7.1 How to Earn a Certificate
On VirtualX, when you complete a course, you may receive a certificate—a digital award that shows you’ve worked hard and finished all the required lessons, quizzes, and assignments.
These certificates are:
- 🎓 A sign of your achievement
- 🏅 Shareable with parents or guardians
- 🧾 Useful for school records and motivation
- 📂 Downloadable as a PDF file
💡 Your certificate shows that you didn’t just start the course—you completed it with commitment.
✅ What You Need to Do to Earn a Certificate
Each course may have slightly different rules, but most certificates are awarded when you:
| Requirement | What It Means |
| ✅ Complete all lessons | You must mark all units as “Complete” |
| 🧠 Pass all quizzes | Meet the minimum pass mark (e.g. 50% or more) |
| 📄 Submit all assignments | Your teacher must review and mark them |
| 📈 Reach 100% course progress | Finish every section from start to end |
If any of these steps are missed or incomplete, your certificate may not be issued automatically.
🎯 Types of Certificates on VirtualX
| Type | Description |
| 🎓 Auto-issued | Given automatically once you finish everything |
| 📝 Teacher-approved | Only given after your teacher checks your work |
| 🏆 Special recognition | For top performers or bonus achievements (optional) |
Ask your teacher what type of certificate your course uses.
📘 How to Check If a Course Offers a Certificate
Before or during the course:
- Open the course page
- Scroll to the overview section
- Look for a message like:
- “Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.”
- “Earn a certificate by completing all lessons and passing quizzes.”
If you don’t see this, ask your teacher whether the course includes a certificate.
🧑🏽🏫 Example in Action:
Thandiswa finishes her Grade 8 Maths course. She sees that all units are marked ✅, her quizzes are passed, and her assignment is graded. A message appears:
“Congratulations! You’ve earned a certificate for this course.”
She downloads it and proudly shares it with her family.
💡 Tips to Make Sure You Earn a Certificate
| Tip | Why It Helps |
| Don’t skip lessons | Even one unfinished unit can block your certificate |
| Check your quiz marks | Retake if you need to meet the pass mark |
| Submit assignments early | Gives your teacher time to review them |
| Watch for feedback | Fix anything your teacher asks for |
| Always check your course progress | Aim for 100% complete |
✅ Summary
Earning a certificate on VirtualX is a proud moment—it means you stayed focused, completed all your work, and reached the end of your learning path. Follow the steps, ask questions if unsure, and aim for full completion.
7.2 Downloading Your Certificate
Once you’ve completed a course and earned your certificate, you can download it directly from the VirtualX platform. This lets you:
- 📥 Save it on your device
- 🖨️ Print it out for your school file or portfolio
- 📧 Share it with parents, guardians, or teachers
🧾 Your certificate is proof that you’ve worked hard and completed all your learning in that course.
🛠️ How to Download Your Certificate
✅ Option 1: From the Course Page
- Log in to your VirtualX account
- Go to Dashboard > My Courses
- Click the course you’ve completed
- At the top or bottom of the page, look for a button or message that says:
- 🎓 “Download Certificate”
- ✅ “Certificate Available”
- Click the download link or button
- The certificate will be saved to your device as a PDF file
✅ Option 2: From Your Profile or Dashboard
- Go to your Dashboard or Profile page
- Click on “Certificates” or “Achievements”
- Find the course name in the list
- Click “View” or “Download” next to it
✅ The file is now ready to open, save, or print!
💻 Where Is the File Saved?
| Device | Where to Look |
| 📱 Mobile Phone | In Downloads or Files app |
| 💻 Laptop/Desktop | In your Downloads folder |
| 📲 Tablet | In your Files or Documents app |
🧑🏽🏫 Example in Action:
Sizwe finishes his Grade 9 Technology course. He sees a message: “🎉 Congratulations! Your certificate is ready.” He clicks “Download Certificate”, saves the file, and emails it to his teacher for the school portfolio.
🧠 Tips for Managing Your Certificates
| Tip | Why It Helps |
| Save your certificates in one folder | Easy to find later |
| Rename your file (e.g. Grade8_Maths_Certificate.pdf) | Neat and clear |
| Keep a backup (e.g. USB or email) | In case you lose your device |
| Print a copy if needed | Good for presentations or parents’ meetings |
❗ If You Can’t See the Download Button
| Problem | What to Do |
| Course not 100% complete | Recheck if you missed a quiz or unit |
| Assignment still unmarked | Wait for your teacher to review it |
| No certificate offered | Ask your teacher to confirm if one is included |
✅ Summary
Downloading your certificate is a great way to celebrate your success and show your progress. Whether you save it digitally or print it, it’s yours to keep—and it proves you finished something meaningful.
7.3 Viewing Badges You’ve Earned
In addition to certificates, VirtualX also rewards you with badges. These are small digital icons or awards you earn when you complete certain actions in your course, such as:
- 🧠 Finishing a quiz
- 📘 Completing a unit or section
- 🎯 Scoring high on an assessment
- 📅 Submitting assignments on time
- 🤝 Participating in discussions or group work
🏅 Badges are like virtual stickers—they show your effort, participation, and progress throughout your learning journey.
🛠️ How to View Your Badges
You can check your badges in two ways:
✅ Option 1: From Your Dashboard
- Log in to your VirtualX account
- Go to your Dashboard
- Click on “Badges” or “Achievements” (this may appear in the sidebar or under your profile)
- You’ll see a grid or list of badges you’ve earned, showing:
- 🏅 Badge icon
- 📝 What it was awarded for
- 📅 The date you earned it
✅ Option 2: Inside a Course
- Open any course you’ve enrolled in
- Look for a “Badges” tab or section on the course page
- You’ll see course-specific badges listed and whether they are:
- 🟢 Earned (active and coloured)
- ⚪ Not yet earned (greyed out or locked)
📌 Some courses may include special badges for high performance or full completion.
🧑🏽🏫 Example in Action:
Nomsa scores 9 out of 10 in a Maths quiz.
She receives a badge: “💯 Quiz Master – Scored 90%+”.
Later, she completes all units in her course and earns the “🎓 Full Course Explorer” badge. She checks her Dashboard > Achievements to view and share them.
🎯 Why Badges Matter
| Reason | How It Helps You |
| Motivates you to finish tasks | You see progress step by step |
| Shows you’re consistent | Good for reports or school challenges |
| Encourages friendly competition | See how many badges you can earn |
| Helps your teacher recognise effort | Especially for quiet or shy learners |
💡 Tips for Earning More Badges
| Tip | Badge Opportunities |
| Finish every unit in order | May unlock completion badges |
| Try to pass quizzes on the first try | Performance badges |
| Submit all assignments on time | Consistency badges |
| Ask questions or comment respectfully | Engagement badges (if enabled) |
✅ Summary
Badges on VirtualX are fun, rewarding, and show how far you’ve come. Whether you’re scoring high, completing tasks, or just being consistent—your badges are proof that you’re on the right track.
7.4 Understanding Course Completion Rules
To complete a course on VirtualX, you must meet certain requirements set by your teacher or school. These are called course completion rules—and they make sure that you’ve gone through all the content and done your work properly.
Once you’ve completed all the steps, VirtualX will show your course as 100% complete, and you may receive a:
- 🎓 Certificate
- 🏅 Completion badge
- 📈 Full progress score on your dashboard
💡 Finishing a course means more than just clicking “Next”—you must fully participate and complete each task properly.
🛠️ What Are the Common Completion Rules?
Here’s what most VirtualX courses require before marking the course as complete:
| Rule | What You Need to Do |
| ✅ Mark all units/lessons as complete | Click “Mark Complete” at the bottom of every lesson |
| 🧠 Pass all quizzes | Reach the minimum pass mark (e.g. 50%) |
| 📄 Submit all assignments | Even if they’re optional, some teachers require all work in |
| 📈 Reach 100% course progress | This shows you’ve gone through everything |
| ⏳ Stay within course dates | Some courses may have deadlines for completion |
📌 If you skip even one part, your course may stay stuck at 90% or 95%.
🔎 How to Check Your Completion Status
- Log in to your VirtualX dashboard
- Under “My Courses”, check the progress bar
- Click on the course
- Scroll to the bottom of the course page
- Look for a message or icon like:
- ✅ “Course Complete”
- 🎉 “Congratulations! You’ve completed this course.”
- 📜 “Download Certificate”
If you don’t see this, check what you’ve missed using the curriculum list.
🧑🏽🏫 Example in Action:
Athi has completed all lessons in Grade 10 Business Studies but hasn’t passed the final quiz. His course still shows 85% complete. Once he retakes the quiz and passes with 70%, the system updates to 100% and shows “🎓 Certificate Available.”
💬 What If You Can’t Complete the Course?
| Problem | Solution |
| You missed a unit | Go back and complete it, then mark it as done |
| Quiz not passed | Ask if retakes are allowed |
| Assignment unmarked | Wait for your teacher to review and release your grade |
| Certificate not showing | Ask your teacher if the course includes one |
| Deadline passed | Contact your teacher to request an extension if possible |
✅ Summary
Understanding course completion rules helps you plan, stay focused, and finish strong. Follow every step carefully—complete lessons, pass quizzes, submit work—and you’ll unlock your certificate and show that you’ve mastered the subject.
