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Decision
ことになる
Used for a decision that is made from an external factor. Means "it has been decided that". Used with verbs.
[!info] Example {病気|びょうき}だから少し{仕事|しごと}を休む==ことになった==。 I had to take some time off work because I was sick.
ことにする
Used for a decision that is made by oneself. Means "to decide on". Used with verbs.
[!info] Example {吸|す}うを止める==ことにしました==。 I decided to stop smoking.
にする
See Actions#To decide.