Creating equivalency groups Administrators create equivalency groups. Select Qualifications > Equivalency Groups. Click Create. Specify this information: Effective Date Specify the date that the equivalency group can be activated. Equivalency Group Specify the name of the equivalency group. Short Description This description is shown in the detailed view on the Equivalency Group Details section. Description This description is shown in the Equivalency Group page. Definition Specify a criterion for the group. Active Select this check box to activate the equivalency group. Click Save.