---
title: "External Training Categories"
slug: "external-training-categories"
description: "Create a list of external training categories that can be selected when assigning external training to employees."
tags: ["IT Pro"]
updated: 2024-11-15T10:54:21Z
published: 2024-11-15T10:54:21Z
canonical: "help.lanteria.com/external-training-categories"
---

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# External Training Categories

When assigning an external development activity to employee, the **External Training Category** can be specified. Follow these steps to set up categories for external training activities:

1. Go to **Settings > Settings and Configuration > Learning**.
2. Click **Learning Catalog** in the left panel and click **Edit** next to the **External Training Categories** setting name on the **Advanced** tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img743.png)
3. The **External Training Categories** list will open in spreadsheet view where you can directly edit the information you need. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img420(3).png)
4. Enter the category name into the **Title** column.

## Related

- [External Training Workflow](/external-training-workflow.md)
- [Assigning External Trainings](/assigning-external-trainings.md)