From 41b16452b46d46a0dd1158493598a3479af8be2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carol Tong Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:51:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add email template for verified certificate date --- .../course_authors/source/change_log.rst | 4 ++- .../releasing_course/course_launching.rst | 32 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 35 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst index d469e2d8d6..c33230c00a 100644 --- a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst +++ b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/change_log.rst @@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ October, 2014 * - Date - Change - * - 10/29/2014 + * - 10/30/14 + - Added :ref:`email template` for reminding students of last day to register for verified certificates. + * - 10/29/14 - Added information about course start time visibility to :ref:`The Course Start Date`. * - 10/28/14 - Added section for :ref:`Show Reset Button` in :ref:`Problem Settings` diff --git a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/releasing_course/course_launching.rst b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/releasing_course/course_launching.rst index 07773982a1..39b5f16411 100644 --- a/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/releasing_course/course_launching.rst +++ b/docs/en_us/course_authors/source/releasing_course/course_launching.rst @@ -323,6 +323,7 @@ milestones, as models for your own course communications. * :ref:`Prelaunch Reminder` * :ref:`Launch Day Welcome` +* :ref:`Verified Registration Reminder` * :ref:`Midcourse Encouragement` * :ref:`Midcourse Events` * :ref:`Technical Issue` @@ -413,6 +414,37 @@ personally introduces the course team leader. Search for the values enclosed by {name} and the {course number} staff +.. _Verified Registration Reminder: + +============================================= +Reminder to Register for Verified Certificate +============================================= + +After your course has launched, you can send an email to remind students that +the last day to register for a verified certificate is approaching. You can use +this template as a starting point for your own message; search for the values +enclosed by {braces} and replace them with information for your course. + +:: + + Subject: Earn an edX verified certificate for {course name}! + + Dear students, + + Interested in using an edX certificate to bolster a college application or to + advance your career? With an edX verified certificate, you can demonstrate to + colleges, employers, and colleagues that you successfully completed a + challenging edX course, while helping to support the edX mission. + + We would like to remind you that {date} is the last day to register for a + verified certificate in {course name}. Registering for a certificate is easy! + Just go to this course on your edX dashboard and click "Challenge Yourself". + + Good luck! + + {name} and the {course number} staff + + .. _Midcourse Encouragement: ==========================