Review existing credentials for a new course
When Canvas creates a course, have Notis retrieve credentials for review against the course plan or other criteria you provide.
Trigger
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Action
List Credentials
Tool to list credentials. use after authentication to retrieve paginated credentials.
Why this helps
Existing credential records can be overlooked when planning a new course in a separate system.
- Bring existing records into course planning.
- Use a specific search criterion to guide the review.
- Reduce duplicate or disconnected credential research.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Certifier once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Describe the credential records to retrieve and report in one instruction.
- 4Pick New Course Created for User as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one newly created course and review the returned credentials.
Questions about this workflow
Does this check whether an award is valid?
No. It lists credentials. The listed credentials should not be treated as verified awards.
Can it compare credentials with course details?
Yes, if the relevant course details and comparison criteria are available in the event data or supplied in the instruction.
Does it create or update credentials?
No. The list action retrieves records for review.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Certifier. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Certifier actions
Recurring trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Certifier, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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