When creating a Program for the first time, it might look like there are a lot of settings that need to be taken into consideration, however, the below guide breaks down each section of a Program making it easier to build.
Accessing Programs in the LMS:
Programs can be accessed in two ways. One is through the admin settings (cog wheel) on the top right of the screen. Or through the Site Admin block (Site Admin > Programs > Manage Programs)
Creating a new Program:
Creating a new Program is easy, all that is needed is for the 'Add new Program' button at the bottom of the screen to be clicked.
- Option 1: At the bottom of the Category list
- Option 2: At Category level
Alternatively, a new program can also be added to a Category of the creators choosing from the defined list when Programs are accessed. Clicking on the category will allow for the same button to be selected.
If following option 1, the Category can always be defined/changed when editing the Program and this guide will cover that.
Editing and Modifying the Program:
After choosing to add a new Program the below tabs will now be shown:
Ideally, the way in which a Program is built is to work through the tabs. Typically, anyone would move one by one over to the far right and this can be done in any order. However, the recommended flow to ensure everything is good to go before making it live is to do it in this order: Details > Appearance> Content > Messages.
Intentionally leave Assignments tab to last as assigning users to the Program is what makes it live and therefore begins to trigger messages (if added) to those people assigned.
The below guides takes each tab of creating a Program from the start.
Details Tab:
Full breakdown of the Details tab can be found here.
Appearance tab:
Full breakdown of the Appearance tab can be found here.
Content Tab:
Full breakdown of the Content tab can be found here.
Assignments Tab:
Full breakdown of the Assignments tab can be found here.
Messages Tab:
Full breakdown of the Messages tab can be found here.
Completions Tab:
Full breakdown of the Completion tab can be found here.
Exceptions Report Tab:
Full breakdown of the Exceptions Report tab can be found here.