Custom Profile Fields

Custom Profile Fields

OVERVIEW

Customize what information you wish to collect from your LMS users by creating new profile categories and fields.

In Pluto LMS, custom profile fields allow administrators to create additional fields to gather and store specific information about users. These fields go beyond the default profile information such as name, email, and picture. They enable administrators to tailor the user profiles to fit the specific needs and requirements of their LMS. This information can then be used to auto create course groups, auto filter users to user segments, and more.

In summary, custom profile fields provide administrators with the ability to collect additional user information, personalize the user experience, generate custom reports, improve communication, and facilitate integration with other systems. They offer flexibility and customization options to tailor the LMS platform according to the unique needs of an organization or learning environment.

USE CASE EXAMPLE:

Suppose there is an LMS implemented in a corporate training environment. The LMS is used to deliver various training programs to employees across different departments. In this scenario, custom profile fields can be utilized to enhance the learning experience and streamline administrative processes.

Here are some examples of how the profile fields can be used:

Department Field - A custom profile field called "Department" can be created to capture the department to which each employee belongs. This information can help administrators and instructors to group users based on their departments for targeted communication or specific department-focused training programs.

Job Title Field - Another custom field named "Job Title" can be added to gather information about the employees' roles within the organization. This information can be utilized to personalize the learning content and recommendations based on job roles, ensuring that employees receive training relevant to their specific responsibilities.
Step 1: Click on "Site Admin", followed by "User Management", then "Custom profile fields."





Step 2: By default, no additional fields are given. You can create new categories or fields.



A. CREATE PROFILE FIELD CATEGORY


After clicking on "Create a new profile category", enter a category name, then "Save changes."


B. CREATE PROFILE FIELDS

After clicking on "Create a new profile field", specify the type of input for your new profile field.



Set your profile field Short name (used for bulk uploads) and Name. 



Optionally, define the settings of your custom profile field.



When adding the "text input" profile field type, you can add default text (which will be displayed in the profile field by default) to provide your users with an explanation of what information to enter in the profile field:



Once you're happy, click "Save changes."

Once you have created your profile fields and categories, they will be displayed in "Custom profile fields" as shown below. You can always delete or edit custom profile fields or categories using the gear and bin icon.