What are Teams and how can I use them?

In this article, you will learn what Teams are and how you can use them on the platform.

What are Teams?

Teams are ways to group users across the platform. Teams are usually built to match the hierarchy of the organisation, which helps to deliver training that is needed for competencies in users' roles. This is because you can assign content or make content visible to specific Teams.

How do I create a Team?

In the top navigation bar, select the + icon > Select Team

Go through the creator:

Step 1: Key details

Choose a tile image for the Team
Give the Team a name
Write in your descriptions
Choose appropriate tags to be linked with the Team
Click Next

Step 2: Type

Select the type of Team you are setting up i.e standard/social

There are different options for each type, so please select your options accordingly

Click Next

Step 3: Managers

Designate a manager by searching for a name
Select whether you want to add any secondary or stand-in managers

Click Next

Step 4: Privacy

Select how users can find or join the Team

Public - Visible to all - users can join/leave the Team as they wish

Private - Visible to all - users must be invited or can apply to join the Team

Secret - Hidden from public view - users must be invited to join the Team

Step 5: Hierarchy

Decide if your Team will have a Parent or Sub-team

[explain parent and sub-teams here]

Step 6: People

Search for Team members

Step 7: Complete the creation

Once you’re happy with the results, click Done. You’ll receive a screen confirming the creation of the Team or the creator will close.

Step 1: Upload the CSV file

You can use our CSV template to help avoid any errors upon completion
Please view the top tips at the bottom of the wizard, as the information there is essential to know
Click Next

Step 2: Review

Double-check your CSV by making sure the CSV Column Label matches the Learn Amp Field

Step 3: Confirmation

Confirm the creation of your Teams

Click Next

Step 4: Complete the creation

Once you’re happy with the results, click Done. You’ll receive a screen confirming the creation of the Teams or the creator will close.

How can I be certain I have created the Team properly?

You can double-check to see whether you have created the team in the appropriate way by using the following pathway:

In the top navigation bar, select People > Click on Teams chart

This chart gives an overview of all of the teams within the company

You can click on a team to have a more in-depth look