> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.encoreos.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credential Types

> Define and manage the credential type catalog used across employee credentialing.

The Credential Types page manages the catalog of credential type definitions used when assigning credentials to employees. It is available at route `/hr/credential-types`.

## Overview

The page fetches credential types from `useCredentialTypes`. Each type card displays the credential name and a category badge. Category values visible in the code: `license`, `certification`, `training`, `compliance`, `background_check`, and a default fallback. Each badge uses a distinct semantic color token. A **+** button opens `CredentialTypeFormDialog` for adding or editing a type. A **Seed Defaults** button (with sparkle icon) calls `seedDefaultTypes` to populate an initial set of credential types for new organizations.

## Who it's for

Access follows your organization's role and module configuration. Data is scoped to the current organization.

## Before you start

* For a new organization, use **Seed Defaults** to populate a starting credential type catalog before creating credential requirements or assigning credentials.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Credential Types">
    Navigate to **HR → Credential Types** or go to `/hr/credential-types`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Seed default types (new org only)">
    If the list is empty, click **Seed Defaults** to populate a standard starting set of credential types.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a credential type">
    Click **+** to open the form dialog. Enter the type name, category, and any other required fields.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit an existing type">
    Click a credential type card to open it for editing in the dialog.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key concepts

* **Category** — Classifies the credential type: `license`, `certification`, `training`, `compliance`, `background_check`. Category drives the badge color on cards and may filter views elsewhere.

## Related

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Human Resources" icon="users" href="/hr/overview">
    Human Resources core overview.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Governance & parity" icon="scale-balanced" href="/governance/index" />
</Columns>

<Note>
  This page documents shipped product behavior. It is not medical, legal, or
  billing advice. Verify against your organization's policies and applicable
  regulations before using it for clinical, compliance, or billing decisions.
  Protected health information (PHI) shown in the product is governed by your
  tenant's access controls and is never exposed in this documentation.
</Note>

<Accordion title="Documentation sources">
  * src/routes/hr.tsx
  * src/cores/hr/pages/CredentialTypes.tsx
  * src/cores/hr/hooks/credentialing/useCredentialTypes.ts
</Accordion>