Credentials, Badges and Continuing Education

1. Overview

Catalog and lifecycle for certifications, micro-credential badges, and continuing-education credits. Masters learner_certifications (re-mastered from LMS-COMPLIANCE-TRAINING) since professional development, FINRA CE, internal product certifications, and Open-Badges micro-credentials all live here, not just compliance training. Compliance training embeds learner_certifications for the regulated-training certification workflow.

2. Entity summary

Name	data_object	Description
Certificate Templates	`certificate_templates`	Templates used to issue completion certificates to learners, carrying layout and dynamic fields.
Certification Definitions	`certification_definitions`	Catalog of certification types, with issuing authority, validity period, recertification policy, and prerequisite courses.
Certification Renewals	`certification_renewals`	Renewal cycles of an existing certification, distinct from its initial issuance.
Certifications	`learner_certifications`	Credentials issued to a worker (internal, vendor, or regulatory), with issue date, expiry, issuing body, and renewal rules. Drives recertification campaigns.
CEU Records	`ceu_records`	Per-learner ledger of earned continuing-education credits, serving as evidence for professional licensure reporting.
Continuing Education Credits	`continuing_education_credits`	Continuing education credit definitions, with credit hours, accrediting body, and eligible courses.
Credential Badges	`credential_badges`	Definitions of digital badges and micro-credentials, covering criteria, image, issuer, and expiration policy.
Credential Verifications	`credential_verifications`	Third-party verification handshakes confirming that an issued badge or credential is genuine.
FINRA CE Records	`finra_ce_records`	Continuing-education ledger rows per registered representative, retained as regulator evidence.
Learner Badges	`learner_badges`	Badges earned by learners, each with earn date, evidence link, and verification token.
Course Enrollments	`course_enrollments`	Per-learner per-course records tracking assigned and due dates, attempts, status, and score.
Courses	`courses`	Learning units such as e-learning modules, videos, live sessions, or blended programs, with format, duration, and prerequisites.
Employees	`employees`	Canonical records of people currently or formerly employed, carrying identity, employment metadata, and links to position, manager, and org unit.

flowchart TD
  classDef master fill:#d4f4dd,stroke:#27ae60,color:#0b3d20;
  classDef embedded_master fill:#fff4cc,stroke:#c79100,color:#5b4500;
  classDef platform_builtin fill:#e0e0e0,stroke:#424242,color:#1a1a1a;
  certification_definitions["Certification Definitions"]
  certificate_templates["Certificate Templates"]
  credential_badges["Credential Badges"]
  learner_badges["Learner Badges"]
  continuing_education_credits["Continuing Education Credits"]
  ceu_records["CEU Records"]
  learner_certifications["Certifications"]
  employees["Employees"]
  courses["Courses"]
  course_enrollments["Course Enrollments"]
  finra_ce_records["FINRA CE Records"]
  credential_verifications["Credential Verifications"]
  certification_renewals["Certification Renewals"]
  users["Users"]
  certification_definitions -->|"instantiated_as"| learner_certifications
  certificate_templates -->|"renders"| learner_certifications
  credential_badges -->|"awarded_as"| learner_badges
  continuing_education_credits -->|"earned_in"| ceu_records
  courses -->|"grants"| certification_definitions
  courses -->|"yields_credits_via"| continuing_education_credits
  employees -->|"enrolls_in"| course_enrollments
  courses -->|"enrolled_via"| course_enrollments
  courses -->|"grants"| learner_certifications
  employees -->|"learns_via"| course_enrollments
  users -->|"owns"| courses
  users -->|"earns_badge"| learner_badges
  users -->|"earns_credit"| ceu_records
  users -->|"logs_ce"| finra_ce_records
  employees -->|"is_linked_to"| users
  users -->|"authors"| courses
  users -->|"enrolls in"| course_enrollments
  users -->|"assigns"| course_enrollments
  users -->|"holds"| learner_certifications
  class certification_definitions master;
  class certificate_templates master;
  class credential_badges master;
  class learner_badges master;
  class continuing_education_credits master;
  class ceu_records master;
  class learner_certifications master;
  class employees embedded_master;
  class courses embedded_master;
  class course_enrollments embedded_master;
  class finra_ce_records master;
  class credential_verifications master;
  class certification_renewals master;
  class users platform_builtin;
  style finra_ce_records stroke-dasharray:5 5;
  style credential_verifications stroke-dasharray:5 5;
  style certification_renewals stroke-dasharray:5 5;

3. Entities catalog

#	data_object	canonical code	singular	plural	role	mastered in	mastered label	necessity	personal_content	entity_type	write tier	notes
1	`certificate_templates`	`certificate_templates`	Certificate Template	Certificate Templates	master	-	-	required	-	catalog	`:admin`	-
2	`certification_definitions`	`certification_definitions`	Certification Definition	Certification Definitions	master	-	-	required	-	catalog	`:admin`	-
3	`certification_renewals`	`certification_renewals`	Certification Renewal	Certification Renewals	master	-	-	optional	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
4	`learner_certifications`	`learner_certifications`	Certification	Certifications	master	-	-	required	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
5	`ceu_records`	`ceu_records`	CEU Record	CEU Records	master	-	-	required	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
6	`continuing_education_credits`	`continuing_education_credits`	Continuing Education Credit	Continuing Education Credits	master	-	-	required	-	catalog	`:admin`	-
7	`credential_badges`	`credential_badges`	Credential Badge	Credential Badges	master	-	-	required	-	catalog	`:admin`	-
8	`credential_verifications`	`credential_verifications`	Credential Verification	Credential Verifications	master	-	-	optional	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
9	`finra_ce_records`	`finra_ce_records`	FINRA CE Record	FINRA CE Records	master	-	-	optional	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
10	`learner_badges`	`learner_badges`	Learner Badge	Learner Badges	master	-	-	required	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
11	`course_enrollments`	`course_enrollments`	Course Enrollment	Course Enrollments	embedded_master	`lms-course-delivery`	Course Delivery	required	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
12	`courses`	`courses`	Course	Courses	embedded_master	`lms-course-delivery`	Course Delivery	required	-	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-
13	`employees`	`employees`	Employee	Employees	embedded_master	`hcm-core-worker`	Core Worker Record	required	yes	operational_workflow	`:manage`	-

4. Aliases and industry synonyms

(none: no industry-scoped aliases for this scope)

5. Relationships

5.1 Intra-scope edges

from	verb	to	cardinality	kind	necessity	owner_side	delete_mode	fk_format	notes
`certification_definitions`	instantiated_as	`learner_certifications`	one_to_many	reference	required	target	restrict	reference	-
`certificate_templates`	renders	`learner_certifications`	one_to_many	reference	optional	target	clear	reference	-
`credential_badges`	awarded_as	`learner_badges`	one_to_many	reference	required	target	restrict	reference	-
`continuing_education_credits`	earned_in	`ceu_records`	one_to_many	reference	required	target	restrict	reference	-
`courses`	grants	`certification_definitions`	many_to_many	association	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`courses`	yields_credits_via	`continuing_education_credits`	many_to_many	association	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`employees`	enrolls_in	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	reference	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`courses`	enrolled_via	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	reference	required	source	restrict	reference	-
`courses`	grants	`learner_certifications`	one_to_many	reference	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`employees`	learns_via	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	reference	required	source	restrict	reference	-

5.2 Built-in edges (`users` and other platform built-ins)

from	verb	to	cardinality	necessity	owner_side	delete_mode	fk_format	notes
`users`	owns	`courses`	one_to_many	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`users`	earns_badge	`learner_badges`	one_to_many	required	source	restrict	reference	-
`users`	earns_credit	`ceu_records`	one_to_many	required	source	restrict	reference	-
`users`	logs_ce	`finra_ce_records`	one_to_many	required	source	restrict	reference	-
`employees`	is_linked_to	`users`	one_to_one	optional	target	clear	reference	-
`users`	authors	`courses`	one_to_many	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`users`	enrolls in	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	required	source	restrict	reference	-
`users`	assigns	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	source	clear	reference	-
`users`	holds	`learner_certifications`	one_to_many	required	source	restrict	reference	-

5.3 Cross-scope edges

5.3a Outbound from this scope’s masters and contributors

Edges this scope drives: the in-scope endpoint has role of master or contributor.

from	verb	to	cardinality	necessity	delete_mode	fk_format	notes
`skill_profiles`	updated by	`learner_certifications`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-

5.3b Context edges on embedded shells and consumed entities

Edges the canonical owner drives, shown for context: the in-scope endpoint has role of embedded_master, consumer, or derived.

from	verb	to	cardinality	necessity	delete_mode	fk_format	notes
`employees`	triggers	`iga_provisioning_events`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	finalized by	`onboarding_document_collections`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`pre_employees`	promotes to	`employees`	one_to_one	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`legal_holds`	identifies_custodians_from	`employees`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`legal_advice_records`	references	`employees`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	is host for	`host_assignments`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`courses`	has_version	`course_versions`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`course_enrollments`	yields	`course_completions`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	classified_as	`course_categories`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	tagged_with	`course_tags`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`course_catalogs`	lists	`courses`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	reviewed_via	`course_reviews`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	rated_via	`course_ratings`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	discussed_in	`course_discussions`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	scheduled_as	`course_offerings`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`learning_path_steps`	references	`courses`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`automated_enrollment_rules`	creates	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`contingent_workers`	converts_to	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`merit_recommendations`	applies to	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`equity_grants`	granted to	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`compensation_statements`	issued to	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	requests	`absence_requests`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`org_units`	groups	`employees`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`hcm_positions`	is_filled_by	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	signs	`employment_contracts`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	generates	`employment_events`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	triggers	`asset_lifecycle_events`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	holds	`skill_profiles`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	triggers	`service_requests`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	triggers	`pay_runs`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`job_profiles`	maps_to	`courses`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	becomes	`career_aspirations`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	becomes	`work_shifts`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	becomes	`compensation_statements`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	triggers	`benefit_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	triggers	`corporate_cards`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	spawns	`onboarding_journeys`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	spawns	`hr_cases`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	feeds	`headcount_plans`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	feeds	`agency_time_entries`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	onboarded by	`onboarding_journeys`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`onboarding_tasks`	spawns	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`courses`	sequenced_into	`learning_paths`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`course_enrollments`	produces	`learning_records`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`courses`	fulfills	`compliance_assignments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`skill_profiles`	updated by	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`cost_centers`	funds	`course_enrollments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	reflects	`learning_records`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	reflected on	`compliance_assignments`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`course_enrollments`	updates	`career_aspirations`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	declares	`life_events`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	updated by	`life_events`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	submits	`survey_responses`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	flagged on	`engagement_drivers`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	reflected on	`engagement_drivers`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	raises	`hr_cases`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`employees`	updated by	`hr_cases`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`case_categories`	drives	`employees`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`contingent_workers`	reviewed_against	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`candidates`	becomes	`employees`	one_to_one	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`employees`	fills	`hcm_positions`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	enrolls_in	`benefit_enrollments`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`survey_campaigns`	targets	`employees`	many_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`emergency_contacts`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`work_eligibility_documents`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`national_ids`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`worker_addresses`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`employee_dependents`	one_to_many	required	⚠ audit: required composed child out of scope	n/a	-
`employees`	has	`worker_change_requests`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`employees`	applies_as	`candidates`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`employees`	is the worker behind	`traveler_profiles`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`exit_risk_assessments`	assesses	`employees`	one_to_one	optional	none	n/a	-
`insider_risk_cases`	concerns	`employees`	one_to_many	optional	none	n/a	-
`frontline_recognitions`	recognizes	`employees`	one_to_many	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-
`advocate_profiles`	represents	`employees`	one_to_one	required	none (required-if-present)	n/a	-

6. Cross-domain context

6.1 Master consumers (other modules / domains that embed this scope’s masters)

data_object	other module / domain	role	necessity	notes
`learner_certifications`	IGA-AUTO-PROVISIONING (IGA Automated Provisioning) - IGA	consumer	optional	-
`learner_certifications`	LMS-AUTOMATION (Learning Automation) - LMS	embedded_master	required	-
`learner_certifications`	LMS-COMPLIANCE-TRAINING (Compliance Training) - LMS	embedded_master	required	-
`learner_certifications`	LMS-PATHS (Learning Paths) - LMS	embedded_master	required	-
`learner_certifications`	SKILLS-MGMT-PROFILE (Worker Skill Profiles and Assessments) - SKILLS-MGMT	contributor	optional	-
`learner_certifications`	TRAINING-RECORDS-STARTER (Training Records (Compliance Documentation Starter)) - LMS	embedded_master	required	-

6.2 Outbound handoffs (events this scope publishes)

source module	target domain	target module	trigger_event	transition	payload	integration	friction	description
HCM-CORE-WORKER	HRSD	HRSD-CASE-MGMT	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Termination kicks off offboarding case (exit interview, knowledge transfer, paperwork). Multiple downstream HRSD tasks created.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	IGA	IGA-ACCESS-REQUEST	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	api_call	high	New employee in HCM triggers directory account creation and birthright-role assignment in IGA. High friction because role-to-entitlement mappings drift per business unit, and IGA frequently needs additional context (cost center, manager, location) that arrives later in the journey. Same trigger event as the HCM → Onboarding and HCM → Payroll handoffs.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	IGA	IGA-ACCESS-REQUEST	`employee.promoted`	(lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	high	Promotion (mover event) requires entitlement re-evaluation: add new role access, revoke prior-role access. SoD risk window during transition.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	IGA	IGA-ACCESS-REQUEST	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	api_call	high	Termination in HCM must immediately revoke identity access in IGA: disable account, remove group memberships, terminate app-level entitlements. Failure modes: contractor terminations not flowing (different HCM table); rehires confuse the de-provisioning idempotency; access lingers after termination is the canonical audit finding.
LMS-CREDENTIALS	IGA	IGA-AUTO-PROVISIONING	`learner_certification.expired`	(threshold)	`learner_certifications`	api_call	high	-
LMS-CREDENTIALS	IGA	IGA-AUTO-PROVISIONING	`learner_certification.renewed`	(lifecycle)	`learner_certifications`	api_call	medium	-
LMS-CREDENTIALS	IGA	IGA-AUTO-PROVISIONING	`learner_certification.revoked`	(lifecycle)	`learner_certifications`	api_call	high	-
HCM-CORE-WORKER	HCM	HCM-LIFECYCLE-WORKFLOWS	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	lifecycle_progression	low	New worker record surfaces in self-service: manager dashboard, new-hire welcome surface, lifecycle task inbox. In-process state read; no message bus.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	HCM	HCM-LIFECYCLE-WORKFLOWS	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	lifecycle_progression	low	Termination drives the offboarding self-service flow: exit-interview prompt, equipment-return task, knowledge-handoff surfaces in the lifecycle workflow module.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PAYROLL	PAYROLL-RUN	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	api_call	medium	New employee in HCM triggers comp profile activation in Payroll: gross-to-net rules selected by jurisdiction, deductions initialised, bank account and tax setup collected via Onboarding flow. Same trigger event as the HCM → Onboarding handoff; both subscribe to the employee.created event.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PAYROLL	PAYROLL-RUN	`employee.promoted`	(lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Promotion typically includes salary change. Effective-dated change must flow to PAYROLL with retroactive handling.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PAYROLL	PAYROLL-RUN	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	high	Termination drives final pay (severance, accrued PTO payout, prorated bonus). Cross-vendor stack when HCM and PAYROLL are different vendors; retro-adjustments are common.
LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY	LMS	LMS-COMPLIANCE-TRAINING	`course.published`	(lifecycle)	`courses`	lifecycle_progression	low	-
LMS-CREDENTIALS	LMS	LMS-COMPLIANCE-TRAINING	`certification_definition.published`	(lifecycle)	`certification_definitions`	lifecycle_progression	low	-
HCM-CORE-WORKER	TALENT-MGMT	TALENT-PERFORMANCE-MGMT	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	api_call	low	New employee triggers talent-profile initialisation in Talent Management: career aspirations, mobility preferences, skills profile stubs. Same employee.created trigger as Onboarding / Payroll / IGA handoffs.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	TALENT-MGMT	TALENT-PERFORMANCE-MGMT	`employee.promoted`	(lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	Promotion updates succession-plan slots and 9-box placement context.
LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY	TALENT-MGMT	TALENT-SUCCESSION-CAREER	`course_enrollment.completed`	(lifecycle)	`course_enrollments`	event_stream	low	Course completion updates skill-profile; TALENT-MGMT reflects in dev-plans and succession.
LMS-CREDENTIALS	TALENT-MGMT	TALENT-SUCCESSION-CAREER	`learner_badge.earned`	(lifecycle)	`learner_badges`	event_stream	low	-
HCM-CORE-WORKER	WFM	(domain-level)	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	New employee provisioned in HCM becomes a schedulable resource in WFM - identity, position, base FTE. Mid-shift onboarding and badge-binding are typical edge cases.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	COMP-MGMT	COMP-PLANNING	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	New-hire creation provides compensation basis. Bands and grades attach via job profile.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	COMP-MGMT	COMP-PLANNING	`employee.promoted`	(lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	Promotion event triggers off-cycle compensation review (eligibility, band placement, increase recommendation) in COMP-MGMT.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	BEN-ADMIN	BEN-ENROLLMENT	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	New-hire creation seeds benefits eligibility (waiting periods, default elections). Drives carrier feed setup at end of new-hire window.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	BEN-ADMIN	BEN-ENROLLMENT	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	high	Termination triggers benefits termination, COBRA / equivalent notices, and dependent coverage decisions. Late notifications cause coverage gaps.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	EXPENSE	(domain-level)	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Termination triggers EXPENSE corporate-card deactivation and outstanding-report close-out.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PSA	PSA-PROJECT-DELIVERY	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Terminated employee may be the assignee on open project_tasks. PROJECT-DELIVERY needs to surface affected tasks for reassignment or completion handover.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PSA	PSA-RESOURCE-MGMT	`attrition_risk.high`	(state_change)	`employees`	event_stream	high	ML attrition score crosses high threshold. PSA resource managers may proactively rebalance assignments away from at-risk consultants on critical engagements. High friction: probabilistic→deterministic pattern (score requires judgment call), false-positive volume can swamp the staffing queue.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PSA	PSA-RESOURCE-MGMT	`employee.created`	`created` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	New consultant hired. PSA resource pool adds the employee as available capacity; skill inventory record is seeded for downstream certifications.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PSA	PSA-RESOURCE-MGMT	`employee.promoted`	(lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	low	Consultant promoted (level / job profile change). PSA reevaluates billable rate band and skill inventory; existing project_assignments may need rate revision.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PSA	PSA-RESOURCE-MGMT	`employee.terminated`	`terminated` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Consultant terminated. PSA must release any active project_assignments, return capacity to bench and re-allocate forecast. Medium friction: leaver-event timing varies (immediate vs notice period) and active assignments may need urgent rebalancing.
LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY	SKILLS-MGMT	SKILLS-MGMT-PROFILE	`course.published`	(lifecycle)	`courses`	lifecycle_progression	low	-
LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY	SKILLS-MGMT	SKILLS-MGMT-PROFILE	`course_enrollment.completed`	(lifecycle)	`course_enrollments`	lifecycle_progression	low	-
LMS-CREDENTIALS	SKILLS-MGMT	(domain-level)	`learner_badge.earned`	(lifecycle)	`learner_badges`	event_stream	low	-
LMS-CREDENTIALS	SKILLS-MGMT	SKILLS-MGMT-PROFILE	`learner_badge.earned`	(lifecycle)	`learner_badges`	lifecycle_progression	low	-

6.3 Inbound handoffs (events this scope reacts to)

target module	source domain	source module	trigger_event	transition	payload	integration	friction	description
HCM-CORE-WORKER	ATS	ATS-CANDIDATE-CRM	`candidate.hired`	`hired` (lifecycle)	`employees`	event_stream	medium	Candidate-to-employee conversion: hired candidate from ATS triggers employee-record creation in HCM. Field mapping (candidate → employee) is rarely perfect; missing fields (legal name spelling, work-eligibility detail, tax IDs) get collected in the Onboarding journey and back-filled into HCM.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	COMP-MGMT	COMP-PLANNING	`merit_cycle.approved`	`approved` (state_change)	`employees`	event_stream	low	Cycle-close pay-rate changes post to the worker record (base salary, bonus target, equity guideline).
HCM-CORE-WORKER	EMP-EXP	EMP-EXP-CONTINUOUS-LISTEN	`attrition_risk.high`	(state_change)	`employees`	api_call	high	Attrition-risk inference from engagement signals surfaces to managers via HCM dashboards. Probabilistic-signal → deterministic-action pattern: a risk score is not a directive; intervention is gated by manager judgment, data-privacy rules (anonymity floor), and DEI-bias concerns.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	PA	PA-PREDICTIVE-MODELS	`attrition_risk.high`	(state_change)	`employees`	event_stream	high	Flight-risk score flagged on employee; HR-business-partner motion required. Probabilistic-signal-to-deterministic-action friction shape; false-positive volume drives mistrust.
HCM-CORE-WORKER	MDM	(domain-level)	`employee_golden_record.created`	`active` (lifecycle)	`employees`	api_call	medium	Resolved identity → HCM links operational HR record.

6.4 Master providers (modules / domains that own masters this scope embeds)

data_object	role here	necessity	canonical owner(s)	slice notes
`course_enrollments`	embedded_master	required	LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY (LMS)	-
`courses`	embedded_master	required	LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY (LMS)	-
`employees`	embedded_master	required	HCM-CORE-WORKER (HCM)	-

7. Lifecycle states

`certification_definitions` (Certification Definition)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`draft`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`published`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:publish`	-
3	`retired`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:retire`	-

`certification_renewals` (Certification Renewal)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`due`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`submitted`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:submit`	-
3	`renewed`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:renew`	-

`ceu_records` (CEU Record)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`recorded`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`validated`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:validate`	-
3	`filed`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:file`	-
4	`voided`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:void`	-

`course_enrollments` (Course Enrollment)

This scope holds course_enrollments as embedded_master; the canonical state machine is owned by LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY.

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`enrolled`	✓	-	-	-	Learner enrolled in the course but has not started.
2	`in_progress`	-	-	-	-	Learner has begun the course content or activities.
3	`completed`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:complete`	Learner met all completion criteria with a passing score.
4	`failed`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:fail`	Learner did not meet the passing criteria within allowed attempts.
5	`expired`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:expire`	Enrollment closed unmet at the due date or content expiry.
6	`withdrawn`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:withdraw`	Learner withdrew or was unenrolled before completion.

`courses` (Course)

This scope holds courses as embedded_master; the canonical state machine is owned by LMS-COURSE-DELIVERY.

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`draft`	✓	-	-	-	Course being authored by an instructional designer or SME.
2	`in_review`	-	-	-	-	Content under review by L&D or compliance reviewers.
3	`published`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:publish`	Course released to the catalog and available for enrollment.
4	`retired`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:retire`	Course removed from the catalog and kept for historical transcripts.

`credential_badges` (Credential Badge)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`draft`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`published`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:publish`	-
3	`retired`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:retire`	-

`credential_verifications` (Credential Verification)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`requested`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`verified`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:verify`	-
3	`rejected`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:reject`	-

`employees` (Employee)

This scope holds employees as embedded_master; the canonical state machine is owned by HCM-CORE-WORKER.

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`draft`	✓	-	-	-	Pre-hire stub created during requisition or onboarding handoff; not yet a worker of record.
2	`active`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:active_employee`	Worker is currently employed and appears in headcount, payroll eligibility, and directory feeds.
3	`on_leave`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:on_leave_employee`	Employee is on approved leave (parental, medical, sabbatical); active record but suppressed from some downstream feeds.
4	`suspended`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:suspended_employee`	Employment temporarily halted (investigation, disciplinary); pay and access may be paused.
5	`terminated`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:terminated_employee`	Employment ended (voluntary or involuntary); final pay processed, access deprovisioned.

`finra_ce_records` (FINRA CE Record)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`recorded`	✓	-	-	-	-
2	`validated`	-	-	✓	`lms-credentials:validate`	-
3	`filed`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:file`	-
4	`voided`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:void`	-

`learner_badges` (Learner Badge)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`earned`	✓	✓	-	-	-
2	`revoked`	-	✓	✓	`lms-credentials:revoke`	-

`learner_certifications` (Certification)

order	state_name	initial?	terminal?	requires_permission?	derived gate	description
1	`issued`	✓	-	✓	`lms-compliance-training:issue`	Credential awarded to the learner with issue and expiry dates.
2	`active`	-	-	-	-	Credential in force and valid for compliance or role requirements.
3	`renewing`	-	-	-	-	Recertification campaign engaged before expiry.
4	`renewed`	-	-	✓	`lms-compliance-training:renew`	Credential renewed with a fresh validity window.
5	`expired`	-	✓	-	-	Credential past its expiry date and no longer valid.
6	`revoked`	-	✓	✓	`lms-compliance-training:revoke`	Credential withdrawn by the issuing body or L&D for cause.

8. Permissions and business rules (derived)

8.1 Permissions

permission	tier	description	included in `:admin`?
`lms-credentials:read`	baseline-read	Read access to every entity in the module	✓
`lms-credentials:manage`	baseline-manage	Edit operational records	✓
`lms-credentials:admin`	baseline-admin	Edit reference data and inherit every workflow gate below	-
`lms-credentials:active_employee`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `employees` into state `active`	✓
`lms-credentials:on_leave_employee`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `employees` into state `on_leave`	✓
`lms-credentials:suspended_employee`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `employees` into state `suspended`	✓
`lms-credentials:terminated_employee`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `employees` into state `terminated`	✓
`lms-credentials:publish`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `courses` into state `published`	✓
`lms-credentials:retire`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `courses` into state `retired`	✓
`lms-credentials:complete`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `course_enrollments` into state `completed`	✓
`lms-credentials:fail`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `course_enrollments` into state `failed`	✓
`lms-credentials:expire`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `course_enrollments` into state `expired`	✓
`lms-credentials:withdraw`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `course_enrollments` into state `withdrawn`	✓
`lms-credentials:revoke`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `learner_badges` into state `revoked`	✓
`lms-credentials:validate`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `ceu_records` into state `validated`	✓
`lms-credentials:file`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `ceu_records` into state `filed`	✓
`lms-credentials:void`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `ceu_records` into state `voided`	✓
`lms-credentials:verify`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `credential_verifications` into state `verified`	✓
`lms-credentials:reject`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `credential_verifications` into state `rejected`	✓
`lms-credentials:submit`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `certification_renewals` into state `submitted`	✓
`lms-credentials:renew`	workflow-gate (lifecycle)	Transition `certification_renewals` into state `renewed`	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_learner_badges`	override (personal_content)	View all `learner_badges` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_learner_badges`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `learner_badges` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_ceu_records`	override (personal_content)	View all `ceu_records` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_ceu_records`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `ceu_records` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_certifications`	override (personal_content)	View all `learner_certifications` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_certifications`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `learner_certifications` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_employees`	override (personal_content)	View all `employees` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_employees`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `employees` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_course_enrollments`	override (personal_content)	View all `course_enrollments` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_course_enrollments`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `course_enrollments` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_finra_ce_records`	override (personal_content)	View all `finra_ce_records` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_finra_ce_records`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `finra_ce_records` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_credential_verifications`	override (personal_content)	View all `credential_verifications` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_credential_verifications`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `credential_verifications` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:view_all_certification_renewals`	override (personal_content)	View all `certification_renewals` rows beyond row-scope	✓
`lms-credentials:manage_all_certification_renewals`	override (personal_content)	Manage all `certification_renewals` rows beyond row-scope	✓

8.2 Business rules

rule_name	data_object	source flag	intent
`learner_badge_edit_scope`	`learner_badges`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_learner_badges` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_learner_badges`
`ceu_record_edit_scope`	`ceu_records`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_ceu_records` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_ceu_records`
`certification_edit_scope`	`learner_certifications`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_certifications` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_certifications`
`employee_edit_scope`	`employees`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_employees` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_employees`
`course_enrollment_edit_scope`	`course_enrollments`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_course_enrollments` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_course_enrollments`
`finra_ce_record_edit_scope`	`finra_ce_records`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_finra_ce_records` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_finra_ce_records`
`credential_verification_edit_scope`	`credential_verifications`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_credential_verifications` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_credential_verifications`
`certification_renewal_edit_scope`	`certification_renewals`	has_personal_content	Row-scope by default; override via `lms-credentials:view_all_certification_renewals` / `lms-credentials:manage_all_certification_renewals`

9. Roles, RACI, and responsibilities (derived)

Baseline roles, the permission hierarchy, and RACI realization are DERIVED from this scope’s entity-type write tiers + process_raci; none of it is stored in the catalog (the deployer provisions it from this blueprint).

9.1 `LMS-CREDENTIALS`

Baseline roles:

role	baseline grant
`lms-credentials_viewer`	`lms-credentials:read`
`lms-credentials_manager`	`lms-credentials:manage`
`lms-credentials_admin`	`lms-credentials:admin`

Permission hierarchy:

permission	includes
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage`
`lms-credentials:manage`	`lms-credentials:read`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:active_employee`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:on_leave_employee`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:suspended_employee`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:terminated_employee`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:publish`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:retire`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:complete`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:fail`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:expire`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:withdraw`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:revoke`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:validate`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:file`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:void`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:verify`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:reject`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:submit`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:renew`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_learner_badges`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_learner_badges`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_ceu_records`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_ceu_records`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_certifications`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_certifications`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_employees`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_employees`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_course_enrollments`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_course_enrollments`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_finra_ce_records`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_finra_ce_records`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_credential_verifications`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_credential_verifications`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:view_all_certification_renewals`
`lms-credentials:admin`	`lms-credentials:manage_all_certification_renewals`

Processes wired:

process_key	process_name	PCF code	PCF ID	level	description
`manage_maintain_employee_data`	Manage and maintain employee data	7.7.3	10524	3	Capturing and updating employee information and data and information on the employees.
`manage_leave_absence`	Manage leave of absence	7.6.2.2	10515	4	Managing the period of time that an employee must be away from their primary job, while maintaining the status of employee (i.e., paid and unpaid leave of absence but not vacations, holidays, hiatuses, sabbaticals, and work-from-home programs).
`manage_separation`	Manage separation	7.6.2	10513	3	Managing the process of employee separation, including leaves of absence, resignations, discharges, and layoffs. Inform the employee of the termination. Complete paperwork for continuation of benefits. Enter employment status change into system.
`develop_conduct_manage_employee`	Develop, conduct, and manage employee training programs	7.3.4.5	10493	4	Creating, implementing, and managing the programs for training employees. Create and design sessions on the basis of the needs and the availability of the skills. Conduct the sessions in person or virtually. Manage all aspects related to the training programs. Consider including literacy training, interpersonal skills training, technical training, problem-solving training, diversity or sensitivity training, etc.
`manage_examinations`	Manage examinations and certifications	7.3.4.6	20125	4	Managing identified training programs for employees. Engage with industries to provide certifications, administer certification test, and maintain active certification.

RACI realization:

actor	kind	raci	process_key	realization
`HR-PEOPLE-OPS-SPECIALIST`	persona	responsible	`manage_maintain_employee_data`	grant gates [lms-credentials:active_employee] + the gated entities’ write tier
`HR-BUSINESS-PARTNER`	persona	accountable	`manage_maintain_employee_data`	approval gate
`HR-HRIS-ADMIN`	persona	consulted	`manage_maintain_employee_data`	advisory read grant
`PEOPLE-MANAGER`	persona	informed	`manage_maintain_employee_data`	notification side effect (trigger_event / webhook_receiver)
`HR-PEOPLE-OPS-SPECIALIST`	persona	responsible	`manage_leave_absence`	grant gates [lms-credentials:on_leave_employee] + the gated entities’ write tier
`PEOPLE-MANAGER`	persona	accountable	`manage_leave_absence`	approval gate
`HR-BUSINESS-PARTNER`	persona	consulted	`manage_leave_absence`	blocking consultation state
`HR-HRIS-ADMIN`	persona	informed	`manage_leave_absence`	notification side effect (trigger_event / webhook_receiver)
`HR-PEOPLE-OPS-SPECIALIST`	persona	responsible	`manage_separation`	grant gates [lms-credentials:terminated_employee] + the gated entities’ write tier
`HR-BUSINESS-PARTNER`	persona	accountable	`manage_separation`	approval gate
`PEOPLE-MANAGER`	persona	consulted	`manage_separation`	advisory read grant
`HR-HRIS-ADMIN`	persona	informed	`manage_separation`	notification side effect (trigger_event / webhook_receiver)
`LD-INSTRUCTIONAL-DESIGNER`	persona	responsible	`develop_conduct_manage_employee`	grant gates [lms-credentials:publish, lms-credentials:complete] + the gated entities’ write tier
`LD-LEARNING-ADMIN`	persona	accountable	`develop_conduct_manage_employee`	approval gate
`LD-INSTRUCTOR`	persona	consulted	`develop_conduct_manage_employee`	advisory read grant
`PEOPLE-MANAGER`	persona	informed	`develop_conduct_manage_employee`	notification side effect (trigger_event / webhook_receiver)
`LD-LEARNING-ADMIN`	persona	responsible	`manage_examinations`	grant gates [lms-compliance-training:issue, lms-credentials:publish, lms-credentials:file] + the gated entities’ write tier
`GRC-COMPLIANCE-TRAINING-MANAGER`	persona	accountable	`manage_examinations`	approval gate
`LD-INSTRUCTOR`	persona	consulted	`manage_examinations`	advisory read grant

9.2 Functional ownership and default grants

responsibility	business function	default role	default tier
owner	Learning and Development	`admin`	`:admin`
contributor	Governance, Risk and Compliance	`manage`	`:manage`
contributor	Legal	`manage`	`:manage`
consumer	Manufacturing Operations	`read`	`:read`
consumer	Sales	`read`	`:read`
consumer	Software Engineering	`read`	`:read`