Restrict access FAQ

What IS restrict access?

Restrict access is a feature that enables an instructor to release resources and activities for their users based on certain criteria such as date, grade received or participation.

Where are the restrict access settings?

‘Conditional access’ needs to be enabled by an administrator in Administration > Site administration > Advanced features and an instructor will then see “restrict access” options in the set-up screen of each activity.

Can I make access to a course conditional upon completing another course?

Not currently, no. It is not possible to restrict access to course B until a user has completed course A. There are workarounds though such as setting a final page at the end, of course, A which is only revealed once the user has completed course A. In this page you can include the enrollment key for course B. However – this relies on trusting users not to pass the key onto others.

There is one additional plugin for LMS – With this plugin, it is possible to create a chain of courses. After completion of a course, the user is automatically enrolled in one or more other courses. But it is also possible to give a user another role in the same course when he/she completes the course.

Can I restrict access to a whole section, not just individual activities?

Yes you can. The settings are within each course section when you click the “edit” icon.

Can I hide an item, reveal it, and then hide it again?

Yes, you can.