Certificate Printing

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It’s a given that everyone is looking to set a goal and then achieve that goal. Not only achieve that goal but have some way to boast about that achievement. Whether that’s the yellow jacket for winning the tour de france or the small trophy you won at the school disco for the best dance moves, people love to boast about their achievements.

One of the most common ways to do this is in the form of certificates. A quality card with your name plastered on it and a seal of approval that can be framed and put on the wall for everyone to see. With that in mind you may have a reason to order certificates for your employees or your class at school. You may even want to hold a mock awards ceremony and your mates stag do. There are lots of uses for certificates but what goes into making a great certificate?

Clear yet Sophisticated
Certificates are designed to present an achievement in a way that others can see. Whether they’re hung on the wall or just presented when needed, they need to look great and be clear what they are representing. If you are handing out certificates for completing your first aid training course, make sure the printed certificate has a clear indication of what first aid course they completed. Pick a font that looks professional but not too fancy that it becomes difficult to read. Make sure to include your company brand if possible and also a nice big space for the name.

Naming The Certificate
If you have a certificate, chances are it has your name in big bold writing in the middle. This is arguably one of the most important parts of the certificate as it signifies who it belongs to. The best way to name the certificate is by handwriting it so it’s important to give enough space for even the longest of names. Handwriting them allows a personal touch and also allows you to order plenty of certificates in advance and write the names of recipients as required. It also allows you to get creative with metallic pens and fancy calligraphy handwriting to add to the official feel of your certificate.

Design
How do you plan on designing your certificate? Will you go full colour and make a bright, wacky design or will you go minimalist and sophisticated with a black and white design with a silver or gold seal in the corner to prove its authenticity? Make sure to include your school/business logo and name along with the name of the certificate issuer. This is important for tracking achievements back to suppliers in the future. You could also provide a space for the date to be written on the day of issuing. Make sure you leave a big space for the name and also make it very clear what your certificate represents, whether its a qualification or excellent academic progress at school.

Seal of Approval
Nothing makes a certificate look more official than a stamp or sticker as a mark of authenticity. Whether that be a shiny metallic sticker or a stamp with your business name on so that the certificate is made official. It also helps others certify that the certificate is genuine and not forged. Pop it in a rigid envelope and send it off the the lucky receiver of the award knowing full well that they earned it!

Who could use a certificate?
If you run a training course or coaching retreat, a certificate is almost a necessity for your business. You want something that you can give to your participants at the end of the course to congratulate them on completing the course but also to act as proof for when they want to use your training later on. If you provide a First Aid training course, your participants will need a certificate to give to potential employers to show that they are qualified in First aid.

You may also want certificates to round off an event or to hand to employees in a reward ceremony at the end of the year. This could be certificates for hard work, best sales or who had the best dress sense throughout the year. You can present them all with a smart looking printed certificate.

Certificate Printing – FAQs

When will I receive my certificate printing order?

Our certificate printing has a 24 hour production time because everything is printed in-house to ensure quality and speed. Once dispatched, your order is sent via tracked 24-hour courier delivery within the UK.

Example: Order before midnight Monday → printed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday. You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your certificates leave us.

How much is delivery for certificate printing?

Delivery is £4.95 per complete order using a fully tracked 24-hour UK courier service. We charge per order, not per item. So you only pay one delivery fee regardless of how many certificates you include.

Some companies advertise “free delivery” but build the shipping cost into each product price — meaning you effectively pay delivery on every item. We prefer transparent pricing: low print costs, one fair delivery fee, no hidden mark-ups.

What is the best paper for printing certificates?

For professional certificate printing in the UK, we recommend heavyweight silk or uncoated card between 250gsm and 350gsm. This gives your certificates a premium feel without being too rigid for folders or frames.

If you want something more traditional, uncoated stock works beautifully for embossed seals or handwritten signatures. All our certificates are printed in-house on high-quality card stock for crisp text and sharp logos.

How quickly can I get certificates printed and delivered in the UK?

We offer fast certificate printing with next-day dispatch available on most orders. If you order before our cut-off time, your certificates can be printed within 24 hours and delivered the next working day anywhere in the UK.

Tracked UK delivery is available at checkout so you know exactly when your certificates will arrive, and you can order as many items as you like for £4.95.

What size should a certificate be printed?

A4 is the most popular certificate size in the UK because it fits standard frames and presentation folders. A5 certificates are also common for smaller awards, internal recognition or budget-friendly events.

A4 certificate printing is ideal for training completion, corporate awards and formal presentations. A5 works well for school awards, participation certificates and informal events.

If you’re unsure which size suits your design, our team can advise before printing to ensure proportions and margins are correct.

What file format is best for professional certificate printing?

A high-resolution PDF (300dpi, CMYK colour mode) is the best file format for professional certificate printing. This ensures sharp text, accurate colours, and clean logo reproduction.

We accept PDF, JPG, PNG, AI and EPS files, but a print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks produces the best results.

If your artwork isn’t set up correctly, don’t worry, we manually check every file before printing and will contact you if adjustments are needed.

How much does certificate printing cost in the UK?

Certificate printing prices depend on size, quantity and paper type. Costs reduce significantly when ordering larger quantities, making bulk certificate printing ideal for schools, training providers and businesses.

Because we print everything in-house, we keep prices competitive while maintaining premium quality. There’s no complicated pricing structure, simply choose your size and quantity to see instant online pricing.

Bulk orders offer the best value per certificate, especially for recurring events or courses.

Can I print certificates online for a training course or corporate event?

Yes, you can upload your artwork and order professional certificate printing online in minutes. We print training, CPD, employee recognition and award certificates for organisations across the UK.

Whether you’re running a compliance course, apprenticeship scheme or annual awards event, we make online certificate printing simple.

Upload your design, choose your options and we handle the rest, printing in-house for quality control and fast turnaround.

Do you check my certificate design before printing?

Yes, every certificate file is checked by our team before printing. If we spot low resolution, incorrect margins or alignment issues, we’ll contact you before proceeding.

We don’t just hit “print”. Our pre-press checks ensure text isn’t too close to the edge, logos are sharp and colours are set correctly.

It’s part of our commitment to being the fastest and most reliable online certificate printer in the UK, without compromising quality.

Certificate Printing Feedback

Fantastic company. Go above and beyond to deliver quality print products. The team are sooo helpful, they are brilliant. Extremely efficient, very professional, super fast turn anround and fantastic value. Best ever! Will continue using this print company. Highly recommended.

MM - Newcastle

I’ve been using Banana Print for over five years and would highly recommend them. The quality of the print was excellent and exactly what we needed.

Daniel C - Birmingham

Brilliant. Did exactly what they said when they said they would do it with absolutely no fuss, no complications, and great quality.

Euan S - Tamworth