What access controls can I set for courses?

You can restrict access based on user roles, group memberships, course completion prerequisites, date ranges, and subscription status. Multiple conditions can be combined for complex enrollment requirements.

Can I set course prerequisites?

Yes, you can require students to complete specific courses or lessons before accessing advanced content. This creates structured learning paths where foundational material must be mastered first.

Does it support time-based access?

Yes, you can set access start dates and expiration dates. This is useful for cohort-based courses, limited-time access periods, and subscription models where access expires without renewal.

Can I manage group enrollments?

Yes, the plugin supports group-based access where entire groups of users can be enrolled or restricted from courses. This is helpful for corporate training scenarios with team-based course assignments.

Is LearnDash required?

Yes, this plugin extends LearnDash LMS with advanced access control features. LearnDash must be installed and activated for the Course Access Manager to function.

Control and manage access permissions for LearnDash courses and content

LearnDash LMS Course Access Manager

Name: LearnDash LMS Course Access Manager
Brand: PluginTheme
SKU: PT1033
Price: 4.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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May 22, 2018

LearnDash Course Access Manager provides granular control over course access based on user roles, groups, course prerequisites, and expiration settings within LearnDash LMS.

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What is LearnDash LMS Course Access Manager?

LearnDash Course Access Manager is a WordPress plugin that provides advanced access control for LearnDash LMS courses, managing permissions based on user roles, groups, prerequisites, and time-based expiration rules. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.

Key Features

Role-Based Access

Restrict course access by user roles and group memberships

Prerequisites

Require course completions before accessing advanced content

Time Limits

Set access start dates, durations, and expiration rules

Admin Dashboard

Overview of user access, enrollments, and prerequisites status

Who is this for?

LearnDash administrators, corporate training managers, and online course operators who need granular control over course access beyond the default LearnDash enrollment and permission settings.

Pros

Granular access rules combining multiple criteria
Role and group-based enrollment management
Course prerequisite chains for learning paths
Time-based access with start and expiration dates
Administrative dashboard for enrollment overview

Cons

•Requires LearnDash LMS as a dependency
•Complex access rules may confuse administrators initially
•No student-facing access request workflow

Product Description

LearnDash LMS Course Access Manager extends LearnDash with advanced access control capabilities. It lets administrators manage who can access specific courses based on user roles, group memberships, completion prerequisites, and time-based expiration rules.

Key Capabilities

Role-based course access restrictions
Group-based enrollment management
Course prerequisite chains and requirements
Time-based access with start and expiration dates
Content dripping enhancements beyond default LearnDash

Access Rules

Define complex access rules combining multiple criteria. For example, require users to be in a specific group AND have completed a prerequisite course AND have an active subscription before accessing advanced content.

Management Dashboard

An administrative interface shows which users have access to which courses, when access expires, and what prerequisites remain. Bulk operations help manage enrollment for large groups of learners.

Our Verdict

PluginTheme Team

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8/10

Useful access control layer for LearnDash environments with complex enrollment requirements. Particularly helpful for corporate training with structured learning paths and time-limited access.