Certificate of Participation Template
The standard certificate of participation format for events, workshops, and competitions, with sample wording and a template you can issue to every attendee.
A certificate of participation recognises that someone took part in an event, workshop, seminar, webinar, competition, or activity, regardless of whether they won or completed an assessment. Schools, colleges, event organisers, and institutes issue these in large volumes, so a fast way to generate them for every attendee matters.
Unlike a completion or achievement certificate, a participation certificate simply acknowledges attendance and involvement. The format below keeps it warm and professional, with the fields to include and sample wording you can reuse.
When to use a certificate of participation
- Workshops, seminars, and webinars
- Sports days, cultural events, and fests
- Quizzes, hackathons, and competitions (for non-winners)
- Conferences, guest lectures, and training sessions
What to include in the format
A complete certificate of participation should have each of these elements.
Organiser name and logo
The school, college, or organisation running the event.
Certificate title
"Certificate of Participation".
Participant's full name
The attendee's name, displayed prominently.
Event name and date
The event or activity title and when it took place.
Participation statement
A line acknowledging their active participation.
Signature and designation
The organiser or head's name, role, and signature.
Certificate number and QR verification
A unique ID and QR code so participation can be verified.
Sample wording you can use
“This certificate is proudly presented to [Participant Name] for their active participation in [Event Name], held on [Date] at [Organiser Name]. We appreciate their enthusiasm and involvement.”
Generate participation certificates in bulk
Upload your list, pick this template, and CertPie personalises and delivers a QR-verified certificate for everyone in one click. Free to start.
Create Certificates FreeFrequently asked questions
What is a certificate of participation?
A certificate of participation recognises that a person attended and took part in an event or activity, such as a workshop, webinar, competition, or seminar, without necessarily completing an assessment or winning.
What should a participation certificate template include?
The organiser's name and logo, the title 'Certificate of Participation', the participant's full name, the event name and date, a participation statement, and an authorised signature. A unique number and QR code let anyone verify it.
How do I make participation certificates for hundreds of attendees?
Upload your attendee list as a spreadsheet, pick a participation template on CertPie, and generate a personalised certificate for every attendee in one click, then email them in bulk.
Is a participation certificate the same as a completion certificate?
No. A participation certificate acknowledges attendance and involvement, while a completion certificate confirms someone finished a course or program and met its requirements.