Overview
Announcements allow Centre Managers to communicate important information to the entire Centre or to specific groups of users. Messages can be targeted to user roles, classes, placements, or providers, and will appear to users when they log in during the selected date range.
Permissions
Who Can Use This Feature?
This feature can be used by the following role:
- Centre Manager
Steps
How to Create an Announcement
- Click Centre in the navigation menu.
- Click Announcements.
- Click Create New Announcement.
- Add a Title.
- Add a Summary.
- Enter the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time.
- Select the User Roles that should see the announcement.
- If selecting Learner, choose whether to display the announcement to specific Classes, Placements, or Providers.
- Click Create.
Once created, the announcement will display to the selected users during the specified dates.
What Users Will See
- Announcements appear automatically when users log in.
- Users can click Continue to proceed or Do not display again to dismiss it.
Where to View Active Announcements After Dismissing Them
- After dismissing an announcement on login, users can view active announcements again from the Other Options panel on their Dashboard.
- Announcements remain visible there until their scheduled end date.
- This ensures users can revisit important information even after choosing “Do not display again.”
Tips & Notes
- Use announcements for important Centre-wide updates, deadlines, or urgent notices.
- Check announcement end dates regularly to keep communication relevant.
- Targeting by class, provider, or placement helps ensure messages reach the right learners.
Terminology
Please note that the terminology used in this article may differ depending on your Centre.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact Onefile Support or your internal support team.