Free certificate maker: printable award certificates for students
Make a certificate of achievement in a minute — or a whole class set at once. Type one name, or paste your class list and every child gets their own certificate in a single PDF. Change every word, add the school and the date, choose one of six styles and print in color or in black and white. Free for families, teachers and clubs.
Paste a class list: one certificate per name, up to 60 in one PDF.
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Six certificate styles
From a formal gold border to rockets, dinosaurs and unicorns. Every style prints on A4 or US Letter, in color or in black and white to photocopy.
Classic gold 
Confetti 
Stars 
Dino 
Unicorn 
Sports
Certificates for every occasion
Each one starts with its own words. Pick one, then change anything you like.
Student of the week certificateA weekly award with rockets and stars — fill in the name, the week and what they did.
Kindergarten graduation certificateConfetti, a graduation cap and room for a photo — for kindergarten and preschool graduation.
Sports day certificatesTrophy, ball and a red-and-navy frame — for winners, runners-up and everyone who took part.
Certificate of appreciationA classic gold thank-you for teachers, volunteers, helpers and parents.
Reading certificateA super reader award with a book and a star — for reading challenges and first books.
How to make certificates for the whole class
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Add the names
Type one name, or copy the names from your class list and paste them in, one per line. Leave the list empty to write names by hand.
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Choose the words
Every certificate starts with a title and a line about what it is for. Keep them or write your own.
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Add the details
The school or class, the date and who signs it. Empty lines print as lines to fill in by hand.
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Print one PDF
Download a single PDF with one page per child, on A4 or US Letter. Print it on card stock for a sturdy certificate.
Certificate wording ideas
Need a title or a reason? These work for most classes and clubs:
Award titles
- Certificate of Achievement
- Star of the Week
- Kindness Champion
- Most Improved
- Super Speller
- Math Wizard
- Amazing Artist
- Perfect Attendance
What it is for
- for always trying your best
- for helping everyone in our class
- for a brilliant science project
- for reading 50 books this year
- for never giving up
- for being a fantastic friend
Frequently asked questions
Are these certificates free?
Yes. You can make, preview and print certificates for free. You sign in with Google to download the PDF.
Can I make certificates for my whole class at once?
Yes. Paste your class list into the names box, one name per line, and you get one certificate per child in a single PDF — up to 60 names at a time.
Can I change the words?
Yes. The title, the line above the name, the reason, the school, the date and the signature line can all be changed.
What paper should I print certificates on?
Card stock of 160–250 gsm (60–90 lb) looks best. Print at 100% on A4 or US Letter, in landscape.
Can I print them in black and white?
Yes. Choose black and white in the first step for clean outlines that photocopy well and can be colored in.