This guide explains how to organize and manage Program Groups for Courses and Course Sections. Program Groups help categorize courses, making it easier to group them by specific programs or certificates. This feature is multi-select, allowing you to assign multiple Program Groups to both Courses and Sections. Additionally, Program Groups can be used for alternate search options in the Web Registration Module.
Navigation
Main Menu → Services → Courses (view Program Groups panel)
Main Menu → Services → Sections (view Program Groups panel)
Applies To: Enterprise, Plus, Basic
Overview
Program Groups are categories used to organize Courses and Course Sections.
- Course and Section Program Groups: You can assign Program Groups at both the Course and Section levels. If all Sections of a Course share the same Program Group, it's unnecessary to tag each Section with that Group.
- Common Use Cases: Program Groups are often used for certificates, degree courses, or any desired categorization.
- Web Registration Module: Program Groups also serve as an alternate search option for students in the Web Registration module.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To Create a Program Group for a Course:
- Go to Main Menu → Services → Courses.
- Search for the course to which a Program Group will be added.
- Go to view mode for the course.
- Edit the Program Group panel.
- Select a Program Group(s) from the list.
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Click Save to save your changes.
- You can add as many Program Groups as desired.
- To remove a Program Group, uncheck the selected Program Group and click Save.
To Create a Program Group for a Course Section:
- Go to Main Menu → Services → Courses.
- Search for the course to which a Program Group will be added.
- Go to view mode for the course.
- Edit the Program Group panel.
- Select a Program Group(s) from the list.
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Click Save to save your changes.
- You can add as many Program Groups as desired.
- To remove a Program Group, uncheck the selected Program Group and click Save.
Key Notes:
- Program Group Assignment: You only need to tag Sections of a Course with a Program Group if they vary from the Course's main Program Group.
- Multiple Program Groups: You can assign multiple Program Groups to a Course or Section. This is useful when a course belongs to multiple programs or categories.
- Removing Program Groups: Ensure to click Save after removing any Program Group to apply the change.
Conclusion
Managing Program Groups for Courses and Sections ensures a well-organized system for categorizing courses by their relevance to programs. You can easily update, add, or remove Program Groups as needed. For further assistance, refer to related articles or contact support.