> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.credentialsportal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your Role as a Candidate

> An overview of what candidates can see and do in Credentials Portal.

As a candidate, Credentials Portal is your hub for tracking your credentialing journey — from course completions to board interview results.

\[Screenshot: Candidate dashboard showing track progress, upcoming courses, and interview history]

## What you can do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="View Your Interviews" icon="clipboard-check" href="/help/candidates/interviews">
    Read published results from your board interviews.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Your Progress" icon="chart-line" href="/help/candidates/progress">
    See your course completions, years served, and overall progress in your track.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Message Your Mentor" icon="message" href="/help/messaging/conversations">
    Send direct messages to your mentor, board members, or district administrators.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Your Profile" icon="user" href="/help/profile/edit-profile">
    Update your name, language, and profile photo.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What you can see

| Data                      | Access                   |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| Your own profile          | View and edit basic info |
| Your published interviews | View (no private fields) |
| Your course progress      | View                     |
| Your files                | View                     |
| Other candidates' data    | No                       |
| District settings         | No                       |

<Note>
  Private fields in interview forms (marked admin-only) are never visible to candidates, even after an interview is published.
</Note>

## Your credentialing track

Your district administrator assigns you to a credentialing track — for example, the Ministerial Track. Each track has required courses and criteria that must be completed before you're eligible for board interviews.

See [Your Progress](/help/candidates/progress) for a full breakdown.

## Interview results

After your board interview, the committee publishes the results so you can read their feedback and recommendation. You'll receive a notification when results are available.

See [Your Interviews](/help/candidates/interviews) for details.

## Getting started

If you've received an invitation from your district, check your email for the sign-in link. See [Logging In](/help/getting-started/login) for help accessing the app.

## Questions?

Contact your district administrator or reach out to [help@credentialsportal.com](mailto:help@credentialsportal.com).