# Expertise Import

## Overview <a href="#overview" id="overview"></a>

You can add/or update [Expertise](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/modules/operations/contacts/expertise) in bulk using the Expertise Import option.

Note that this import requires you to link each Expertise item to a Contact.

Refer to the register page for general instructions:

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### Considerations <a href="#instructions" id="instructions"></a>

When importing Expertise:

* Link each Expertise item to a Contact via a Contact ID.
* Use existing categories from the [Lookup](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/lookups) for **Expertise Category** and its subcategories **Area of Expertise and Area** of **Expertise (other)** as well as the **Level of Proficiency**. Categories not matched are not added.

## Import File <a href="#instructions" id="instructions"></a>

A CSV format file is required with the correct field mappings.

Refer to the Import Field Mappings section in the [Import Instructions](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/imports/..#import-instructions) section for the latest import file requirements.

## Import Steps

To import the file:

1. Refer to the general instructions in [Imports](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/imports).
2. In the General section select **Type**: *Register Items*
3. For **Parsing Rule:** select *Expertise Import*
4. Under **Import File:** use the **Add file** button
5. Save and Check Results&#x20;