> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.exec.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Certify Others

> Issue certifications to learners in your workspace

Once a certification is created, you can issue it to learners manually from the Certifications app. For automatic certification through program completion, see [Programs and Certifications](/programs/certifications).

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## How to Issue a Certification

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Certifications in the left-hand navigation menu on your Exec Workspace">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/exec-79a6bbdb/glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP/images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-11.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP&q=85&s=5bf22001dc46ff2e6be3bb46bcc6f0fd" alt="Demo Exec Com Rubrics(11)" width="2840" height="1962" data-path="images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-11.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the certification you want to issue" />

  <Step title="Click Issue Manually and find the learner">
    Search for and select the learner who should receive the certification.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/exec-79a6bbdb/glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP/images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-12.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=glj1YH_VdgAQr_NP&q=85&s=8d1981cd862ca75c02901e3127047e80" alt="Demo Exec Com Rubrics(12)" width="2840" height="1962" data-path="images/demo.exec.com_rubrics-12.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an internal note (optional)">
    Use this field to record why the certification was issued. These notes are internal only — learners won't see them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose notification settings">
    Decide whether to notify the learner by email. If notified, they'll receive an email confirming the certification along with a link to their PDF.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and issue">
    Once confirmed, the certification is granted and the learner's record is updated.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Viewing a Certification PDF

After issuing, click the **three-dot menu** next to the learner's name and select **View PDF** to view or download their certification. The PDF includes the certification title, description, workspace logo, and learner details.

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## Revoking a Certification

<Warning>
  Revoking a certification is permanent — the learner loses the credential immediately and it cannot be restored without reissuing. Use this option with care, especially if the learner has already shared or referenced the certification.
</Warning>

To revoke, click the **three-dot menu** next to the learner's name and select **Revoke**.

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## Tips

* **Use the internal note field** when issuing manually — it creates a record of why the certification was granted
* **Notify learners** unless there's a specific reason not to — it keeps them engaged and provides immediate recognition
* **Revoke sparingly** — only if a certification was issued by mistake, not for performance reasons

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## Getting Help

**Need help?** Contact us at [hello@exec.com](mailto:hello@exec.com) for guidance on issuing or managing certifications.