Use Badges in GoHighLevel Certificates

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How to Use Badges in GoHighLevel Certificate Builder

If you manage online courses or client training in tools like ClickUp and want polished completion certificates, the GoHighLevel certificate builder lets you add badges to highlight achievements in a clean, visual way. This guide explains step by step how to add, customize, and manage badges inside the certificate builder so your certificates look professional and consistent.

The instructions below are based on the official GoHighLevel support documentation and walk you through every option available in the badges panel.

What Are Badges in GoHighLevel Certificates?

In the GoHighLevel certificate builder, badges are decorative icons or symbols you place on a certificate to visually emphasize:

  • Course completion
  • Skill levels or milestones
  • Special awards or honors
  • Brand or program seals

These badges are fully customizable in GoHighLevel so you can adjust their size, position, and colors to fit your branding and template layout.

Accessing the Badges Panel in GoHighLevel

Before you start editing badges, open the certificate builder inside your GoHighLevel account.

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
  2. Navigate to the area where your course or certificate template is stored.
  3. Open the certificate template you want to edit.
  4. Locate and click on the Badges element or the specific badge you want to configure.

Once selected, the badge settings panel appears on the left side of the GoHighLevel editor.

Using the GoHighLevel Badge Settings

When you click a badge element, GoHighLevel shows a dedicated settings panel. This panel includes several controls that affect how the badge appears on the certificate.

Badge Name in GoHighLevel

The Badge Name field allows you to label the badge for internal reference. This does not usually display on the certificate itself but helps you stay organized when managing multiple badges inside GoHighLevel.

  • Use descriptive names such as “Completion Badge,” “Gold Level,” or “Top Performer.”
  • Keep names consistent across templates so your team can quickly recognize each badge.

Badge Type Options

The Type setting controls the general style or category of the badge you are using. Depending on the template and available options in GoHighLevel, you may see different badge styles such as shield, ribbon, or circular icons.

Choose the type that best matches your certificate design and brand. You can usually switch types at any time while designing.

Width and Height Controls

GoHighLevel gives you direct control over the Width and Height of each badge:

  • Width adjusts how wide the badge appears on the certificate.
  • Height adjusts how tall the badge appears.

Use these fields to resize badges so they match other elements on your GoHighLevel certificate layout. Avoid making badges too large, as they can distract from key information like student names and completion dates.

Positioning Badges on the Certificate

To precisely place badges, GoHighLevel uses an X and Y coordinate system:

  • X Position: Moves the badge horizontally (left or right).
  • Y Position: Moves the badge vertically (up or down).

Adjust these values until the badge sits exactly where you want it on the certificate design. It is often helpful to preview the certificate after each change to confirm the placement.

Customizing Badge Appearance in GoHighLevel

Beyond basic sizing and position, you can customize the appearance of badges to align with your branding and layout preferences.

Badge Color Customization

The badge settings panel in GoHighLevel allows you to select a Color for the badge. This color typically affects the main fill or accent areas of the badge graphic.

  • Match this color with your brand palette.
  • Use contrasting colors so badges remain visible against the certificate background.
  • Test both dark and light modes if your templates vary.

Show or Hide Text on Badges

Many badge types support text labels inside the badge area. In GoHighLevel, you will see an option to Show Text on the badge.

When you enable this setting, you can display short text such as:

  • “Certified”
  • “Completed”
  • “Level 1” or “Level 2”
  • “Excellence Award”

Use brief text so it remains legible at smaller badge sizes.

Text Color for Badge Labels

If text is enabled, GoHighLevel provides a Text Color option. This ensures the label is easy to read against the badge color.

  • Use a high-contrast color relative to the badge background.
  • Test the certificate at actual print or export size to confirm legibility.

Choosing an Icon for Your GoHighLevel Badge

Badges can include icons that visually represent the achievement. Inside the badge settings, GoHighLevel offers an Icon selector.

Common icon choices include:

  • Stars for quality or excellence
  • Medals or trophies for awards
  • Checkmarks for completion
  • Shields for certifications or security topics

Select an icon that makes sense for the course or accomplishment being recognized.

Icon Color Adjustments

Once you select an icon, GoHighLevel lets you adjust the Icon Color. This setting can be used to:

  • Create contrast between icon and badge background.
  • Highlight certain badges with brand colors.
  • Differentiate multiple badge levels (for example, bronze, silver, and gold).

Best Practices for GoHighLevel Badges

When designing certificates, consider the following best practices so your GoHighLevel badges look professional and consistent.

Keep Badge Designs Consistent

  • Use the same badge type and style across related certificates.
  • Align all badges to a common grid using the X and Y position fields.
  • Standardize width and height values where possible.

Balance Visual Impact and Readability

  • Do not let badges overpower the student’s name or course title.
  • Use limited text inside badges for clarity.
  • Verify badge and text colors are readable on all background variations.

Test Your GoHighLevel Certificates

  • Preview the certificate in GoHighLevel after each major layout change.
  • Export or print a sample certificate to check real-world sizing and color.
  • Gather feedback from your team or a small group of recipients.

Where to Learn More About GoHighLevel Badges

If you need the original reference for badge settings, you can review the official GoHighLevel documentation in detail at this support article about badges in the certificate builder.

For broader optimization of funnels, automations, and certificate workflows that connect GoHighLevel to other platforms, you can also visit Consultevo for implementation resources and strategy support.

By following this guide and using the built-in badge tools correctly, you can design clean, branded certificates in GoHighLevel that clearly communicate completion, achievement, and recognition to your students or clients.

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