Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/xarmzon/trainee-certificates-manager-wordpress-plugin/archive/refs/heads/main.zipA lightweight WordPress plugin for managing trainee records and issuing verifiable certificates with downloadable PDF support.
The plugin allows administrators to register trainees, assign one or more courses, generate unique certificate numbers, and verify certificates from a public page. Certificates can also be downloaded as printable PDFs.
Features
- Trainee management using a custom post type
- Certificate verification page for public users
- Automatic QR code generation for certificate verification
- Downloadable PDF certificates
- Bulk trainee import via CSV
- Searchable trainee list in the WordPress admin
- Elementor-compatible verification page
- Multiple courses per trainee
- Certificate number based verification
Plugin Folder Structure
trainee-certificates-manager │ ├── trainee-certificates-manager.php │ ├── core │ ├── ajax-verify.php │ └── pdf-generator.php │ ├── certificates │ └── certificate-template.php │ ├── shortcodes │ └── shortcode.php │ ├── utils │ └── qr-generator.php │ ├── assets │ ├── js │ │ └── verify.js │ └── css │ └── style.css │ └── vendor └── dompdf
Installation
Install Plugin
- Upload the plugin folder to: /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin from the WordPress dashboard.
Admin Usage
Navigate to: Dashboard → Trainees
You can:
- Add a new trainee
- Enter trainee full name
- Add courses
- Enter certificate number