Shrewd LMS 3.8.0: The New Certificate Feature
Automatically generate and issue professional PDF certificates upon course completion
Shrewd LMS 3.8.0 introduces a new certificate feature that automatically generates and issues professional PDF certificates the moment learners meet course completion requirements.
Released on 26 January 2026
Why Certificates Matter
Certificates are more than a downloadable document — they are a powerful driver of learner motivation and organizational accountability. When learners know there is a formal recognition at the end of a course, completion rates increase and engagement improves.
For organisations, certificates serve as structured evidence that learning objectives have been met. They help support compliance requirements, internal training validation, and ongoing professional development tracking.
What the Certificate Feature Includes
The Certificate feature in Shrewd LMS 3.8.0 automates the entire certification process from completion to delivery. Once a learner meets the defined course requirements, the system automatically generates a certificate.
Course owners can enable or disable certificates at the course level. When the certificate option is activated, it is automatically issued to learners who complete the course and finish all required learning activities.
Owners can create a certificate using the default template or customize it by modifying the background and certificate text to align with their organization's branding and messaging.
How it Works
- Go to the course settings and enable the Certificate option.
- Create your certificate using the default template or customize the background and text.
- Save the Course Settings.
Once the course is live, the system automatically monitors learner progress. When a learner completes the course and finishes all required learning activities, a professionally formatted PDF certificate is instantly generated and made available for download.