QR Codes on Certificates - Lets get this going!
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I have noticed that asking for QR codes has been since 2015.
Other SMS providers have this as norm - are you able to please implement this soon in 2020?
Thanks kindly!
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Hi Shane and Jill,
One of our developers is actively working on this task this week.
We're aiming to have something released within the next month. I have also been commenting over here:
Cheers,
Rod. -
Hi Rod,
As Adrian said, some QR codes are able to come with a hyperlink that can be clicked meaning you can verify without needing to use a smartphone. As a person that is often verifying certificates, this would be something I would like to see in this feature so that those who work on their computers don't have to involve their personal smartphones in the process of verifying a certificate.
Thanks,
Philippa
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Hi Philippa,
We will also have a page where certificates can be validated. So you could include the link on certificates, however, I don't think we have built the feature to have a link version of the QR Code. If using the link, you would need to enter the certificate number and surname.
Cheers.
Rod. -
Hi All,
Just a quick update to let you know we're getting closer to releasing this functionality. We're now just adding the final touches on the validation page.
Link to add a QR code to your certificate
Example of placement of the QR code
The unique QR code will be generated when the template is generated for your student.
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Thank you for working on this.
Two questions:
- I notice that the course code is not included on the validation page. Is there a reason for this? It's not a big deal, as we can include the course code in the description
- This is potentially more serious - the validation output page does not differentiate between a certificate awarded for successful completion of the entire course, and a Statement of Attainment issued for partial completion. Axcelerate distinguishes between these using red or blue icons, but the validation page is identical for a full qualification or an SOA issued when only one unit is passed. As the overall purpose is to improve the integrity of Axcelerate-issued awards, and reduce the risk of photoshopped awards being passed off as the real thing, would it not be important to include a point on your validation page that specifies whether this is an award for a Completed course, Statement of Attainment or Specific units of competency only (as specified when the certificate is being issued? This could be sorted out by one more field in the validation page, 'Certificate Type'. Would that be possible?
Thank you again!
Michael
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Thank you!
Another question or two:
We have a number of students with one name only, some with only a surname, and others with only a first name, as according to their passport.
We are, of course, bound to record their name as it is written in their passport (or other ID documents), and for example, the USI verification service will not work unless their name is recorded correctly.
However the Axcelerate certificate validation function only operates with a surname and a certificate number.
This means that those students with only a first name will not be able to have their certificates validated.
- Will a QR code be generated for a student with only a first name? (The link refers to the surname, and potentially it may generate an error at time of certificate generation if that field is blank)
I assume there would have to be some kind of IFERROR statement. However I am concerned that such an error may prevent certificate generation.
- Will a QR code link function correctly for a student with only a first name? That is, if I scan the QR code, will it direct correctly to the 'Certificate validated' page? (same reason)
- Is it possible to modify the search parameters to something similar to the Axcelerate 'Search contact' box, where if the surname field is blank, the code will then search the first name?
- Would it be possible to include search for Axcelerate ID in the same search box?
Thanks
- Will a QR code be generated for a student with only a first name? (The link refers to the surname, and potentially it may generate an error at time of certificate generation if that field is blank)
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Thanks Rod,
A quick search shows that we have about 120 current students without a surname. It is reasonably common among their particular demographic.
A test run shows that a QR code will be generated and inserted on a certificate for a student without a surname, but scanning that QR code gives a 'No certificate matches these details' message. This probably means that the QR code generated for this certificate will never work, and after a 'No surname' solution is implemented, we'd have to issue a new certificate with a new QR code.
I imagine this would mean that until the 'no surname' solution is rolled out, we'd have to use an alternate certificate template, without the QR code for them.
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We do not have full qualifications on scope, only standalone units of competency. These UoCs are listed under the qualification Standalone Units of Competency. System was set up this way as advised due to um... can't remember it was so long ago... I'm thrilled to bits that QR codes can be inserted to certificate templates. My concern is that, upon scanning the code, the result shows 'Certificate successfully validated', our logo, 'Award Recipient', [client name], 'Award', 'Standalone Units of Competency'...
I'd rather have a list of units because Standalone Units of Competency means nothing.
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