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# Create Talent Development Core Activity Categories

# Create Talent Development Core Activity Categories {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

As an Talent Development Core admin you create Activity Categories that are used in growth plans.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_egd_core.admin or admin

## About this task

An Activity Category helps to identify what an activity is
intended to do.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllTalent Development CoreActivity Categories.
2. Select New.
3. Complete the Activity Categories form.  
   Read details about the different fields in [Talent Activity Category reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hBRQ95R8XIlX9E0wn6BXeA "Administrators create activity categories that are used by managers and employees.").
4. Select Submit
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