Post-Course Surveys (Evaluations)
Who this guide is for: Admins and authors who collect learner feedback (Kirkpatrick Level 1 reaction) after a course.
Each course can have one optional survey. It is not scored and not required — learners are invited to give feedback after they complete the course. Results feed the future learning-effectiveness rollup.
Build the survey
- Open the course in Admin → Courses.
- In the editor’s settings column, find Post-course survey.
- Set a title and keep Survey active checked.
- Click + Add question for each question and choose a type:
| Type | Learner sees |
|---|---|
| Rating scale | A 1–N rating (set the max) |
| Single choice | Radio buttons (one option per line) |
| Multiple choice | Checkboxes (one option per line) |
| Free text | A comment box |
- Click Save survey.
What learners see
After a learner completes the course, the course page shows a Give feedback link to the survey. Each learner can submit once (re-opening updates their answer). Surveys never block completion or certificates.
View results
In the same Post-course survey panel, click View results:
- Rating scale → average + response count
- Single / multiple choice → counts per option
- Free text → number of written answers
Configuration reference
| Field | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Survey panel | Shown to learners |
| Active | Survey panel | Uncheck to stop collecting |
| Question type | Add question | scale / single / multi / text |
| Options | Add question (single/multi) | One per line, ≥ 2 |
| Max rating | Add question (scale) | 2–10 |
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Learners don’t see the survey | Not completed yet, survey inactive, or no questions | They must complete the course; keep the survey active with ≥1 question |
| ”Choice questions need at least two options” | Fewer than two options | Add more options (one per line) |
| No results | No responses yet | Results appear as learners submit |