Create a Class & Invite Students to Class

Creating a class is an organizational step that allows you to assign teacher(s), set the start and end dates, and associate the respective product. Once a class is created, you can view student progress and reports, schedule custom exams, and schedule Pro certification exams.

Note: If you use CertMaster via LMS Integration, your classes are typically automatically set up through the LMS, so manually creating a class is NOT necessary.

Steps

1. Under CLASSES, click Add.
2. Enter a Class Name. We recommend using your course number or class period as part of the name.
3. Enter the class Start Date.
4. Enter the class End Date.
5. Click Add under Instructor(s) to include an additional teacher, if needed.
6. Click Add under Associated CertMaster Product(s).
   • Select the respective course title. Typically, most classes should only have one course selected, though there may be instances where more than one is needed.
   • Click Select.
7. Click Create.

Your class is now set up and appears under your CLASSES tab.

Classes will auto archive two weeks after the respective end date. You can return to archived classes and their respective report data by clicking View and selecting Archived Classes. [help.comptia.org]

Invite Students to Class

Once your class is created, you can invite students to your class. The invitation allows students to set up their own accounts, gain access to their course material, and automatically enroll in your class.

Steps

1. Navigate to Classes and click the Class title.
2. Click Manage and select Invite Students to Class.
3. Read What to Expect in This Process. If you want to omit this screen in the future, check Don't show these instructions in the future.
4. Click Next.
5. Does your class use access keys or licenses with CertMaster products? Higher Ed students generally use access keys, while K12 teachers typically use licenses. Click What's the difference? for further detail. If you are unsure which option is used by your organization, contact your CompTIA representative.
6. Select Access Keys or Licenses.
   • Licenses: Enter the number of students in your class under How many students do you want to invite?
   • Click Create Reservation.
   • If students do not use licenses reserved for them within the reservation period, those unused licenses will return to your license pool. You can edit the reservation period after it has been created.
7. Whether you choose access keys or licenses, select an option for sending the invitation: Provide a List or Email Them Myself.

Tip: Some districts or schools block outside emails to students. If this applies to your organization, choose to send the email yourself. You may also want to send the email yourself for message confirmation.

Provide a List

1. Enter students' email addresses, one per line.
2. Click Next.
3. Verify the list is correct.
4. Click Invite.
5. Once a student clicks Join Now from the email invitation, the student will appear in your class.

Email Them Myself

1. An email template is automatically generated. Click Copy Email.
2. Follow the outlined instructions.
   • Tip: Enter all students' email addresses in the To field, or enter your email in the To field and the students' addresses in the Bcc field.
3. Click Close on the CertMaster screen.
4. Once a student clicks the link in the email, they can create a new account or log in to an existing account. After logging in, the student is automatically enrolled in your class.

If you selected access keys, students typically purchase these keys themselves from the school bookstore or CompTIA directly. Students need to enter the respective key to gain course access.

If you selected licenses, students are automatically provided course access once they have logged into their accounts.

View or Edit the Reservation

After the reservation is set up:

1. Navigate to the Class page.
2. Click Manage and select Invite Students: View/Edit Class Reservation.
3. From there, you can:
   • Edit Reservation
   • Delete Reservation
   • Copy Email

Note: You can only view report data for students who are enrolled in your classes.