# Assigning Courses using WatchDog University

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The **Assigning Courses** feature in **WatchDog University** allows administrators to assign cybersecurity awareness training to users within their organization. Assigning courses ensures employees receive the appropriate training and enables administrators to track progress and completion across the organization.

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span> plan with <i>limitations</i>
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## How to Assign a Course

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Only a **subset of WatchDog University courses** are available on the Free Plan
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<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
    Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
  </Step>
  <Step title="Navigate to WD University">
    Select **WD University** from the left navigation menu.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Go To Library">
    Select the **Library** tab within **WD University**.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Choose A Course">
    Find the **course** you want to assign.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Assign Course">
    Click **Assign Course**.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Select Users">
    Select the **users** you want to enroll in the course.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Select Due Date">
    Using the **date selector** choose when you want the course to be completed by.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Assign Course">
    Select **Assign** to enroll the selected users to the following course!
  </Step>
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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The selected users are **enrolled in the course**.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>The course will appear in the user's **Enrolled** tab</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Users can begin the course immediately.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Administrators can monitor progress using the **Courses Log**.</TipInfo>

## Troubleshooting

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If a course cannot be assigned:

- Verify the course is available in your **current WatchDog plan**
- Some courses are only available on **Core** or **Business** plans
    
If you already purchased a WatchDog Security Package, ensure you are assigned the license via the User Management Page
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