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How to Assign Candidates to a Testing Session

Article verified for Release 14.2 on June 19, 2025.

This article explains how to assign candidates to a testing session in YouTestMe GetCertified.
Depending on the session settings, candidates can either be assigned manually or allowed to self-enroll. This article will guide you through both methods.

Setting Up Candidate Assignment During Session Creation

During the session creation process, you will reach the Candidates section. Here, you can define how candidates can access the test. There are two main methods:

  • Manual Assignment
  • Self-Enrollment

Allowing Candidates to Self-Enroll

To let candidates join the session on their own, enable the Allow candidates to self-enroll option. This allows candidates to start the test without being manually assigned.

Once the session is published, the test will automatically appear in the My Exams panel for all users who meet the self-enrollment criteria.

Required Authorization 

If the Required authorization option is enabled, only users who receive authorization under the Authorization tab will be able to access the test.

For more details, refer to the article: How to Create Test Authorizations

Who Can Self-Enroll

When self-enrollment is enabled, you can define which group of users is allowed to self-enroll using the Who can self-enroll dropdown menu. The available options are:

  • Any user from the application
    The test will be visible to all registered users in the system.
  • Members of a user group
    When this option is selected, an additional dropdown menu will appear. Use it to choose the specific user group whose members will be allowed to see and access the test.
  • Members of a training course
    When this option is selected, an additional drop-down menu will appear. Use it to choose the specific training course. Only members of that course will be able to see and take the test.

Booking and Retake Pricing 

If needed, you can define:

  • A Booking price: the cost to initially book the session.
  • A Retake price: the cost for each retake attempt.

Specify Seat Booking Options 

This option is only available if self-enrollment is enabled.

When the Specify seat booking options is enabled, you can configure detailed seat reservation settings, such as:

  • Setting deadlines for booking and cancellation
  • Defining the session’s seat capacity 

Note: By default, the number of available seats is set to Unlimited. To limit the number of bookings, uncheck the Unlimited box and specify the desired number of available seats.

 

      Assigning Candidates to a Testing Session

          If you choose not to enable candidate self-enrollment during session creation, manual assignment becomes mandatory. In this case, you have the option to specify who can be assigned to the session using the “Who can be assigned” dropdown menu. The available options are:

          • Any user from the application
            You will be able to assign candidates from the full list of users in the system.
          • Members of a user group
            Only users who belong to the selected user group can be assigned to the session.
          • Members of a training course
            Only users who are enrolled in the selected training course can be assigned.

          Once the session is created, you can proceed to manually assign candidates to it. by following these steps:

          1. Click the three dots in the top-left corner of the session card.
          2. Select Candidates, then click Assign candidates.
          3. A window will appear showing a list of users, depending on the option you selected earlier

          In this window:

          • Select one or more candidates from the list.

            • Use the search box to find users by their username, first name, or last name.
            • Tick the checkbox next to each candidate you wish to assign.
          • Click the Confirm button to complete the assignment.

          After you assign candidates to a testing session and the test is published, the test will appear in their “My Exams” panel.

          Note: Only candidates who are assigned to the testing session will be able to start the test-taking process.

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