Certifications
Last updated: February 26, 2026
Certifications in Bridgit allows you to track required credentials for your workforce, set expiration warnings, and maintain compliance across your organization. You can create a master list of certifications, assign them to people, attach supporting documentation, and receive visual alerts when credentials are approaching expiration or have expired.
Key capabilities:
Build a custom certification list for your organization
Set expiration dates and warning windows for each certification type
Attach certification documents directly to profiles
View color-coded certification status at a glance
Filter your workforce by certification status
Eligibility/Prerequisites
Administrator permissions required to:
Create and manage the master certification list
Set expiration requirements and warning ranges
View and manage certifications across all profiles
Standard users may view certifications on profiles depending on their permission level.
How to Use
Assigning Certifications to People
Navigate to a person's profile
Select the Details tab
Select + Certification
Choose a certification and add the relevant information
Select Save
Adding Certification Attachments
Navigate to the Details tab in a person's profile
Expand the Certifications section to see existing certifications assigned to the person
Select the paperclip icon next to the certification
Select whether to make it viewable to Everyone or Private
Upload the file
Viewing Certifications in the People List
Navigate to the People section (List view)
Select the column visibility icon (grid icon)
Toggle Certifications ON
Certification abbreviations will display in the list with color coding
Understanding Certification Status Colors
Gray | Valid certification with no expiration concerns |
Orange | Within the warning range (approaching expiration) - displays days remaining |
Red | Expired certification |
Filtering by Certifications
Navigate to the People section
Select Add Filter
Choose Certifications
Adjust the filter to meet your needs
Select Apply
Creating a New Certification Type
Navigate to Settings > People > Certifications
Select the Add Certification
Enter the certification details
Select Save
Common Workflows
Preventing compliance lapses: Filter for "Expiring Soon" certifications at the start of each week, then contact affected employees to schedule recertification before credentials expire.
Finding qualified workers for specialized projects: Filter by specific certifications (e.g., "OSHA30" or "LEED") to identify people with the required credentials for assignment.
Maintaining certification records: Upload certification PDFs to each person's profile as attachments, marking them as Private to keep sensitive documents secure while maintaining digital records.
Monthly compliance audits: Filter for Expired certifications to identify anyone who has fallen out of compliance and needs immediate attention.
Common Questions
Q: Can I track certifications that don't expire?
A: Yes. When creating a certification type, simply leave "Expiration Date Required" unchecked. This allows you to track credentials like degrees, trainings, or one-time qualifications that don't need renewal.
Q: What happens when a certification expires?
A: The certification turns red in the system, appears in "Expired" filters, and displays on the Snapshot dashboard's Expiring Certifications metric. However, Bridgit does not automatically prevent you from assigning someone with an expired certification to a project—it's a visual alert system to help you maintain compliance.
Q: Can employees upload their own certifications?
A: No. Certification management is typically restricted to your administrators.
Q: How do I customize the warning period for different certifications?
A: Each certification type has its own warning range setting. When creating or editing a certification in Settings > People > Certifications, you can set a specific number of days for the warning window (e.g., 30 days for some certifications, 90 days for others).
Q: Can I see all expiring certifications across my workforce at once?
A: Yes. The Snapshot dashboard displays an "Expiring Certifications" metric showing the total count of expired or soon-to-expire certifications. Click through to see the filtered People List with all affected employees.