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# Introduction to Certificates

**Certificates** is the HR feature for managing employee certifications and qualifications.

You use it to record which certificates employees hold and when they expire.

### What you do with Certificates

* create certificate types for your organization
* assign certificates to employees
* add certificate numbers, start dates, and expiry dates
* store certificate files as attachments
* let employees view certificates in the mobile app

### Why teams use Certificates

* Keep compliance visible.
* Track renewals on time.
* Store proof in one place.
* Give employees access to their own documents.

### How the flow works

1. Activate the feature.
2. Create your certificate types.
3. Assign certificates to employees.
4. Add documents and dates.
5. Monitor expiry and review status.

### What you need first

* access to the **OutSmart BackOffice**
* rights to manage HR settings or employee data
* the correct package or active Power-Up

### Related articles

* [**Certificates**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/certificates.md)
* [**OutSmart packages**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/marketplace/outsmart-packages.md)
* [**Power-Ups**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups.md)


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