}C{CertificateID}-RANDOM

Example: MCSLD-U01I01C01-COD01

The prefix can be customized from LearnDash → Settings → Multiple Certificates for LearnDash → Certificate Verification & Sharing → Unique ID Prefix

Appearance of QR/ID on the generated certificate: