It is important to recognize the efforts and achievements of students, co-workers and anyone else who works on a team. Although companies spend a lot of money every year to award prizes and rewards that are often not appreciated, many workers would just need to have their commitment recognized, to be more motivated and do better and better. A good certificate is the first step: to create it you only need a computer, quality paper and the Microsoft Office package. Read the next step to learn how to create it with Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using PowerPoint
Step 1. Search for a theme for certificates in the "drawing" tab of the PowerPoint ribbon
Here you can choose a preset certificate or create your own. You can choose a theme that matches the colors of your company logo, or you can select a different theme and change the colors to your liking.
Try to select a theme with few dark or bright colors outside the text. This way your certificate will look more professional
Step 2. Determine the purpose and type of the certificate
Do you want to create it for a general show of appreciation or do you intend to mention a specific goal achieved or a training course successfully completed by the employee? Plan the amount of information you will need to include in the certificate to create an adequate number of text boxes.
Step 3. Enter the text boxes for a certificate of recognition
To insert text, click on the "Insert" tab, then click on the text box icon. Click and drag from the first visible vertical line of the grid to the last visible vertical line of the grid. Release the mouse button.
If necessary, click on the border of the text box to move or resize it until it is placed just below the first visible horizontal line of the grid and at the height of half the grid
Step 4. Write the text
Right click on the text box and choose "Edit Text" from the pop-up menu. In this box, type the company name. Center the text within the text box by clicking on its icon in the "Paragraph" section of the "Home" tab. Right click on the text box again and choose "Copy" from the pop-up menu.
Right-click on the second horizontal line of the grid visible from the top of the page and select "Paste". If necessary, click and drag the new text box to its correct position. Click inside this box and choose the text to write, which can be "Certificate of participation successfully", "Certificate of professional recognition", "Certificate of merit" or "Certificate of appreciation", depending on the purpose of the certificate and the achievements and the creations you want to emphasize
Step 5. Continue creating as many text boxes as you need
Glue them to lines 3, 75, 4, 75, 5, 5, 5 and 6, 5 of the horizontal grid. Edit the text in each of the boxes to write phrases such as "Assigned to: (worker's name)", "For: (name of completed training course, success achieved or outstanding performance)", "Project or team name "," Awarded on: (date) "and" Released by: (name and title) ".
You can reuse text boxes with these expressions in general form and save this certificate of appreciation as a template for future use
Step 6. Change the font and font size for each text box
Most graphic designers recommend using no more than three different fonts for each published document, so opting for the simpler and clearer choices.
For the company name, for the words "Assigned to:" and "Awarded on:" try to use the Georgia font in size 14. Always use the same font, but in size 32, for the text box "Attestato of: ", in dimension 44 for the box with the employee's name, in dimension 10 for the box describing the type of certificate and in dimension 18 for the box indicating the project or team name
Step 7. Add a signature line above the "Issued by: box"
name and title "in the certificate theme. Click on the" Shapes "icon of the" Insert "tab in the" Images "section and select the horizontal line. Click and drag to draw a line running from the third vertical line visible from the left side of the page up to the seventh line Release the mouse button.
Right-click on the line and select "Format Shapes" from the menu. Adjust the width to 1.75 in the "Line Style" section. Choose a color in the "Theme Color" section, which is located in the "Line Color" section
Step 8. Complete the certificate
Embellish your certificate with a thick border, adjust font colors and font sizes, and insert your company logo in one of the corners. Save the certificate and print it on ordinary paper to check it. Before finishing it and printing it on cardboard, you could show it to some colleagues or your boss to get their opinion.
When you are satisfied with the finished product, print it on card stock, cut it and frame it
Method 2 of 2: Using Microsoft Word Templates
Step 1. Choose a certificate template
A smart idea is to look for a professional certificate template you like that you can use quickly and effectively to create certificates for any event or occasion where you intend to reward a person. In Word, you can find many simple and elegant templates. here and here.
Step 2. Download the template
When you think you've found the one that seems most appropriate to you, open it in Microsoft Word, preferably using version 07 or later. You will be able to use the same template for annual awards or other future events.
Select the template and right-click to open the menu, then select Word to open the document
Step 3. Customize the template according to your needs
In each section, entitled "Name" or "Date" with a simple click you must be able to enter and enter the information relating to the person to be awarded. It should be quick and easy.
If you need to create many certificates for the same award, consider saving a version of the template with some of the information pre-set to save time. Then all you have to do is add the names of the people who receive the award or recognition
Step 4. Print the certificate
Once you have filled it in with your name and specific information you need, you are ready to print and present it. Use good quality paper instead of regular printer paper to give your document a more professional and elegant look. You can find it in every stationery or office supply store for a small surcharge.
Step 5. Have the certificate signed by the appropriate person
Generally, a certificate celebrating an achievement or achievement should be personally signed by the person awarding it. If your boss has assigned you the task of creating a certain number of certificates to present at the office, make them have them well in advance, to give them time to sign them one by one personally. It will take a few more minutes, but the certificates will gain in value and significance.
