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# Certificate Activity

[**Create certificates** ](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/certificates.md)**and then assign them to a Certificate Activity.** You will need to create a [Certificate](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/certificates.md) before adding this activity into a [Pathway](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/pathways-docs/). Certificates are pre-designed and populated with user information.

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**Tip:** Add this activity on its own within a single row.
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## How to create a Certificate Activity

1. **Open a Pathway.**
2. **Select the + icon and then select Certificate.** 
3. **Assign a Certificate.** Assign the certificate that will be given when users reach this point in the Pathway. Go to [Certificates](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/certificates.md) to create a new certificate.
4. **Add a short snippet.** Write a short description of the certificate. This will be visible on the Pathway for desktop and tablet only (max. 90 characters).
5. **Activity settings.**
   1. **Required.** Certificate activities are always set to Required. The activity can not be skipped. 
   2. **Fulfilment.** The activity is fulfilled when the user reaches the reward.
6. **Save.**

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Create a [Certificate](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/certificates.md) that can be assigned to a Certificate Activity.
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## FAQ

### Can I upload custom certificates or PDFs?

**No.** Certificates, badges, and rewards are a built-in feature relating to the platform, external [certificates](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/certificates.md) would need it's own process and code base. You can however upload [PDFs](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/pdf-document) within Pathways - these could be locked until a certain [Milestone](/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/pathway-activities/milestone.md) has been reached.

### Can I edit the certificate design?

**No.** The certificates are generated from code and use a mask template. Colours are either generated from the app theme or content theme (story theme, pathway theme, pathway level colour).