Make a credential program update visible in Canvas
When an update affects a defined Canvas audience, turn its supplied notice and timing into an account notification.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Why this helps
Program changes can be missed when someone has to manually rewrite and distribute the notice across the learning system.
- Bring relevant program updates into Canvas.
- Use supplied start, end, and role details.
- Reduce manual announcement distribution.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Accredible and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Describe that a program update request should create a Canvas account notification using supplied notice, timing, and role details.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real update and valid notification roles and times.
Questions about this workflow
Can this notify selected course users?
This action creates a global account notification and accepts notification roles. Confirm the intended audience and roles before using it.
What timing is required?
Supply valid start and end times, with the end time after the start time.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Accredible certificates to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Accredible certificates triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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