Defining certifications

  1. Select Learning and Development > Catalog > Certifications.
  2. To create a certification, click Create.
  3. On the Details tab, specify this information:
    Certification ID
    Specify the certification ID.
    Certification
    Specify the certification name.
    Code
    Specify the certification code.
    Short Description
    Provide the short description of the certification.
    Description

    Provide the full details of the certification.

    Organization Unit
    Optionally, select the organization that is required to earn the certification.
    Total Credits Requires
    Specify the total number of credits that are required to earn the certification.
  4. Click Submit.
  5. To copy and modify a certification, right-click the certification and select Copy Certification.
  6. To update the certification, right-click the certification and select Update.
  7. On the Details tab, specify this information:
    Certification Type
    Select the certification type.
    Difficulty Level
    Select the difficulty level.
    Certificate Template
    Select the certificate template.
    Signed By
    Specify the name of the person whose signature is displayed on the certificate.
    Signed By Title
    Specify the title of person signing the certificate.
    IMS ID
    Specify the IMS ID.
    Require Approval
    If enrollment approval is required, select this check box to enable the approval requirement.
    Days Before Approval Expires
    Specify the number of days before the approval request is expired.

    If you select the Require Approval check box, then you can define this field.

    Exclude From Catalog
    Select to exclude this certification from the catalog.
    Summary

    Specify the certification summary.

    Requirement
    Specify certification requirements.
    Expected Result

    Specify information on the results of the certification.

    Objectives
    Specify certification objectives.
    Audience
    Specify the audience for the certification.
    Enable Notifications
    Select to enable notifications and select whether to send all notification or only certification-specific notifications.
  8. Click Save.
    Certifications are created in Proposed status. You must activate the certification to make it available to employees by clicking Activate Version on the Certifications toolbar. Topics, visual groups and activities, outcomes, and Continuing Education Providers can be attached only when the certification is in Proposed status before activation or you must deactivate an active certification to make these changes by clicking Inactivate Version.