The content and functionality you have access to in Ascender will vary based on your plan, and if you’re a Plus user, your permissions.
Applies To: All plans (info varies by plan)
What’s Included in Each Plan
You can identify what plan you’re on by logging into Ascender, selecting the
Connect
Connect plans are available to individuals and include access to short-form content (articles, podcasts, videos) and community events and forums.
Pro
Pro plans are available to individuals and include access to short-form content (articles, podcasts, videos), community events and forums, and learning content (courses, certifications).
Plus
Plus plans are available to companies and include access to short-form content (articles, podcasts, videos), community events and forums, and learning content (courses, certifications). Plus plans include additional content to support your engagement with Force Management and team management & reporting functionality for managers and leaders.
Plus Permissions
Some individuals in Ascender Plus have additional team management and reporting functionality available to them. Team Management and Reports can be found in the dropdown that appears when clicking on the
Manager Permissions
Manage Assignments for Your Team Members
If you have direct reports in Ascender, you’ll be able to assign courses to your team members. This is done via the Assignments tab of Team Management.
Team Management → Assignments → General
Manage Reports for Your Team Members
If you have direct reports in Ascender, you’ll be able to pull reports on your team members. This is done via Reports.
Admin Permissions
Authorized Purchaser
If you have Authorized Purchaser permissions, you'll be able to purchase additional technology licenses or methodology access via Digital Change Order. This is done via the Access tab of Team Management.
Team Management → Access (Purchases)
Manage Users
If you have company-wide Manage Users permissions, you’ll be able to invite and manage your company's users, as well as manage custom fields. This is done via the Users tab of Team Management.
Team Management → My Team (Users) | Team Management → Custom Fields
Manage Assignments
If you have company-wide Manage Assignments permissions, you’ll be able to create and manage your company's assignments. This is done via the Assignments tab of Team Management.
Team Management → Assignments → General | Team Management → Assignments → Command Series Certifications
Manage Users and Manage Assignments
If you have company-wide Manage Users and Manage Assignments permissions, you’ll have additional access to manage participants for FM services-related assignments.
Manage Reports
If you have company-wide Manage Reports permissions, you’ll be able to pull reports on any user in the company. This is done via Reports.