Course Scheduler Addon for LifterLMS 1.0.5

The Course Scheduler Addon for LifterLMS is a powerful extension designed to give instructors precise control over when students can access specific course content.

While LifterLMS includes basic "drip" functionality in the core plugin, the Course Scheduler (often referred to as the LifterLMS Drip system) expands these capabilities to support complex enrollment timelines and fixed-date scheduling.

🛠 Core Scheduling Methods

The addon provides three primary ways to unlock content for your students:

1. Drip Content (Relative to Enrollment)

This is the most popular method for evergreen courses. You set lessons to unlock a specific number of days, weeks, or months after a student joins the course.

Example: Lesson 1 is available immediately; Lesson 2 unlocks 7 days after enrollment.

2. Fixed Date Scheduling

Perfect for "Live" cohorts or university-style semesters. You set a specific calendar date and time when a lesson becomes available to everyone, regardless of when they signed up.

Example: "The Final Exam module opens on December 15th at 9:00 AM."

3. Prerequisite-Based Scheduling

Lessons remain locked until the student has completed a specific previous lesson or passed a required quiz.

⚙️ Key Features

Customizable Lock Icons: You can change the appearance of locked lessons in the course syllabus to match your brand.

Email Notifications: Automatically trigger an email to the student the moment a new lesson is "dripped" or unlocked, keeping them engaged.

Section-Level Scheduling: You can schedule entire sections of a course to unlock at once, rather than manually setting every individual lesson.

Course Flow Visualization: Easily see the timeline of your course from the student's perspective to ensure no one is overwhelmed by too much content at once.

🚀 How to Set It Up

Once the addon is installed and activated:

Navigate to your Course Builder.

Select a Lesson.

In the lesson settings sidebar, look for the Drip / Access tab.

Choose your Drip Method (Specific Date or Enrollment Date).

Set your timing parameters and click Update.

💎 Why Use This Addon?

Improved Retention: Prevents "binge-watching" and ensures students actually digest the material before moving forward.

Reduced Refund Rates: By dripping content over the first 30 days, you encourage students to stay engaged past the typical refund window.

Automated Management: Once set, the system runs on autopilot, handling hundreds of students on different timelines simultaneously.

⚠️ Important Compatibility Note

The Course Scheduler requires the LifterLMS Core plugin (free) to be installed. It is included in the "Universe Bundle" and "Infinity Bundle," or it can be purchased as an individual addon.

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