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Quick Start
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Trainer Guides
Getting Started
5 steps
- 1View your performance statsYour dashboard shows key metrics at a glance — average rating, total sessions, booking count, enrolled learners, and total earnings. Green/red arrows show 30-day trends.
- 2Check pending actionsLook for alert banners at the top. These notify you about pending booking requests and quiz submissions that need your review.
- 3Complete your profile checklistNew trainers see an onboarding progress bar. Complete all 7 steps (profile, bio, rates, photo, specialties, availability, and first course) to maximize your visibility.
- 4Use quick actionsThe quick action grid gives you one-click access to create a new course, open AI Studio, browse opportunities, or check your storefront leads.
- 5Review upcoming sessionsScroll down to see your next scheduled sessions, recent reviews from clients, and an activity feed of recent events.
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4 steps
- 1Go to the Sign Up page
- 2Select "Trainer"Choose the Trainer role when prompted. This determines which dashboard and features you'll see.
- 3Fill in your detailsEnter your full name, email, and password. Click "Create Account" to finish.
- 4Check your emailYou may receive a verification email. Click the link to confirm your account and you're in.
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7 steps
- 1Open Edit Profile
- 2Write a compelling headlineKeep it under 80 characters. Focus on what you help people achieve — e.g. "Leadership Coach | Helping Mid-Level Managers Lead with Confidence".
- 3Add your bio2–3 paragraphs about your background, approach, and who you work with. Speak directly to organizations reading it.
- 4Set your ratesAdd your session rate and day-rate range. Organizations use this to shortlist trainers within budget.
- 5Upload a profile photoA professional headshot builds trust. Square format works best.
- 6Select your specialtiesChoose the practice areas you cover (leadership, DEI, communication, etc.). These drive marketplace search results.
- 7Add certifications & linksList your credentials, LinkedIn URL, website, and an optional intro video to round out your profile.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Availability
- 2Select datesClick on individual dates in the calendar to mark them as available. You can also set a date range for bulk availability.
- 3Add time slots (optional)For each date, optionally specify the hours you're free and add notes (e.g. "mornings only").
- 4SaveYour availability now shows on your public profile and helps organizations know when to book you.
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3 steps
- 1Click Preview in your sidebarNavigate to Preview in your dashboard sidebar. You'll be redirected to your public profile page.
- 2Review your profileCheck your headline, bio, specialties, rates, reviews, and available courses. This is exactly what organizations see when they find you.
- 3Make improvementsIf anything needs updating, go back to Edit Profile to make changes. Your profile URL is either pdworld.com/t/your-slug or pdworld.com/trainers/your-id.
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Core Features
4 steps
- 1Open your calendarGo to Calendar in your sidebar. You'll see a monthly grid showing all scheduled sessions and availability blocks.
- 2Navigate between monthsUse the left/right arrows to move between months. Each day shows session details including time, organization, and format.
- 3Sync with external calendarsClick the 'Sync' button to generate calendar feed URLs. Choose Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, or copy the generic feed URL for any app.
- 4Export calendar dataClick 'Export' to download your calendar as a file you can import into other tools.
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5 steps
- 1Open course analyticsGo to your course editor, then click the 'Analytics' tab. You'll see the enrollment funnel and lesson-level data.
- 2Review the enrollment funnelThe funnel shows how many learners enrolled → started → reached 50% → completed. Identify where drop-off occurs.
- 3Check lesson completion ratesEach lesson shows its completion rate with type icons (V=video, T=text, Q=quiz). Drop-off alerts flag lessons where completion drops more than 50%.
- 4Analyze quiz performanceSee miss rates per question and which wrong answers (distractors) are most commonly chosen. Red highlights indicate questions with more than 50% miss rate.
- 5View enrollment timelineThe enrollment chart shows daily signups over the last 14 days to track momentum.
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6 steps
- 1Navigate to EmailGo to the Email section in your sidebar. You'll see four tabs: Templates, Workflows, Broadcasts, and Analytics.
- 2Create an email templateIn the Templates tab, click '+ New Template'. Enter a name, subject line, and category (welcome, reminder, follow-up, etc.). Use variables like {learner_name} and {course_name} for personalization.
- 3Use the visual email builderClick 'Edit' on a template to open the drag-and-drop email builder. Add text, images, buttons, and dividers. Toggle the preview pane to see how it looks.
- 4Set up automated workflowsIn the Workflows tab, click '+ New Workflow'. Name it, select a trigger event (enrollment, course completion, session scheduled, etc.), then add steps with templates and delay times.
- 5Send a broadcastIn the Broadcasts tab, click '+ New Broadcast'. Write or select a template, choose your audience (all contacts, enrolled learners, specific course, etc.), and confirm to send.
- 6Track performanceCheck the Analytics tab for open rates, click rates, daily send volume, and template performance breakdowns.
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5 steps
- 1Open evaluation resultsGo to your engagement, then click 'Results'. You'll see all evaluations with response counts and average scores.
- 2Review question ratingsEach question shows a 1-5 rating distribution with visual bars showing how many respondents selected each rating.
- 3Export responsesClick 'Export CSV' to download all evaluation responses for external analysis.
- 4Generate an AI summaryClick the AI summary button to get a natural-language analysis of the evaluation feedback — key themes, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- 5Share the evaluation linkCopy the share link to distribute the evaluation form to session participants.
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6 steps
- 1Navigate to EventsGo to Events in your dashboard sidebar. You'll see a list of all your events with status indicators and registration counts.
- 2Create a new eventClick '+ New Event'. Fill in the title, description, and select the format — Virtual, In-Person, or Hybrid.
- 3Set date, time, and locationPick a future date and set start/end times. For in-person or hybrid events, add a location. For virtual events, add a meeting URL.
- 4Configure capacity and pricingSet an optional capacity limit (leave blank for unlimited). Set the price in dollars — enter $0 for free events.
- 5Upload an event bannerAdd a banner image (3:1 aspect ratio recommended). This appears on your event listing page.
- 6Publish and shareClick 'Create Event' to save. Your event appears at /events/[slug] where attendees can register. Share the link to promote it.
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5 steps
- 1Open OpportunitiesIn your sidebar under Business, click Opportunities. This shows all open training requests posted by organizations.
- 2Filter by specialtyUse the filters to narrow results by your expertise area, format (virtual/in-person/hybrid), and budget range.
- 3Read the request detailsClick a request to see the full brief — description, team size, preferred dates, budget, and what the organization is looking for.
- 4Submit a proposalClick "Submit Proposal". Fill in your scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, and pricing. Choose a pricing model (fixed, per-session, per-day, or retainer).
- 5Track your proposalGo to Proposals in your sidebar to see all sent proposals and their status (draft, sent, accepted, declined).
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- 1Go to ProposalsNavigate to Proposals in your sidebar. You'll see all your proposals with status filters — All, Accepted, Sent, and Drafts.
- 2Start a new proposalClick '+ New' and select the linked booking request from the dropdown. Only accepted bookings are available.
- 3Define scope and objectivesWrite a clear scope of work describing what you'll deliver. Add objectives (one per line) that the training will achieve.
- 4Add deliverables and pricingList your deliverables (one per line). Choose a pricing type — Fixed Price, Per Session, Per Day, or Monthly Retainer — and enter the amount.
- 5Set timeline and termsSpecify the timeline (e.g., '4 weeks') and add any terms and conditions.
- 6Save and sendClick 'Save Draft' to save for later, or click 'Send to Client' to deliver the proposal to the organization. They'll be notified and can accept or decline.
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6 steps
- 1Open the quiz editorGo to your course editor, then click 'Quiz' on any lesson. You'll see the quiz settings and question list.
- 2Configure quiz settingsSet the quiz title, passing score (percentage), max attempts, time limit (optional), and whether to shuffle questions.
- 3Add questions manuallyClick '+ Add Question'. Choose the type — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, essay, or matching. Set the correct answer, points, and an optional explanation.
- 4Generate questions with AIClick the AI button to auto-generate questions. Select the difficulty level, number of questions, and optionally add context. Review and edit the generated questions.
- 5Import from CSVClick 'Import CSV' to bulk-upload questions from a spreadsheet.
- 6Grade essay responsesWhen learners submit essay answers, they appear in the grading interface. Review and score each response manually.
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5 steps
- 1Open a sessionFrom your engagement page, click on any session to view its details — title, organization, date, time, and status.
- 2Join the meetingClick the meeting URL button to join the virtual session. Click the calendar icon to add it to Google Calendar.
- 3Track attendanceUse the checkboxes to mark each participant as present or absent. Use bulk actions to mark all present or all absent, then click 'Save'.
- 4Upload session materialsIn the Materials section, enter a title, select the file type (slides, handout, worksheet, recording, or other), and upload the file.
- 5Download materialsClick download links on any uploaded materials to retrieve them later.
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4 steps
- 1Open the student rosterGo to your course editor, then click the 'Students' tab. You'll see enrollment stats — total enrolled, active, completed, and completion rate.
- 2Generate an invite linkClick to generate a shareable invite link that learners can use to self-enroll in your course.
- 3Filter by statusUse the tabs to view all students, active only, completed, or dropped.
- 4Review individual progressEach student row shows their progress percentage, lessons completed, video watch time, quiz scores, and completion date.
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8 steps
- 1View your engagements
- 2Open an engagementClick into an engagement to see its timeline, sessions, participants, and notes.
- 3Schedule sessionsAdd individual training sessions with a title, date, time, format, location or meeting URL, and description.
- 4Track attendanceAfter each session, open it and mark which participants attended. This feeds into analytics and certificates.
- 5Add notesUse engagement notes to record internal observations, action items, or follow-up reminders for yourself.
- 6Create evaluationsUnder the engagement, create pre/post or reaction evaluations. Share the evaluation link with participants to collect feedback.
- 7View resultsGo to the Impact Report tab to see evaluation scores, rating distributions, and participant feedback.
- 8Complete the engagementWhen all sessions are done, mark the engagement as complete. This triggers certificate generation and allows the organization to leave a review.
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8 steps
- 1Go to Courses
- 2Set up course basicsEnter a title, description, category, difficulty level, estimated duration, and price (set 0 for free). Add a thumbnail image.
- 3Add modulesModules are the main sections of your course (like chapters). Click "Add Module" and give each a title and description.
- 4Add lessons to each moduleInside a module, click "Add Lesson". Choose a lesson type: Text (rich content), Video (upload or embed), Quiz, File (downloadable resource), or Embed (external content).
- 5Build quizzesFor quiz lessons, click the quiz editor. Add questions (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching). Set passing scores, max attempts, time limits, and whether to shuffle questions.
- 6Configure course settingsChoose whether lessons must be completed in order (sequential mode). Set whether a certificate is issued on completion.
- 7Preview your courseUse the preview feature to experience your course as a learner would see it.
- 8PublishWhen ready, change the course status from "Draft" to "Published". It will appear in the public course catalog.
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5 steps
- 1Open AI Studio
- 2Choose a content typeSelect what you want to generate — workshop outline, case study, handout, evaluation questions, session recap, and more.
- 3Enter your inputsProvide the topic, audience, and any specific requirements or context.
- 4GenerateClick generate and the AI will produce professional content tailored to your inputs.
- 5Edit and saveReview and edit the generated content. Save it to your content library for reuse across trainings.
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8 steps
- 1Open the Course GeneratorGo to Dashboard → Courses → Generate Course, or click the AI generate option from your courses list.
- 2Define course identityEnter the course title, target audience, and key learning outcomes. This shapes the entire generated course.
- 3Upload source materialsOptionally upload reference documents and configure branding (logo, colours) to match your style.
- 4Set structure and scopeChoose the number of modules, lessons per module, total duration, and content density level.
- 5Configure quizzes and mediaSelect quiz types and scoring rules. Choose an illustration style (realistic, abstract, etc.) for generated images.
- 6Set tone and pedagogyPick the voice (professional, casual), teaching approach, and engagement level for the course content.
- 7Review cost estimateThe wizard shows a cost estimate based on your configuration. Review the full summary before submitting.
- 8Submit for generationClick Submit to queue the AI generation job. You can track progress from the course list or AI analytics page.
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5 steps
- 1Open a courseGo to Dashboard → Courses and select an AI-generated course.
- 2Go to Version HistoryClick "Version History" from the course editor to see all saved versions.
- 3Select versions to comparePick two versions from the list. The interface shows them side by side with a diff view highlighting what changed.
- 4Review the changesScroll through the diff to see additions, removals, and modifications between the two versions.
- 5Return to the editorClick the breadcrumb link or "Review Course" to go back to the main course editor.
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6 steps
- 1Open the review pageAfter a course is generated, go to Dashboard → Courses → select the course → Review. This page is only available for AI-generated courses.
- 2Read the generated contentThe left panel displays the full course content. Scroll through modules and lessons to check quality and accuracy.
- 3Get AI suggestionsSelect any text in the content to trigger the AI Review Assistant. It offers suggestions for improving clarity, accuracy, or engagement.
- 4Check the review workflowThe right panel shows the generation job status, a review checklist, and your approval controls.
- 5Add review notesWrite notes about changes needed or issues found. These are saved with the review workflow.
- 6Approve or request revisionsWhen satisfied, approve the course to publish it. Or request revisions to send it back for regeneration.
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Advanced Features
4 steps
- 1Go to Certificates
- 2Certificates are auto-generatedWhen you mark an engagement as complete or a learner finishes a course, certificates are created automatically with unique verification numbers.
- 3Share verification linksEach certificate has a public URL (e.g. /certificate/ABC123) that anyone can visit to verify its authenticity.
- 4Download as PDFCertificates can be downloaded as PDF files for printing or sharing.
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6 steps
- 1Go to Learning PathsNavigate to Learning Paths. You can also access it from the Courses section by managing your learning paths.
- 2Create a new pathGive it a title, description, difficulty level, and estimated total duration.
- 3Add courses in orderSelect from your published courses and arrange them in the sequence learners should follow.
- 4Set prerequisitesMark which courses must be completed before the next one unlocks. This enforces a structured learning journey.
- 5Attach a badgeCreate a digital badge that learners automatically earn when they complete the full path.
- 6PublishPublish the path so it appears in the public paths catalog alongside your individual courses.
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5 steps
- 1Go to Badges
- 2Create a badgeSet a name, description, and image for the badge. Choose the type: course completion, path completion, or custom.
- 3Link to a course or pathFor course/path badges, select which course or learning path triggers automatic awarding.
- 4Manual awardingFor custom badges, you can manually award them to specific learners by entering their details.
- 5VerificationEach badge has a unique code and public verification page where anyone can confirm it's legitimate.
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4 steps
- 1Open Analytics
- 2Review key metricsSee your average rating, total sessions completed, active engagements, and booking conversion rate.
- 3Check Earnings
- 4Course analyticsFor each course, click into its analytics to see enrollment count, completion rate, average quiz scores, and time spent per lesson.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Broadcast
- 2Choose your audienceSelect who to message — all learners, all clients (organizations), or filter by a specific course.
- 3Compose your messageWrite your broadcast — pre-session reminders, follow-up materials, course updates, or announcements.
- 4SendEveryone in your selected audience will receive the message.
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6 steps
- 1Open MenteesGo to Dashboard → Mentees to see your mentoring relationships.
- 2Review pending requestsNew mentee requests appear in the Pending Requests section. Each card shows the learner's name, goals, and preferred meeting frequency.
- 3Accept or declineClick "Accept" to start a mentoring relationship, or "Decline" to pass. Accepted relationships move to Active Mentees.
- 4Log a mentoring sessionExpand an active mentee and click "Log Session." Enter the session duration in minutes and any notes about what was discussed.
- 5View session historyEach mentee card shows the total session count. Expand to see a list of all past sessions with dates, durations, and notes.
- 6Complete a relationshipWhen mentoring is done, click "Complete" to archive the relationship. It moves to the Past section.
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5 steps
- 1Open AI AnalyticsGo to Dashboard → Analytics → AI Generation.
- 2Check your usage summaryThe top section shows your current tier, billing period, and token usage breakdown: content tokens, image tokens, and translation tokens.
- 3See remaining allowanceView how many tokens remain in your current period and estimated cost in USD.
- 4Browse job historyThe job history table lists all your generation jobs with status (completed, in progress, pending, failed), quality score, tokens used, and cost.
- 5Track quality scoresEach completed job shows an overall quality score. Use this to gauge the consistency of your generated content.
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Content & Media
4 steps
- 1Go to Library
- 2Upload contentClick "Upload" and select files — slides, handouts, worksheets, guides, or videos.
- 3Tag and organizeAdd tags and select a file type category so you can find materials quickly later.
- 4Reuse across trainingsContent in your library can be attached to sessions, shared in broadcasts, or linked in course lessons.
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5 steps
- 1Go to Media
- 2Screen RecorderRecord your screen with optional webcam overlay. Great for tutorials, walkthroughs, and course content.
- 3Video TrimmerUpload a video and trim it by setting start and end points. No software needed.
- 4Slide PresenterUpload slides and record narration synced to each slide. Creates a video you can use in courses.
- 5Save to libraryAll recordings and edited videos are automatically saved to your Content Library.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Reviews
- 2View your reviewsSee all reviews from organizations, your average rating, and the rating distribution breakdown.
- 3Respond to reviewsClick on any review to write a professional response. Your response is visible to everyone viewing your profile.
- 4Filter and exportFilter reviews by star rating. Export all reviews as CSV for your records.
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5 steps
- 1Go to Earnings
- 2View key metricsSee Total Earned, Pending Revenue, Active Engagements, and Average Deal Size at a glance.
- 3Check your pipelineThe Revenue Forecast shows your Pending Pipeline, Projected Revenue, and Monthly Run Rate.
- 4Monthly breakdownScroll down to see earnings broken down by month with accepted vs. pending amounts.
- 5Rate insightUse the rate calculator to see how adjusting your rates would impact projected revenue.
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7 steps
- 1Open the Video EditorGo to Dashboard → Content & Media → Video Editor, or navigate to /dashboard/trainer/video-editor.
- 2Add video clipsClick the clip area and select video files from your computer. The editor auto-detects each clip's duration.
- 3Arrange and trim clipsDrag clips on the timeline to reorder them. Adjust the start and end times to trim, and set clip volume.
- 4Add annotationsUse the annotation tools in the right sidebar to place text boxes or shapes at specific timestamps in your video.
- 5Add zoom and pan effectsCreate keyframe-based zoom-pan effects to draw attention to specific areas of the video.
- 6Preview your projectUse the play/pause controls to preview the full composition with all clips, annotations, and effects.
- 7Save or exportClick "Save Project" to store your work, or "Download JSON" to keep a local backup of your project file.
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6 steps
- 1Open Guest PostsGo to Dashboard → Content & Media → Guest Posts.
- 2Read the guidelinesReview the submission guidelines on the page: original content, 500-1500 words, practical insights, no self-promotion.
- 3Write your postFill in the Title (required) and Content (required) fields. Optionally add an Excerpt and select a Category.
- 4Submit for reviewClick "Submit" to send your post for editorial review. The admin team reviews submissions within 3-5 business days.
- 5Track your submissionsYour past submissions appear in the My Submissions list on the right. Each shows a status badge: Submitted, Under Review, Approved, or Published.
- 6Check review notesIf an admin leaves feedback, it appears as review notes beneath your submission.
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Storefront & Business
5 steps
- 1Go to Settings → IntegrationsNavigate to Settings, then click the Integrations tab. You'll see cards for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
- 2Connect a providerClick 'Connect' on the provider you use. You'll be redirected to their login page to authorize PD World.
- 3Verify connectionAfter authorizing, you'll return to the integrations page with a success message. The provider shows as 'Connected' with your account email.
- 4Use in sessionsWhen creating events or sessions, meeting links are automatically generated using your connected provider.
- 5Disconnect if neededClick 'Disconnect' on any connected provider and confirm to remove the integration.
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10 steps
- 1Go to Storefront
- 2Set your slugChoose a custom URL slug (e.g. pdworld.com/t/jane-smith). This is your shareable public link.
- 3Add brandingUpload a banner image, logo, and choose an accent color to match your brand.
- 4Write a taglineAdd a short tagline that appears on your storefront hero section.
- 5Configure content sectionsToggle which sections to show: bio, courses, services, reviews, case studies, and badges.
- 6Add social linksConnect your LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram profiles.
- 7Select featured coursesChoose which of your published courses to highlight on the storefront.
- 8Set up lead captureEnable the lead capture form so visitors can submit their contact info. Leads appear in your dashboard.
- 9Customize SEOSet a custom meta title, description, and OG image for search engines and social sharing.
- 10PublishToggle your storefront live. Preview it at your /t/[slug] URL before sharing.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Bookings
- 2Review incoming requestsSee all booking requests with organization name, budget range, team size, format, and preferred dates.
- 3Accept or declineAccept requests that fit your schedule and expertise, or decline with a reason.
- 4Move to engagementAccepted bookings become active engagements where you schedule sessions and track progress.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Services
- 2Add a serviceClick "Add Service" and enter a title, description, format (virtual/in-person/hybrid), duration, and price range.
- 3Mark as featuredToggle "Featured" on services you want to highlight on your storefront.
- 4Build your catalogAdd multiple services to create a full catalog — workshops, coaching sessions, keynotes, consulting, etc.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Portfolio
- 2Add a case studyCreate a new case study with a title, client name, description of the engagement, and the results achieved.
- 3Add metricsInclude quantifiable outcomes — e.g. "92% satisfaction rate" or "35% improvement in leadership scores".
- 4Include testimonialsAdd client quotes that highlight the value of your work.
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4 steps
- 1Go to Follow-Ups
- 2Create a sequenceGive your sequence a name and link it to a specific engagement.
- 3Add stepsAdd email steps with configurable delays (1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or custom). Write the email content or use AI to generate it.
- 4ActivateEnable the sequence and it will automatically send follow-up emails at the scheduled intervals after the engagement.
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4 steps
- 1Go to API & Webhooks
- 2Create an API keyClick "Create Key" to generate a new API key for programmatic access to your data.
- 3Configure webhooksAdd a webhook URL and select which events to subscribe to: enrollment created, quiz submitted, booking created, session completed, certificate issued, and more.
- 4Manage keysActivate, deactivate, or delete keys as needed. Track last-used timestamps.
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Messaging & Settings
3 steps
- 1Go to ExportNavigate to Export in your sidebar. You'll see download buttons for each data type.
- 2Choose what to exportSelect from: bookings, reviews, course enrollments, earnings summary, session history, or specific course rosters.
- 3Download the CSVClick the download button. The file generates and downloads automatically. A loading indicator shows while it's preparing.
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3 steps
- 1Go to Messages
- 2Start or continue a conversationSelect an existing conversation or start a new one when an organization reaches out.
- 3Discuss before committingUse messaging to clarify needs, negotiate scope, and build rapport before formalizing a proposal.
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5 steps
- 1Go to SupportNavigate to Support in your sidebar. You'll see a list of your existing tickets and a 'New Ticket' button.
- 2Create a ticketClick 'New Ticket'. Enter a subject and description, select a category (Account, Billing, Course, Technical, Content, or Other), and set the priority level.
- 3Submit and trackClick 'Submit Ticket'. Your ticket appears in the list with its status — Open, In Progress, Resolved, or Closed.
- 4Reply to supportClick on a ticket to view the conversation thread. Type a reply and press Enter or click Send. Support responses appear on the left side.
- 5Filter your ticketsUse the status filter buttons to view only Open, In Progress, Resolved, or Closed tickets.
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3 steps
- 1Go to Settings
- 2Email notificationsToggle which email notifications you receive — bookings, reviews, messages, and marketing updates.
- 3Set your timezoneChoose your timezone so all dates and session times display correctly.
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3 steps
- 1Go to Referrals
- 2Share your linkCopy your unique referral link and share it with other PD trainers.
- 3Track referralsSee who signed up through your link and any credits earned.
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6 steps
- 1Open the Email BuilderGo to Dashboard → Email → click a template to edit, or create a new one. The builder opens at /dashboard/trainer/email/builder.
- 2Set template name and subjectEnter a template name (for your reference) and the email subject line that recipients will see.
- 3Add preheader textOptionally enter preheader text (up to 150 characters) — this appears as the preview text in email clients.
- 4Build with drag-and-drop blocksUse the block editor to add text, images, buttons, spacers, and multi-column sections. Drag to reorder blocks.
- 5Preview your emailClick "Show Preview" to see a live HTML rendering of your email alongside the editor.
- 6Save your templateClick "Save Template" to store both the block layout and rendered HTML. The template is now available for broadcasts and follow-ups.
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Platform Management
4 steps
- 1Go to AnalyticsClick Analytics in the admin nav. Top metrics show trainers, organizations, bookings, engagements, and GMV.
- 2Analyze the booking funnelThe funnel chart shows conversion from pending → matched → accepted → completed bookings. Identify where drop-off occurs.
- 3Monitor revenueCheck the GMV (gross merchandise value) from proposals and the average deal size.
- 4Review health ratiosPlatform health ratios show trainer-to-org ratio, sessions per engagement, and reviews per trainer — key indicators of marketplace health.
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4 steps
- 1Go to AuditClick Audit in the admin nav. You'll see event counts for activity, xAPI, and compliance events.
- 2Browse activity eventsThe activity log shows user actions with type, title, detail, and links to related content.
- 3View xAPI statementsLearning record statements show actor, verb, and object for standards-compliant tracking.
- 4Check compliance eventsThe compliance log shows organization-level events — which users completed required courses.
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4 steps
- 1Go to CoursesClick Courses in the admin nav. You'll see a breakdown by status — total, published, draft, and archived.
- 2Browse the course listThe table shows each course with trainer name, status, category, difficulty, price, enrollment count, and average rating.
- 3Search and filterUse the search bar to find specific courses. Sort by enrollments or ratings to find top-performing or underperforming content.
- 4Take actionArchive courses that violate guidelines or feature top courses for marketplace visibility.
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5 steps
- 1Access the admin panelNavigate to /admin. You must be logged in with an admin account. The dashboard shows platform-wide statistics.
- 2Review platform statsThe top row shows total trainers, organizations, learners, and pending approvals. Below, see bookings, proposals, engagements, courses, and enrollment counts.
- 3Approve pending trainersThe Pending Approvals section shows trainers awaiting review. Click 'Approve' to activate their account or 'Reject' to decline.
- 4Monitor recent activityCheck recent signups, bookings, and the monthly signup trend chart to understand platform growth.
- 5Navigate to admin modulesUse the top navigation bar to access Users, Moderation, Courses, Support, System, Analytics, Finance, Audit, Blog, and Knowledge Base.
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6 steps
- 1Go to FinanceClick Finance in the admin nav. Top-line metrics show total revenue, platform fees, trainer earnings, and GMV.
- 2Review monthly trendsThe revenue trend chart shows 6 months of revenue history. Compare month-over-month and year-over-year growth.
- 3Check payment healthThe payment status chart breaks down paid, pending, failed, and refunded transactions. Alerts appear for failed payments.
- 4Monitor trainer payoutsThe payouts section shows paid, in-transit, and failed payouts. Check Stripe Connect health (onboarded accounts, charges enabled).
- 5Track license revenueView MRR, annual license value, active licenses, and seat utilization for subscription revenue.
- 6View top earnersThe top earning trainers chart shows revenue distribution across your marketplace.
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- 1Go to Knowledge BaseClick Knowledge Base in the admin nav. You'll see the dashboard with stats (views, published, drafts, unanswered searches) and the full article list.
- 2Search and filter articlesUse the search bar, status dropdown (published/draft/archived), and role dropdown (trainer/organization/learner) to find articles.
- 3Create a new articleClick '+ New Article'. Fill in the title (auto-generates slug), subtitle, category, role, time estimate, and optional Quick Start flag.
- 4Add content and stepsUse the rich text editor for body content. Add step-by-step instructions with the Steps editor — each step has a title and detail field.
- 5PublishClick 'Publish' to make the article visible on /guides. Click 'Save Draft' to save without publishing. You can unpublish anytime.
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- 1Go to Knowledge Base → AnalyticsClick 'Analytics' from the KB dashboard. You'll see charts and tables for documentation performance.
- 2Review top articlesThe bar chart shows your most-viewed articles. Focus on keeping these accurate and up to date.
- 3Fix lowest-rated articlesArticles with less than 80% helpfulness are flagged. Click through to edit and improve them.
- 4Fill content gapsThe 'Unanswered Searches' list shows what users searched for but found no results. Create articles for these topics.
- 5Read user feedbackRecent feedback comments show what users said when they clicked 'No' on 'Was this helpful?' Use this to improve specific articles.
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- 1Go to Knowledge Base → Manage CategoriesClick 'Manage Categories' from the KB dashboard.
- 2Edit a categoryClick 'Edit' on any category to change its title, slug, role assignment, sort order, description, or icon.
- 3Create a new categoryClick '+ New Category'. Enter a title, slug, select the target role, and set the sort order.
- 4Delete a categoryClick 'Delete' on a category and confirm. Articles in that category will become uncategorized.
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- 1Go to Knowledge Base → Manage FAQsClick 'Manage FAQs' from the KB dashboard. You'll see all FAQ entries grouped by category.
- 2Edit an FAQClick 'Edit' on any FAQ to expand it. Modify the question, answer, category, guide link, or status.
- 3Create a new FAQClick '+ New FAQ' to add a blank entry at the top. Fill in the question, answer, select a category, and optionally link to a guide article.
- 4Publish or draftToggle status between Published and Draft. Only published FAQs appear on the /help page.
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- 1Go to ModerationClick Moderation in the admin nav. The overview shows pending trainers, new courses (7 days), new reviews (7 days), and recent messages.
- 2Review trainer applicationsPending trainers show their bio and headline. Click 'Approve' to activate or 'Reject' to decline their application.
- 3Monitor new coursesThe recent courses section shows courses published in the last 7 days with trainer info for quality review.
- 4Check user reviewsRecent reviews display star ratings and verification status. Flag inappropriate content as needed.
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- 1Go to OrganizationsFrom the admin dashboard, navigate to Organizations. You'll see total org count and active learners.
- 2Browse organizationsThe table shows company name, industry, size, website, contact name, learner count, and engagement count.
- 3Search and sortUse the search bar to find specific organizations. Sort by learner count or engagement count to identify your most active customers.
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- 1Go to SettingsClick Settings in the admin nav to access platform-wide configuration.
- 2Update settingsModify platform defaults, system policies, and feature toggles as needed.
- 3Save changesClick Save to apply your configuration changes across the platform.
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- 1Go to SupportClick Support in the admin nav. You'll see all support tickets submitted by users across the platform.
- 2Filter by statusUse status filters to view Open, In Progress, Resolved, or Closed tickets.
- 3Respond to ticketsClick a ticket to view the conversation. Type your response and send. Your messages appear with an admin badge.
- 4Update ticket statusChange ticket status as you work through issues — mark as In Progress when investigating, Resolved when fixed.
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- 1Go to SystemClick System in the admin nav. The health banner shows green (OK) or yellow (warnings) for overall system status.
- 2Check 24-hour activityView recent signups, enrollments, completions, bookings, reviews, messages, and new courses in the last 24 hours.
- 3Monitor email healthThe email section shows 7-day send count, failed count, and failure rate. Investigate if failure rate is high.
- 4Review database tablesTable row counts show data volume. Warnings appear for empty critical tables that should have data.
- 5Check storageView the count of stored files including content uploads and course thumbnails.
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4 steps
- 1Go to UsersClick Users in the admin nav. You'll see user counts by role (trainers, organizations, learners, admins) and new signups this week.
- 2Search for usersUse the search bar to find users by name or email. Filter by role using the dropdown.
- 3View user detailsEach row shows the user's avatar, name, email, role badge, last sign-in date, and suspension status.
- 4Manage user accessUse batch actions to change a user's role or suspend/unsuspend accounts as needed.
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5 steps
- 1Open AI Chat AdminGo to Admin → AI Chat.
- 2View usage overviewTop stats show total sessions, total tokens used, unique users, recent sessions (last 7 days), and estimated cost in USD.
- 3Check per-course breakdownA breakdown table shows sessions and tokens consumed per course, helping identify which courses drive the most AI usage.
- 4Review daily trendsA 30-day trend view shows session volume by day.
- 5Browse recent sessionsThe most recent 50 sessions are listed with user, course, token count, and timestamp.
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- 1Open AI GenerationsGo to Admin → AI Generations.
- 2View generation metricsThe dashboard shows generation volume, success rates, and job statuses across the platform.
- 3Browse job historyFilter and sort generation jobs by status, date, and creator to investigate issues or track output.
- 4Monitor qualityCheck quality scores and output metrics to ensure AI-generated content meets platform standards.
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- 1Open AI HealthGo to Admin → AI Health.
- 2Check service statusThe dashboard shows current AI service health, including API availability and response times.
- 3Review error ratesMonitor error rates and failure patterns to identify issues before they affect users.
- 4Track performanceView historical performance trends to spot degradation or recurring problems.
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6 steps
- 1Open AI OpsGo to Admin → AI Ops.
- 2View pipeline statsTop cards show total generations, success rate, total spend vs. budget, and user consent rate.
- 3Check budget statusSee the current month's budget in cents, how much has been spent, tokens used (Anthropic and Gemini), and posts generated. Check if the pipeline is paused.
- 4Review pipeline jobsBrowse recent blog pipeline jobs with status, cost, confidence score, and timestamps.
- 5Monitor consentSee total AI processing consent records and how many have been revoked.
- 6Check generation logsThe last 20 generation logs show topic, category, and timing for each content generation.
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- 1Open Blog AdminGo to Dashboard → Blog (requires admin role).
- 2View post overviewSee the last 50 posts with title, status (draft, scheduled, published, archived), and whether they are AI-generated.
- 3Check the content calendarUpcoming posts for the next 14 days show scheduled dates, topics, content type, and priority.
- 4Monitor the pipeline budgetView the current month's budget, spend, posts generated, and whether the pipeline is paused.
- 5Review generation logsThe last 10 generation logs show what the AI pipeline produced and when.
- 6Track pipeline jobsBrowse the last 20 pipeline jobs with status, trigger type, confidence score, cost, and decision outcomes.
- 7Check DLQ and A/B testsSee pending dead-letter queue items (failed jobs) and active A/B test counts.
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7 steps
- 1Open Blog PipelineGo to Admin → Blog.
- 2Review post statsSee the breakdown by status (draft, scheduled, published, archived), AI-generated vs. manual, and posts published this month.
- 3Investigate pipeline jobsBrowse jobs with full details: status, error logs, phase timings, cost, confidence scores, and decisions.
- 4Check the Dead Letter QueueDLQ items show failed jobs with the failed phase and error details, awaiting replay or manual resolution.
- 5Monitor research sourcesView all configured research sources with name, URL, type, reliability score, active status, and fetch error counts.
- 6Analyse top postsThe top 20 posts by views show page views, unique visitors, average time on page, bounce rate, course clicks, and newsletter signups.
- 7Review guest submissionsPending guest blog submissions show author names and submission dates, ready for editorial review.
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6 steps
- 1Open Email OpsGo to Admin → Email.
- 2View 24-hour delivery statsTop metrics show total sends, delivered, opened, clicked, bounced, and failed in the last 24 hours.
- 3Check 30-day trendsA daily breakdown shows sent, delivered, and failed counts over the past 30 days.
- 4Monitor the email queueThe last 100 queued items show event type, priority, status, attempt count, next retry time, and any errors.
- 5Check circuit breaker statusSystem config shows whether the circuit breaker is open, when it resets, consecutive failures, and last processed timestamp.
- 6Review broadcastsThe last 50 broadcasts show subject, audience, status, total recipients, opens, clicks, and the sending trainer.
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- 1Open Events AdminGo to Admin → Events.
- 2View summary statsTop cards show upcoming events, recent registrations (last 7 days), live sessions this week, and overall attendance rate.
- 3Browse trainer eventsThe events list shows each event's title, trainer, format, date, capacity, and registration / check-in counts.
- 4Check live course sessionsLive sessions show the course title, date, capacity, status, and registered / attended counts.
- 5Analyse format distributionA breakdown shows how many events are in each format (virtual, in-person, hybrid, etc.).
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- 1Open Integrations AdminGo to Admin → Integrations.
- 2Check LTI platformsView all connected LTI platforms with name, issuer, client ID, active status, and total launch count.
- 3Monitor webhook healthThe last 30 webhook logs show event type, status code, response body, and timestamp. A 24-hour success rate metric is displayed.
- 4Review Stripe accountsSee all trainer Stripe Connect accounts with onboarding status, charges enabled, payouts enabled, and creation date.
- 5View summary statsTop metrics show total platforms, total LTI launches, webhook success rate, and fully onboarded Stripe accounts.
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6 steps
- 1Open IntelligenceGo to Admin → Intelligence.
- 2Review user growthSee total users, new users this month, and a daily growth trend chart for the last 30 days. A breakdown shows users by role.
- 3Check engagement7-day engagement metrics show total activity events and unique active users.
- 4Analyse revenue30-day revenue breaks down by source type (commissions, subscriptions, etc.) showing gross amounts and platform fees. The top 10 trainers by revenue are listed.
- 5Review search analyticsSee total search volume, the most popular search terms, and zero-result queries that indicate content gaps.
- 6Check licence utilisationLicence stats show total licences, active licences, total seats, and seats used across all organisations.
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- 1Open Marketplace AdminGo to Admin → Marketplace.
- 2View summary statsTop cards show total marketplace revenue, total purchases, active listings, and active coupons.
- 3Browse listingsThe listings table shows each template's title, creator, price, status, average rating, review count, purchase count, and revenue earned.
- 4Review purchasesRecent purchases show listing title, buyer name, price paid, and purchase date.
- 5Manage couponsView all coupons with code, trainer, discount type and value, max uses, current use count, active status, and expiry date.
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- 1Open Learner AnalyticsGo to Admin → Learners.
- 2Review headline statsTop cards show total learners, active learners (last 7 days), total enrolments, completion rate, total certificates, and total badges.
- 3Check enrolment trendsA 30-day chart shows daily enrolment volume so you can spot spikes or drops.
- 4Browse recent enrolmentsThe latest 50 enrolments are listed with learner name, course title, and enrolment date.
- 5See top coursesThe top 10 courses by enrolment count help you identify the most popular content.
- 6Review gamification levelsA distribution chart shows how learners are spread across gamification levels.
- 7Check cohortsThe cohorts overview lists all cohorts with their organisation and member counts.
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6 steps
- 1Open Notifications AdminGo to Admin → Notifications.
- 2View delivery statsTop cards show notifications sent today, sent in the last 7 days, active push subscriptions, and push delivery success rate.
- 3Check notification typesA breakdown chart shows the distribution of notification types (badges, courses, messages, etc.) over the last 7 days.
- 4Browse recent notificationsThe latest 50 notifications are listed with user, type, title, read status, and timestamp.
- 5Monitor push deliveryThe push delivery log shows the 30 most recent attempts with status (delivered, failed, pending).
- 6Review SMS statsSMS statistics show total sends, successful deliveries, failures, and pending messages for the last 7 days.
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8 steps
- 1Open Security CentreGo to Admin → Security.
- 2View 24-hour overviewTop cards show audit events in the last 24 hours, rate limit violations, total API keys, and total SSO configurations.
- 3Browse audit eventsThe latest 50 audit events show actor name, role, action, entity type, IP address, and timestamp.
- 4Check rate limit violationsRecent violations from the last 24 hours are listed with details and a total count.
- 5Review API keysAll API keys are listed with trainer name, key prefix, active status, last used date, and webhook URL.
- 6Monitor webhooksThe latest 20 webhook logs show event type, status code, and timestamp.
- 7Check SSO configurationsAll SSO configurations show the organisation, provider, domain, and active status.
- 8View AI consent statsSee total AI processing consents and how many have been revoked.
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5 steps
- 1Open Skills AdminGo to Admin → Skills.
- 2Browse the skills taxonomyAll skills are listed with their name, category, and usage count (how many courses use each skill).
- 3Filter by categoryUse the category filter to narrow the list to a specific skill domain.
- 4Review role requirementsThe role requirements table maps each role to its required skills and the expected proficiency level.
- 5Identify gapsCompare the skills taxonomy against role requirements to find skills that need more course coverage.
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5 steps
- 1Go to Settings → Email PreferencesNavigate to Settings in your sidebar, then click the Email Preferences tab.
- 2Review notification categoriesPreferences are organized into four groups: Essential, Learning, Business, and Marketing.
- 3Toggle individual preferencesClick the toggle switch next to any email type to turn it on or off. Changes save automatically.
- 4Use bulk controlsClick 'Enable All' or 'Disable All' to quickly set all preferences at once.
- 5Note about essential emailsTransactional emails like password resets and security alerts always send regardless of your preferences.
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- 1Go to Settings → SecurityNavigate to Settings in your sidebar, then click the Security tab.
- 2Enable two-factor authenticationClick 'Enable 2FA'. A QR code appears — scan it with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.).
- 3Verify the setupEnter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app and click Verify. 2FA is now active on your account.
- 4Review login historyScroll down to see a table of your recent logins — browser, operating system, IP address, and date/time.
- 5Sign out other devicesIf you see suspicious logins, click 'Sign Out All Other Devices' to revoke all sessions except your current one.
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