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Create Bulk Live Training Events

This article helps admins understand how to create or update live training events in bulk.

Overview

Create and update multiple live training events using a CSV file. This reduces manual work and helps you manage large numbers of events efficiently.

Bulk Import Live Training Events

To bulk import live training events:

  1. Open your Skilljar Dashboard.
  2. Click Live Training on the navigation pane. The Live Training page appears.Live Training Page
  3. On the Live Training page, click Import Events. The Import Events panel appears.Import button on Live training
  4. Click CSV template to download the recommended template for efficient event updatesThe CSV file starts to download.CSV template in Import Template page
  5. Open the downloaded file on your local system.
  6. Provide the required details in the CSV file, and save it. For more details, refer to the Data Validation of Live Training Events CSV section.
  7. Drag and drop the updated CSV file into the upload area. Alternatively, click browse, locate the file, and then click Open.
    Note: Any errors or warnings will be displayed under the Upload Area field. Fix the errors in the file, then click try again to reload it.
  8. Click Import Events.
    Import Events Screen to uplaod the CSV.png
  9. After the upload completes, review the created or updated records on the Live Training page.

Data Validation of Live Training Events CSV

This section explains the validation process for the bulk import of live training events CSV. To obtain the bulk upload CSV file, refer to the Bulk Import Live Training Events section.

CSV Field

Description

Mandatory

lesson_id

Unique ID of the live training lesson associated with the event.

Yes

event_name

Name of the live training event.

Yes

start_datetime

Start date and time of the event.

Format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss

Yes

end_datetime

End date and time of the event.

Format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss

Yes

timezone

Time zone for the event.

Yes

session_type

Specify one of the following session types:

  • Single
  • multi
Yes

instructor_email

Email address of the instructor assigned to the event.

Yes

location

Event location. 

No

seats_total

The maximum number of learners who can register.

No

description_html

HTML-formatted description of the event.

No

post_registration_instructions_html

HTML-formatted instructions that are shown after registration.

No

event_link

URL for the event.

No

Tag_1 to Tag_3

Assigned Tags for the event.
Note: A maximum of three tags can be added for an event.

No

For more information, refer to the example template.