This free printable certificate of completion PDF lets you recognize anyone who finishes a course, training, program or class. Each landscape certificate has a double border, a completion seal and lines for the person’s name, what they completed, the date and a signature.
Three Certificate Designs
| Page | Design | Heading |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange border | Certificate of Completion |
| 2 | Blue border | Certificate of Completion |
| 3 | Charcoal border | Certificate of Achievement |
Each certificate reads: “This certificate is proudly presented to ___ for successfully completing ___”, with date and signature lines at the bottom.
When to Use a Certificate of Completion
- Schools: finishing a grade, a reading program, a science project or summer school.
- Work: employee training, safety courses, onboarding and workshops.
- Kids’ activities: swim lessons, sports camps, coding clubs and music lessons.
- Community: volunteer programs, church classes and adult education courses.
What to Write on the Certificate
- Name line: the person’s full name, written neatly or in your best handwriting.
- Completion line: the course or program name, such as “First Aid Basics” or “Summer Reading Challenge 2027”.
- Date: the day the course was finished.
- Signature: the teacher, trainer, coach or organizer.
Printing Tips
Print in landscape at 100% on US Letter paper. White or ivory cardstock gives the certificate a professional look. Use a frame or document folder when you present it. Free for personal, school and workplace use.
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