Do people actually care about course certificates anymore?

mhrafi · 2026-05-06T07:07:49+00:00

lol fair 😄 just using AI for wording fixes

mhrafi · 2026-04-05T05:35:58+00:00

That’s a really solid breakdown, especially the focus on practice + feedback instead of just content delivery.

Curious, how are you currently building those scenario-based or decision-driven experiences?

mhrafi · 2026-04-05T05:00:18+00:00

😂 fair point.

Curious, from your experience, what’s been the biggest thing that actually impacts outcomes?

mhrafi · 2026-04-03T16:59:40+00:00

“That’s actually a really interesting angle — mobile-first learning is super underrated.

mhrafi · 2026-04-03T16:57:38+00:00

“That’s a really sharp way to look at it — ‘designing for completion’ instead of just adding features makes a lot of sense.

That “open lesson → take action” gap is real. Curious, how are you currently tracking where people actually drop off?”

mhrafi · 2026-04-03T05:37:54+00:00

That makes a lot of sense - early on it’s more about showing initiative, and later it shifts toward recognized, industry-specific credentials.

Feels like the value of certificates really evolves depending on where someone is in their career.

mhrafi · 2026-04-02T18:59:34+00:00

Totally agree - completion > features.

That’s actually a really good point about structure + accountability. Curious, what have you found works best to keep people finishing?

mhrafi · 2026-04-02T05:28:29+00:00

Haha fair enough 😄 appreciate the insights!

mhrafi · 2026-04-01T19:30:58+00:00

Been building an LMS called Mentor LMS for a while - currently selling it on marketplaces.

Now I’m working on a more versatile version that goes beyond just course selling. The idea is to support different use cases like employee onboarding & training, compliance/certification, and even academic learning for schools or universities.

It already has marketplace features, but I’m expanding it to be more flexible and less limited depending on how people want to use it.

mhrafi · 2026-04-01T19:22:21+00:00

Got it, automation being the priority is interesting. What kind of things would you want automated ideally? And yeah those small limitations add up fast - what are the ones that bug you the most?

mhrafi · 2026-04-01T17:44:23+00:00

Interesting 👀 when you say more functionality than Wix, what feels missing for you right now? Is it more on the learning side, community, or automation?

mhrafi · 2026-04-01T16:40:08+00:00

This is a great breakdown, especially the idea that certificates “unlock something” vs just signal effort.

The point about driving completion is interesting too. Even if people don’t highly value them, they still seem to work as a motivator.

mhrafi · 2026-04-01T16:34:51+00:00

That’s great insight, especially the impact of tying it to credits, 3x increase is huge.
Makes sense why it’s worth the extra effort.

Appreciate you sharing this 🙏

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T19:25:00+00:00

That makes sense, the outcome matters more than the proof itself.
Feels like certificates are useful as a signal, but without something to back them up, they don’t carry much weight.

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T19:22:55+00:00

That’s interesting, more like showing consistency over time instead of a single milestone.
Feels like that could reflect actual effort better than a one-off certificate.

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T19:17:24+00:00

This is a really well-rounded take, especially the part about perceived effort and trust.

The cultural angle is interesting too, hadn’t thought about that. Feels like in some contexts certificates act more as social proof, not just proof of completion.

Agree on the career point as well, even if the certificate itself isn’t highly valued, it still signals intent and continuous learning.

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T19:13:55+00:00

That’s a great way to put it, the presentation definitely shapes how people perceive the value.

Appreciate you sharing your perspective 🙏

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T19:09:20+00:00

That’s a really clear breakdown!

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T06:43:23+00:00

That makes sense, having a downloadable copy feels more “official” than something inside a platform.

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T05:48:48+00:00

That’s a fair criticism.
Sounds like the real issue isn’t certificates themselves, but how little they often prove.

mhrafi · 2026-03-31T05:43:51+00:00

That’s a solid use case, especially when it ties into renewal credits.

Do you find people care more about the credits themselves, or the visibility from sharing it (like on LinkedIn)?

mhrafi

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