As an online course creator using Thinkific, you may have wondered whether you can set an expiry date for student enrollments. Whether it’s to prevent students from accessing content beyond a certain period or to incentivize them to complete the course, enrollment expiry dates can be a valuable tool for instructors.
In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific and how you can set them up for your courses.
What are Enrollment Expiry Dates in Thinkific?
Enrollment expiry dates are a feature that allows course creators on Thinkific to set a specific date for when a student’s enrollment in a course will expire. This means that after the expiry date, the student will no longer have access to the course content, including quizzes, assignments, or other materials.
Enrollment expiry dates can be set at the course level, meaning that all students enrolled in the course will have the same expiry date or at the individual student level, allowing instructors to set unique expiry dates for each student. It can be useful when a student needs more time to complete a course than the standard expiry date allows.
How They Work in Thinkific
In Thinkific, enrollment expiry dates can be set when creating a course or editing the course settings. The expiry date can be set as a specific date or several days after enrollment. Additionally, Thinkific offers the option to send automated email reminders to students before their enrollment expires, giving them a heads-up to complete the course or to purchase an extension.
Enrollment expiry dates can be a valuable tool for course creators to manage their content and ensure students are actively engaged with the course. However, it’s important to consider the potential impact on students, especially if they may need more time to complete a course or may not have been aware of the expiry date when enrolling.
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Can Thinkific Courses Expire?
In Thinkific, courses can have an expiration date, which means they will no longer be accessible to students after a certain period. However, this is different from enrollment expiry dates. Course expiration dates are set by the course creator and apply to all students enrolled in the course, while enrollment expiry dates are set per-student basis.
Enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific allow course creators to control the length of time that a student has access to a course. This means that after a certain period, a student’s enrollment in the course will expire, and they will no longer be able to access the course content.
Enrollment expiry dates are particularly useful in scenarios where course creators want to limit the amount of time a student has to complete a course or in cases where course creators are offering time-limited access to course content. They also offer an added layer of security, as they allow course creators to revoke access to a course for specific individuals who may have violated terms of service or other agreements.
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How to Set Enrollment Expiry Dates in Thinkific
To set enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Thinkific account and select the course you want to set an expiry date.
- Click on the “Settings” tab in the top navigation bar and select “Course Access.”
- In the “Access Expires” section, you can set an enrollment expiry date. You can choose a specific date and time for when a student’s access to the course will expire.
- If you want to set different expiry dates for specific students, use Thinkific’s Group and Bundle feature. Using it allows you to group students and apply different expiry dates to each group.
- Once you set the expiry dates, click “Save” to save the changes.
It’s important to note that when a student’s enrollment expires, they will no longer have access to the course material. However, Thinkific will still save their progress and completion data.
Customizing enrollment expiry dates can be useful for creating time-limited offers or promoting urgency to potential students. It can also encourage students to complete the course within a specific timeframe.
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Best Practices for Setting Expiry Dates in Thinkific
Setting up enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific can be a valuable tool for course creators. However, using this feature effectively and communicating it clearly to students is important. Here are some best practices for setting expiry dates in Thinkific:
Set a reasonable expiry date: The expiry date should provide enough time for students to complete the course and motivate them to stay on track with their learning. A good rule of thumb is to set the expiry date 2-3 weeks after the course end date.
Communicate expiry dates clearly: Include the expiry date in the course description, welcome email, and any other communication with students. Doing so will ensure that students know the date and can plan accordingly.
Consider offering extensions: In some cases, students may need more time to complete the course. Consider offering extensions on a case-by-case basis to ensure students can finish the course without feeling rushed.
Use custom expiry dates: Thinkific allows course creators to set custom expiry dates for individual students. This practice can be useful if a student needs more time to complete the course or if they need to start the course later.
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Managing Expiry Dates in Thinkific
Managing enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific can be crucial to ensuring a smooth learning experience for your students. Fortunately, Thinkific makes it easy to keep track of upcoming expirations and extend enrollment when needed.
You can use the Enrollment Expiry Report to check which students’ enrollments are expiring soon. This report displays a list of students whose enrollment is set to expire within a certain timeframe, which can help you plan accordingly.
You can do so from their student dashboard if you need to extend a student’s enrollment expiry date. Simply navigate to the student’s account and click on the “Enrollment” tab. From there, you can adjust the expiry date to extend the student’s access to the course.
It’s worth noting that if you have set a course expiration date, extending a student’s enrollment expiry date beyond the course expiration date will not grant them access to the course content beyond the expiration date. However, if you have not set a course expiration date, extending the enrollment expiry date will allow the student to continue accessing the course content.
By proactively managing enrollment expiry dates, you can ensure that your students have access to your course content when needed and help maintain a positive learning experience for everyone involved.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, enrollment expiry dates can be a valuable tool for managing access to your Thinkific courses and creating a sense of urgency for learners to complete their coursework.
By understanding how to set up and use expiry dates effectively, you can improve the learning experience for your students and drive more revenue for your business.
We hope this article has provided you with the knowledge and insights you need to get started with enrollment expiry dates in Thinkific.