Create My Certificate for Google Forms™: User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to Create My Certificate for Google Forms™! This add-on helps you effortlessly generate professional, personalized certificates based on responses from your Google Forms™. Whether it’s acknowledging course completion, event attendance, or outstanding achievements, this tool saves you time while delivering high-quality results.

Prerequisites

  • Google Account: Make sure you're signed into the account that owns the form.
  • Google Forms™: Prepare a form with all required fields (e.g., a "Full Name" question).

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

Installing the Add-On

  1. Open the App: Click here to access the app on the Google Marketplace.
  2. Install the Add-On: Follow the prompts and grant the necessary permissions.
  3. Refresh Your Form: After installation, refresh the page to see the add-on in the puzzle-piece menu.

Connecting the Add-On to Your Template

  1. Open the Add-On: Click the puzzle-piece icon and select Create My Certificate > Open.
    Open Editor

  2. Set Up Email Notifications:

    • Turn on email notifications (default: off). Enable Email Notifications

    • Customize the email subject and body. Customize Email Body

  3. Activate Certificate Generation:

    • Enable certificates. A default certificate will be created. Activate Certificate

    • Click the Edit button under the certificate preview to modify it.

  4. Map Your Fields:

    • To map your fields on the certificate to the corresponding form fields you need to add text item as shown below, by clicking Add text button Add text item
    • Then you needto have the text enclosed in '[' ']' eg [Full Name]
    • Match placeholders like [Full Name] to corresponding form fields. Text Sample
    • Ensure predefined fields such as Full Name and Email are correctly mapped.

  5. Click Publish to confirm.

Configuring Certificate Settings

Emailing Certificates

  • Collect email addresses in the form and map the Email field for delivery.

Branding & Signatures

  • Upload and position a logo or signature image using the customization panel.

Upload Logo

QR Code

  • Add a QR code to your certificate.

Add QR

  • Link it to a specific URL or the certificate verification page.

Troubleshooting

  • No Certificate Generated:
    • Ensure all required fields are mapped.
    • Verify that permissions are granted to the add-on.
  • Incorrect Information:
    • Revisit field mappings to check accuracy.
  • Email Not Received:
    • Enable "Collect email addresses" in your form.
    • Check spam/junk folders.
  • Layout Issues:
    • Check placeholders in your template.
    • Adjust fonts, spacing, or images.

Updating or Changing Templates

  1. Access the add-on via the puzzle-piece menu.
  2. Click Template > Change/Update Template.
  3. Upload a new template and remap fields.
  4. Test with sample responses to confirm functionality.

Best Practices

  • Use Clear Placeholders: Labels like [Name], [Date], or [Course] make mapping easier.
  • **Test Before Launch