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# MEC Certificate Builder

The Modern Events Calendar (MEC) Certificate Builder is a feature that allows users to create and send certificates to event attendees easily. Certificates can be customized using shortcodes to include specific information about the event and attendees. This documentation provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the Certificate Builder within the WordPress admin interface.

## Enabling Certificate Builder

To enable [MEC](https://webnus.net) Certificate Builder, please navigate to **MEC Settings > Event Modules** and check the Enable Certificates Module checkbox.

[![Certificate Builder](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-01.png "certificate builder 01 - MEC Certificate Builder")](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-01.png)

### Shortcodes

The following shortcodes are available for use in certificate builder templates:

*   `[mec_cert_event_title]`: Event Title
*   `[mec_cert_event_date]`: Event Date
*   `[mec_cert_attendee_id]`: Attendee ID
*   `[mec_cert_attendee_name]`: Attendee Name
*   `[mec_cert_ticket_id]`: Ticket ID
*   `[mec_cert_ticket_name]`: Ticket Name
*   `[mec_cert_transaction_id]`: Transaction ID

## Creating a New Certificate

After enabling the Certificate Builder option, a new menu item will be added underneath the MEC menu. First, click on the Certificates menu, then hit the Add Certificate button.

### Certificate Format Example

Certificates typically follow a format similar to the following example:

“Certifies that Mr./Ms. \[mec\_cert\_attendee\_name\] participated in the event ‘\[mec\_cert\_event\_title\]’ on \[mec\_cert\_event\_date\] and successfully completed the course.”

Now, on this page, you can use an HTML template or write a simple paragraph and use the shortcodes within based on your preferences.

[![Certificate Builder](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-02.png "certificate builder 02 - MEC Certificate Builder")](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-02-1024x450.png)

**Note**: After creating the HTML template, you can paste your CSS codes to **MEC Settings > Custom CSS**.

## Sending Certificates

To send certificates to event attendees, follow these steps.

[![Certificate Builder](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-03.png "certificate builder 03 - MEC Certificate Builder")](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/certificate-builder-03.png)

1.  Go to the **Report** menu.
2.  Select the event for which you want to send certificates.
3.  Choose the date of the event for certificate issuance.
4.  From the list of attendees, select those for whom you want to generate certificates.
5.  Choose the preferred certificate template.
6.  Click the Send Certificate button to initiate the certificate-sending process.

All selected attendees will receive certificates confirming their successful completion of the course.

**Note**: The tool is designed to be user-friendly, allowing users to easily generate and send certificates to attendees based on their preferences.

That’s it! You’ve successfully utilized the Modern Events Calendar Certificate Builder to send certificates to your event attendees. If you have any further questions or issues, please refer to the MEC support documentation or contact our support team for assistance.