Overview
Managing timezones is essential for creators hosting courses across different regions. Cademy offers easy-to-use tools to ensure seamless scheduling, consistent communication, and accurate timing across all your courses and occurrences.
Default Timezone Settings
Profile Timezone
When you create a Cademy account, your browser’s timezone is automatically set as the default.
This setting applies to all new courses unless manually updated.
Course Timezone
Courses inherit the profile’s default timezone:
You can customise the timezone for individual courses in Advanced Settings.
Occurrence Timezone
Occurrences inherit the course’s default timezone when created:
You have the flexibility to assign a specific timezone to each occurrence.
Setting Default Timezones
Profile Default Timezone
To set your default timezone for all new courses:
1. Go to Profile Settings. (https://admin.cademy.io/profile)
2. Locate the Time Zone field.
3. Choose your preferred timezone and save changes.
⚠️ Note: All new courses will default to this timezone.
Course Default Timezone
To configure the default timezone for a specific course:
1. Log in to the Admin Dashboard.
2. Navigate to the course’s settings.
3. Open Advanced Settings, and find the Default Timezone section.
⚠️ Note: All new occurrences for this course will inherit this timezone.
Changing Timezones for Occurrences
Updating Timezones Individually
To change the timezone for a single occurrence:
1. Log in to your Cademy Admin Dashboard.
2. Open the course and navigate to the Dates tab.
3. Select the occurrence you want to edit.
4. Use the Timezone Dropdown to select the desired timezone.
5. Save the changes.
Viewing Timezone Information
Cademy displays timezone information across various areas for clarity:
Course Dashboard: Displayed in the dates block.
Admin Settings: Visible in the dates list under course settings.
Public Course Page: Customers can view timezone details for occurrences.
Payment Confirmation: Timezone information is included in emails and booking confirmations.
Calendar Integration: Timezones sync when students use the “Add to Calendar” feature.
Important Notes
Manual Updates for Occurrences: Changing a course’s timezone does not automatically update existing occurrences. Adjust these individually to ensure accuracy.
Use Consistent Timezones: Consistency reduces confusion for students attending courses across regions.
FAQ: Managing Timezones on Cademy
What is the profile timezone?
What is the profile timezone?
The educator timezone is automatically set to match your browser’s timezone when you create your account. This timezone becomes the default for all new courses unless updated manually.
Can I change the default timezone for my courses?
Can I change the default timezone for my courses?
Yes, you can change the default timezone for your courses by:
Logging into the Admin Dashboard.
Navigating to the specific course’s Advanced Settings.
Updating the Default Timezone field.
How do occurrences inherit timezones?
How do occurrences inherit timezones?
Occurrences automatically inherit the default timezone of the course they belong to. However, you can override this and assign a specific timezone to individual occurrences.
What happens if I change the course’s timezone?
What happens if I change the course’s timezone?
Changing a course’s timezone will not automatically update the timezones for existing occurrences. You must manually update each occurrence to reflect the new course timezone.
How do I update the timezone for a specific occurrence?
How do I update the timezone for a specific occurrence?
To update an occurrence’s timezone:
Log in to your Cademy Admin Dashboard.
Open the course and go to the Dates tab.
Select the occurrence you want to edit.
Use the Timezone Dropdown Menu to select a new timezone.
Save the changes.