# Add Technical Sectors

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**Handling sectors data**

The system only allows *IAF CertSearch Sectors,* view the list here: [**IAF CertSearch Sector**](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/technical-sectors)**.** 

*If you use a sector not included in the list, you will need to perform data mapping.*
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### To add technical sectors:

1. In the Certifications listing page, search for the certificate to which you want the sectors to be added.
2. Click the **Certificate Number** or the **'View'** button
3. On the Certificate detail page, click the **'Technical Sectors'** tab
4. Click the **'Assign Technical Sectors'** button
5. In the Modal, select the sectors you want to add.

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6. Once selected, click the **Add Technical Sectors** button

Sectors have now been successfully added to the certification.<br>

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To know more about the technical sector data fields that can be used, click [here](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/certification-bodies/field-name-glossary/iaf-certsearch-dataset/technical-sectors).&#x20;