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title: Certificate of Completion Generator
description: An interactive tool to generate and print professional certificates of completion for course graduates with customizable text and border styles.
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# Certificate of Completion Generator

This MicroSim generates printable certificates of completion for students who finish a course. The certificate is formatted for 8.5" x 11" paper in landscape orientation.

<iframe src="main.html" width="100%" height="600px" style="border: 1px solid #ddd;"></iframe>

[Open Certificate Generator in Fullscreen](main.html){ .md-button .md-button--primary }

## Features

- **Live Preview** - Certificate updates as you type
- **Customizable Fields** - Student name, course name, instructor, and date
- **Three Border Styles**:
    - **Simple** - Clean, professional blue border
    - **Ornate** - Classic style with decorative scrollwork elements
    - **Modern** - Elegant gold gradient frame
- **Print-Ready** - Optimized for 11" x 8.5" landscape printing

## How to Use

1. Enter the **student's full name**
2. Modify the **course name** if needed (default: "Building Intelligent Textbooks")
3. Change the **instructor name** if needed (default: "Dan McCreary")
4. Select the **completion date**
5. Choose a **border style** from the dropdown
6. Click **Print Certificate** to print or save as PDF

## Printing Tips

- Use **landscape orientation** (should be automatic)
- Select **"Actual size"** or **100% scale** in print settings
- For best results, use quality paper (24 lb or cardstock)
- Save as PDF for digital distribution

## Sample Output

| Field | Default Value |
|-------|---------------|
| Course Name | Building Intelligent Textbooks |
| Instructor | Dan McCreary |
| Date | Today's date |
| Border | Modern (Gold Gradient) |

## Technical Details

- **Paper Size**: 8.5" x 11" (US Letter)
- **Orientation**: Landscape
- **Resolution**: 96 DPI screen preview, print-quality output
- **No Dependencies**: Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript