How to Create a Certificate in Google Slides

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to build a custom certificate in Google Slides from scratch.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to create a certificate in Google Slides by setting up a blank layout, adding text and design elements, and duplicating slides for bulk use. It is a fast, free method for producing professional certificates of achievement without any design software.

Steps

Open a blank presentation in Google Slides.
Change your slide to a blank layout.
Add a title like Certificate of Achievement or Certificate.
Insert text boxes for the recipient name, award text, date, and signature.
Add shapes, lines, or images for the border and design.
Format the text and layout to match your certificate style.
Right-click your slide and select duplicate slide if you want to create more certificates.

📌 Why this matters

Google Slides is a free, browser-based tool that lets anyone design and print professional certificates of achievement without specialist software. Creating certificates directly in Google Slides saves time, eliminates subscription costs, and makes it easy to customize recipient names, dates, and signatures for each award. The ability to duplicate slides means you can scale certificate production instantly for classes, events, or employee recognition programs. For educators, HR teams, and event organizers, this workflow delivers polished, shareable certificates in minutes.

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