An instructor signature holds the details of the person who signs certificates: name, position, qualifications, a signature image and, optionally, a stamp. You create it once and use it in any number of certificate assignments.
Available to organization Admins.
Create the instructor signature
- 1Open Certificates → Instructor signatures.
- 2Click Create instructor profile to expand the form.
- 3Enter the Instructor full name and Instructor position.
- 4Optionally fill in Instructor qualifications, Instructor license number and Additional instructor qualifications, if they should appear on the certificate.
- 5Add the signature: Draw it with a mouse or finger, or Upload file with a scan.
- 6Add a Stamp if it should appear on certificates.
- 7Leave Active switched on and click Create instructor profile.
The new signature appears in the list with its details, stamp and status.
When the signature appears on the PDF
The signature is printed only when both are true:
- the certificate template has fields for the instructor's signature, stamp or details (see Set fields and QR code),
- the certificate assignment uses this signature.
Active and inactive signatures
Only active signatures can be chosen in assignments. Switch a signature to inactive when the instructor no longer runs training. Certificates already issued keep the signature they were issued with.
One profile per person
If several people sign certificates, create a separate profile for each of them, with a clear name, so nobody picks the wrong one.
FAQ
What image works best for a signature?
A scan or photo of the signature on a white background, cropped close to the signature. A PNG with a transparent background looks best on the certificate.
Is the instructor signature required?
No. Leave the Signature field empty in the assignment if the certificate should not show it.
Can I change the signature later?
Yes. Edit the profile. New certificates use the new image; certificates already issued do not change.