Prompt a Canvas discussion when a learner earns a certificate
When a certificate marks a meaningful milestone, use the request to start a focused course discussion in Canvas.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create discussion entry
Posts an entry in a Canvas discussion topic.
Why this helps
Learner reflections often get delayed when someone has to remember to write and post a discussion prompt after certification.
- Put reflection prompts in the course where learners already work.
- Reduce manual posting after a credential milestone.
- Use the prompt supplied with the completion request.
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 completion request containing a discussion topic and entry should post the entry to the specified Canvas topic.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real request and an existing Canvas discussion topic.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a discussion topic?
No. This action posts an entry to a discussion topic, so the topic must already exist in Canvas.
What if the request has no reflection text?
Provide the entry text in the request or have the automation ask for it. Do not rely on Notis to infer a learner's reflection.
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.
Abort Quiz Report Generation
Cancels quiz report generation or removes a previously generated report.
Create appointment group
Creates an appointment group with schedulable time slots.
Add conversation message
Adds a follow-up message to an existing conversation.
Create an assignment
Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
Add course to favorites
Adds a course to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Create assignment override
Creates an assignment override to adjust dates for selected students, a group, or a course section.
Add group to favorites
Adds a group to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Accredible certificates and Canvas, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Canvas.