Use the Instructors record to list an instructor on a Courses record. If you select the Registered Instructor Required option on the Courses record, only instructors who are listed on the Courses record can be assigned to teach classes based on this course.

Access the Instructors record from the Courses service by right-clicking in the Instructors tab and selecting New. A window displays.

Comments Tab

Enter optional comments about the instructor on this tab.

Designations Tab

Use the Designations tab to list qualifications (designations) that this instructor has. Designations may include degrees or professional certificates earned, or other qualifications that your organization wants to track.

To add any designation that applies to this instructor, right-click in the gray area on the tab and select New.

Comments Tab

Enter any comments regarding the Instructor Designation.

General Tab

Designation (Required)

Enter the name of the instructor designation. Use the Find feature or click the Designation link to create a new Instructor Designations record. See About the Instructor Designations Form for more information.

Status (Required)

Select the status of this instructor designation. Options are Active, Inactive, Expired, or Cancelled. The default is Active.

Start Date (Required)

Enter the start date when this instructor designation applies. The default is the current date.

End Date

Enter the end date when this instructor designation ceases to apply. For example, an instructor might have to renew a certification every year to remain qualified. In this case, enter the date when the current certification expires.

General Tab

Instructor (Required)

Enter the name of the instructor. Use the Find feature or click the Instructor link to create a new Persons record.

Status (Required)

Select the status of the instructor. The default is Active. Options are Active, Inactive, Cancelled, or Expired. Note that only instructors with a status of Active can be assigned to a Classes record.

Rank

Optionally, enter a numeric rank for this instructor.