If you’re using LearnDash to manage online courses, rewarding learners for their progress can go a long way toward boosting engagement. But what if your learners could share their achievements on social media, and anyone could verify them instantly? That’s exactly what the LearnDash Achievements Share and Verify add-on enables. It lets learners show off their badges on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, while giving visitors a public verification page to confirm their authenticity.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to set it up in minutes, how it works, and why it’s an essential upgrade for your LearnDash site.
How LearnDash Achievement Verify and Share Works
The LearnDash Achievements Share and Verify add-on enhances the functionality of the standard LearnDash Achievements plugin by introducing two key features: social sharing and public verification.
Here’s how it works step by step:
1. Achievement Creation
You first create achievements using the standard LearnDash Achievements plugin (e.g., completing a course, passing a quiz, earning a certain number of points).
2. Share and Verify Add-on Activation
Once the add-on is installed and activated, new shortcodes and settings become available under LearnDash > Achievements Share and Verify.
3. Sharing Functionality
Learners can visit their Achievements Table (using [ld_achievement_share_table]) to view all achievements they’ve earned. Each row includes sharing icons for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
4. Verification System
Every achievement has a unique ID. When shared, the post links to a Verification Page where anyone can confirm the details, such as the learner’s name, achievement title, and date earned.
5. LinkedIn Certification Integration
Learners can even add their LearnDash achievements to their LinkedIn profile certifications with just one click, perfect for professional development courses.
6. Verification Pages & Shortcodes:
[ld_achievement_verify_by_id]: Creates a search field where anyone can enter an achievement ID.
[ld_achievement_verify_table]: Displays the verified achievement details.
By combining these tools, you get a self-contained ecosystem where learners can display and verify their progress publicly, adding credibility and motivation to your eLearning environment.
Benefits of Using LearnDash Achievement Verify and Share
Here’s why this add-on is a must-have for LearnDash site owners:
1. Builds Trust and Credibility
Each achievement has a verifiable ID, allowing anyone to confirm its authenticity. This is especially valuable for professional or accredited learning programs.
2. Boosts Student Motivation
When students can share their achievements on social media, it creates positive reinforcement, motivating others to engage and complete courses.
3. Enhances Organic Promotion
Shared achievements act as social proof. Each post links back to your site, helping attract new students through organic, peer-to-peer visibility.
4. Enables LinkedIn Certification Integration
Learners can showcase achievements directly on their LinkedIn profiles, enhancing their resumes while spreading brand awareness for your training program.
5. Adds Gamification Value
Gamified features, such as badges and shareable progress, significantly increase engagement, retention, and satisfaction rates.
6. Provides Public Transparency
The verification page is public, allowing employers or peers to confirm a learner’s completion, thereby reinforcing the legitimacy of your course.
7. Easy to Implement
You can set up everything in just a few minutes: install the plugin, place the shortcodes, and activate verification; no coding is required.
How to Set Up LearnDash Achievement Verification (Step-by-Step)
1. Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure:
- LearnDash is installed and active.
- The LearnDash Achievements add-on is installed.
- LearnDash Achievements Share and Verify add-on is installed.
2. Install and Activate
Upload the plugin via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, then activate it. A new submenu will appear under LearnDash > Achievements Share and Verify.
3. License Activation
Go to the License tab, paste your key, and click Activate License.
4. Configure General Settings
Under the General Settings tab, you’ll find options such as:
- Select Verification Page
- LinkedIn Company ID
- Enable Social Images
- Shortcodes:
- [ld_achievement_share_table]
- [ld_achievement_verify_table]
- [ld_achievement_verify_by_id]
5. Create the Share Table Page
Create a new page titled “My Achievements” and add the shortcode [ld_achievement_share_table]. Logged-in users will see all their achievements with share buttons.
6. Create the Verification Page
Add a new page titled “Verify Achievement” and insert:
[ld_achievement_verify_by_id] and [ld_achievement_verify_table].
Then, assign this page as your Verification Page in the plugin settings.
7. Test the Workflow
Log in as a student, share an achievement, and verify it via the ID. Make sure the verification page displays details even for non-logged-in visitors.
Share Achievements on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
The add-on makes it effortless for learners to share their success stories on three major social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
1. Facebook
When a learner clicks the Facebook icon beside an achievement:
- A pop-up opens for posting.
- The learner can log in, add a caption, and share directly to their feed.
- The post includes the achievement name, ID link, and social image (if enabled).
2. Twitter
The Twitter sharing icon opens a new tweet window:
- The post includes an achievement description and a link to the verification page.
- Learners can add hashtags or customize their tweets before posting.
3. LinkedIn
The LinkedIn integration offers two options:
- Share to Feed: Learners can post the achievement as an update to showcase their new badge.
- Add to Profile: Learners can add the achievement as a professional certification. The fields (title, organization, verification link) auto-fill from the LearnDash achievement data.
This level of integration gives learners real-world value while providing your brand with free, authentic exposure.
Real-World Examples
Here’s how different types of LearnDash sites can leverage this add-on:
1. Corporate Training Portals
Companies offering staff certification can let employees share achievements on LinkedIn, enhancing both personal branding and corporate reputation.
2. Professional Education Providers
Institutes offering continuing education or accreditation can use verification pages to let employers validate credentials instantly.
3. Membership Academies
Coaching or mentoring platforms can motivate members by turning achievements into shareable milestones, driving engagement, and new sign-ups.
4. University or Online Degree Platforms
Academic institutions using LearnDash can display verifiable achievements for micro-credentials or online programs, adding academic integrity.
5. Skill-Based Learning Communities
For example, a WordPress or coding academy could enable learners to post verified achievements after completing advanced modules, creating social proof of their skills.
Final Thoughts
Adding verification and sharing to LearnDash achievements is one of the simplest yet most impactful upgrades you can make.
With just a few shortcodes and settings for LearnDash Achievements Share and Verify, you can turn ordinary course badges into verifiable, shareable credentials, building credibility for your learners and visibility for your brand.
Within minutes, your eLearning platform can evolve from private achievements to publicly recognized accomplishments, helping both your learners and your business shine.
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