The Course Duration feature allows instructors to pre-set the course duration, the time span when the course is available to students. This feature is mainly used for distance education courses that have a set time limit on completion, or are only offered for a limited amount of time.

Note: The Course Availability setting will override the Course Duration setting. If the final date of the duration has passed, but the Course Availability setting is Yes, students will be able to access the course. Even though the Course Duration Ending Date has passed, you will still need to make the Course Availability setting No.

From the Control Panel:

1. Click on the Settings link in the Course Options section.
2. Click on the Course Duration link.
3. Chose Continuous, Select Dates or Days.
4. Check the box next to the Start or Ending Date.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

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Q: How is this feature different than Course Availability?

A: The Course Availability feature is a direct on or off option. The instructor manually makes the course available, or visible to students using that feature in real time. Course Duration allows you to set a time or time limit on the course.