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Manage Assignment Content & Due Dates

Manage assignment content and due dates, so that your assignees will get notified and know what they need to complete and by when.

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Applies to: Plus plans | Access Needed: Manager; Manage Assignments admin permissions

Learn More: Ascender® Plans & Permissions


Instructions

We recommend adding content and due dates prior to adding assignees. This will ensure that assignees receive the new assignment notification with all of the relevant assignment information included.

Manage Content

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  1. Select the title of the assignment you want to manage content for.

    1. If you’re a manager, you’ll only be able to select assignments you created.

    2. If you have company-wide manage assignment permissions, you’ll be able to select any assignment, but your access within it may vary.

  2. Select Manage Content.

    1. Find and the select the checkbox for each of the courses, learning paths, or Elite Selling Certifications that should be included in the assignment. Tips:

      1. You can search by name or use the filters to narrow down the list.

      2. Toggle from showing All (all content available for you to assign) to Selected Only (the items you currently have selected) to make sure the right content is listed before you save the updates.

    2. Once you’ve added all items, select Update.

The assignment will be temporarily locked from editing while the updates process.

Edit Dates

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  1. Select the title of the assignment you want to edit dates for.

    1. If you’re a manager, you’ll only be able to select assignments you created.

    2. If you have company-wide manage assignment permissions, you’ll be able to select any assignment, but your access within it may vary.

  2. Select Edit Dates.

  3. Set a Due Date for each course.

  4. Set a Reminder Date for each course.

  5. Select Save Changes.

The assignment will be temporarily locked from editing while the updates process.

Email and bell notifications will be triggered on these dates for any assignees that have not yet completed the course. The due dates will also appear on the assignments list and content pages for the learners.