--- title: How do I merge duplicate certification types? description: Clean up your records by merging duplicate certification types into one master category. 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Because our system treats these as unique categories, your data can become split between two different names. The **Merge Certification Types** feature allows you to clean up your database by combining these duplicates into one official name, ensuring all employee records are filed in the same place. #### How It Works (Step-by-Step) 1. Open the **Resources** menu from the left-hand sidebar. 2. Select **Certifications**, then click on **Certification Types**. 3. Find the duplicate certification you want to change and click the **Choose Action** button next to it. 4. Select **Edit**. 5. In the name field, type the **exact name** of the certification type you want to merge it into (e.g., if you want to move everything into "WHMIS", change the name to "WHMIS"). 6. Click **Save**. 7. A pop-up window titled **Merge Certification Types** will appear 8. Review the details. If they are correct, click **Confirm Merge**. If you change your mind, click **Cancel** to keep the names separate. #### Use Cases and Benefits - **Standardizing Records:** Ensure that all employees with a "WHMIS" certificate appear under one heading rather than three different variations. - **Fixing Typos:** Easily correct a misspelled certification name without losing the documents already uploaded to it. - **Cleaner Reporting:** Run more accurate reports by eliminating "ghost" categories that only contain one or two entries. - **Improved Search:** Make it easier for managers to find specific certifications by maintaining a clean, organized list. - [New in Corfix](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/new-in-corfix?hsLang=en) - [Corfix Academy](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/corfix-academy?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Field Operations Training](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/corfix-academy?hsLang=en#field-operations-training) - [Supervisor & Foreman Training](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/corfix-academy?hsLang=en#supervisor-foreman-training) - 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