Google Sheets Expert Needed for Student Database and Certificate Automation

Project Overview

We are looking for an experienced freelancer to develop a centralized student database using Google Sheets and Google Apps Script for our school.

Key Requirements

Student Database: Store and manage complete student records using unique admission numbers.

Search Functionality: Search students by admission number, name, class, or academic year.

Automated Documents: Generate the following documents automatically:

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Bonafide Certificate

Nirgam Utara (student record and leaving document)

Document Formatting: Follow our existing school formats and generate print-ready PDFs.

Multi-User Access: Allow authorized staff to access the same database from multiple computers simultaneously.

Record Management: Add, update, and retrieve student details while retaining former students' records.

Automation: Include data validation, duplicate prevention, certificate numbering, and issue records where applicable.

Security: Provide access controls, protected formulas, and a suitable backup process.

Technical Requirements

Google Sheets as the primary database.

Google Apps Script for automation.

Google Docs and Google Drive for document generation and storage, where appropriate.

A simple, user-friendly interface for school office staff.

Expected Deliverables

Complete working student database.

Automated generation of all three documents.

Editable document templates and print-ready PDFs.

Complete source code and setup instructions.

User guide and a short video tutorial.

Testing, bug fixes, and final handover.

Application Requirements

Please include:

Relevant experience and examples of similar projects.

Your proposed technical approach.

Estimated fixed price and completion timeline.

Any additional software or recurring costs.

Confirmation that complete ownership and administrative control will be transferred to the school.

Important: Student information is confidential. The system must be reliable, easy to use, and suitable for long-term school administration.

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