SkillsLogic delivers QR code validation for HFE certificates

SkillsLogic, specialists in bespoke LMS and learning engagement systems, have added QR code validation to HFE’s certificate generation. The new feature embeds a unique QR code into each certificate so employers, centres and verifiers can scan to authenticate a learner’s certification quickly and reduce fraud. This enhancement is available within HFE's Learner Engagement System (LES) and is designed to make certificate verification simple for learners and employers alike.

What the QR code validation does

• Generates a unique QR code automatically whenever a learner’s certificate is issued.
• Encodes certificate metadata such as learner name, course title, issuance date and certification number and links to a secure verification URL.
• Redirects scanners to an authentication page showing the certificate record and status so verifiers can confirm authenticity in seconds.
• Integrates with existing certificate generation workflow LMS so implementation is seamless for training administrators and learners.

Benefits for HFE learners, employers and administrators

• Fraud reduction and stronger authentication - on-the-spot scanning makes forged or altered certificates obvious and difficult to present.
• Faster recruitment and compliance checks - employers can validate certifications instantly during hiring or audit processes, saving time and reducing manual verification effort.
• Portable, shareable credentials - learners receive verifiable certificates that can be shared digitally or printed with the embedded QR code for easy validation.
• Operational efficiency for training teams - fewer phone and email verification requests; administrators spend less time on checks and more on learning outcomes.
• Cost-effective security - QR codes provide a low-cost mechanism to link printed or digital certificates back to a secure record in the LMS database.
• Reliable and user-friendly scanning - QR codes are easier to scan than traditional barcodes; they store more information and can be read from multiple angles using a standard smartphone camera.
• Safer verification flow - the QR code points to a verification URL; the security risk lies in the destination not the QR code itself, so HFE ensures verification pages are delivered from secure, trusted domains to minimise risk.

HFE courses supported by the certification workflow

HFE provides a wide range of health and fitness qualifications that can be issued with QR-enabled certificates through LES, including Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing, Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Pilates and Yoga teacher training, Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage and Nutrition qualifications, specialist courses for special populations, exercise specialist pathways, exercise to music and CPD modules for continuous professional development.

These courses map to common certification needs for employers and professional bodies and can be verified directly from the certificate QR code to confirm a learner’s achievement.

Next steps

If your training organisation or corporate learning team needs fraud-resistant certificates with QR code authentication integrated into your LMS, SkillsLogic can help design and deploy a solution tailored to your courses and certification processes. Talk to SkillsLogic to explore integration options, custom branding and how QR-enabled certificates can simplify verification for employers and learners.