The module for printing certificate in iSIMS is a Windows Based application that will be installed on a specific computer/laptop that will be used for the printing of certificates. This is due to the security involved with the printing of certificates. This module will use the same authentication module as in the web version of iSIMS. The administration and access control of the module will also be in the web version of iSIMS.
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A user will log into the certificate printing application
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The user will then select an institution, if they are attached to multiple
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A list of programmes will be displayed
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Select the programmes with the students you want to print the certificate for
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Print certificate
Only students who are approved for certificate printing will be visible in the certificate print module for printing. The process for approving the student for certificate will be in the certificate process that is in the web version of iSIMS.
Certificate Design
The Certificate Printing module will have a certificate design for each certificate type. The module will be able to facilitate a different design per programme per institution. The complete design of the certificate will be in the certificate printing module. All that is required is the paper for printing the certificate on. This can be any paper you choose to use.
Certificate Numbering
Each certificate will be printing with a certificate number. This number can be used to validate the authenticity of the certificate. This will be a number that is computed by that system using the following format:
AA 1330 22610
The first two character is the letter hex representation of the multiplier. This number is multiplied by the first four (4) digits to give you the last five characters.
Example: AA = 17 therefore (17*1330) = 22610 AA 1330 22610
Reprint
Each reprint will carry the same number with the label Reprint
Last updated on April 11, 2023