Setting up notifications for a course is possible as Step 5 in the e-Course creation process. To enable any notification, locate the option and activate the switch next to it. Once enabled, users will receive these updates based on their course activity.
Possible notifications are:
transactional
Notification | Purpose of the notification |
Course Started | Notifies the enrolled users when the course begins. |
Course Expired | Informs the enrolled users when the course period has ended. |
Course Duration Changed | Notifies the enrolled users if there’s a change in the course start or end date. |
Enrolled in Course | Alerts users upon enrollment. |
Access Finished | Notifies the enrolled users when access to the course ends. |
Course Completed | Sends a notification once the course is completed. |
Content Updated | Alerts users of updates to course content. |
Additional Material Added | Notifies the enrolled users when extra material is uploaded. |
Live Session Added | Notifies the enrolled users when a live session is scheduled. |
Live Session Changed | Informs the enrolled users of any changes in live session details. |
Certificate Acquired | Notifies the enrolled users when a certificate is awarded. |
Certificate Expired | Alerts the enrolled users on the date when certificate validity expires. |
Assessment Score | Sends the assessment score to the user. |
Course Starting Soon | Notifies the enrolled users a day before the course begins. |
Course Ending Soon | Sends a reminder three days before the course ends. |
Access Starting Soon | Notifies the enrolled users a day before access to the course starts. |
Access Ending Soon | Alerts a day before access expires. |
Certificate Expires Soon | Notifies a day before the certificate expires. |
Live Session Reminder | Sends a reminder a day before a live session. |
Live Session Removed | Informs if a live session is removed. |
as well as motivational.
Notification | Purpose of the notification |
Progress Milestones (e.g., "You are halfway there!") | Sends progress updates based on user milestones. |
Catch up with Colleagues | Encourages reaching average progress level. |
Complete Your Course Reminder | Sent if progress is below a certain level. |
Falling Behind | Notifies if many others have completed the course and the user hasn’t. |
Additional notifications:
Notification | Purpose of the notification |
Statement Confirmation | Informs when the course completion statement is confirmed by an instructor. |
Conditions Met | Notifies the admin when the user meets specific conditions. |
Conditions Failed | Alerts the admin if the user fails to meet conditions. |
Course Completed (Instructor) | Notifies the instructor when a user completes the course. |
Survey Invitation | Notifies to complete a survey after finishing the course. |
Setting up notifications during e-course creation is a powerful tool for enhancing user engagement, improving communication, and streamlining course management. Notifications ensure that everyone involved is kept informed about key course events, such as start and end dates, progress updates, live session changes, and certificate availability. This level of communication helps learners stay on track, complete their courses on time, and remain motivated throughout their learning journey.
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