- 29 Jan 2024
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Course custom field types
- Updated on 29 Jan 2024
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When adding custom fields to courses, there are a number of different custom field types to choose from.
Field type | Description | Example |
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Checkbox | Presents a check box that can be ticked. | Could be used for something like, 'Is course eligible for tuition reimbursement?' |
Date/time | Enables users to enter a date and time. | For example you could use this for the last date by which a user may be allowed to enrol (if this is a different value than course end date). |
Decimal input | Allows the user to enter a decimal numeric value. | Could be used to show the number of hours the course should take to complete, e.g. 2.5 hours. |
File | Enables users to add a file. | You could use this to attach a rubric by which work will be scored, a course schedule, or a list of objectives. |
Integer input | Allows the user to enter a whole number. | Could be used to show the number of credits the course is worth. |
Location | Enables users to configure and display a location. | Could be used to show the location of a face-to-face component of the course. |
Menu of choices | Presents a dropdown menu of options. | An example might be to provide a list of departments that this course content is appropriate for (finance, IT, customer service, maintenance, etc.). |
Multi-select | Presents a number of options with radio buttons and icons (you can choose multiple options). | For example you could have an accessibility list, something like: Select the accessibility criteria this course content meets:
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Text area | Allows the user to enter text and other content (such as images, hyperlinks, and attachments). | Additional area for trainers to provide comments about course materials (content warnings, attendance requirements, etc.). |
Text input | Allows the user to enter text. | This could be a code or identifier used for the course elsewhere, such as in an external catalogue. |
URL | Allows the user to enter a URL. | Examples include a link to the instructor's website, a bio, or a company offering additional training. |
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