This article explains the built-in roles in Classroom, how to create new roles, how to customize permissions, and how to add admin users.
Roles in Classroom
In Classroom, roles define the type of access an individual has in the system. Go to People > Roles to view and edit them. Classroom has 4 built-in roles:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Admin | Full access to all parts of the system. Admins see all learner functions, create and edit courses, packages, and site settings, and create and edit all user accounts. |
| Distributor (standalone users only) | A specialized role for distributing coupon codes externally to bring new learners to Classroom. |
| Learner | Users in the system. Learners have no administrative access by default. They access only the content that the permissions of their groups allow. |
| Supervisor | A type of admin role with access limited to the learners in a group that the supervisor has administrative access to. Supervisors view reports and progress for the learners in the groups they oversee, but not for all learners. |
Customizing role access
Each role has preset system defaults. Customize the access for a role to fit your use cases.
- On the Roles page, select the dropdown arrow for a role.
- In the settings that appear, select the radio button to enable Custom settings.
- Customize the options that appear for that role.
Adding new roles
In addition to the built-in roles, create custom roles based on your organization’s needs.
- On the Roles page, select Add Role. A line is added to the Roles list.
- Name the new role.
- Set the permission levels using the steps in Customizing role access.
Adding admin users
For steps to add an admin user, see Classroom - Adding an Admin User (For MC Professional Users).