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Using .csv files to import courses / sessions - Instructor ID

  • March 12, 2024
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DaveBee
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Greetings, 

I am experimenting with the import from .csv function for vILT courses & sessions. When it comes to assigning instructors via .csv file, you need “instructor_id” -- a numeric 4-digit code from what I can tell. But for the life of me, I can’t seem to find where to get this code.

Has anyone else run into this and can shed some light?

Best answer by lrnlab

It’s like the system generated user ID. Easiest way I know to get this is to export the user data from the user management screen.

 

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lrnlab
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  • March 12, 2024

It’s like the system generated user ID. Easiest way I know to get this is to export the user data from the user management screen.

 


DaveBee
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  • March 12, 2024

Hi Irnlab…

Yeah exactly… the system generated ID. Great suggestion, I will give this a try and update the thread.

 

Thank you!


elamast
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  • March 12, 2024

Mine are 5 digit user IDs.  Let me know if you’re looking for a way to get these via the API.


lrnlab
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  • March 12, 2024

glad to help @DaveBee 

 

Note about the length of the ID’s...these number are generated automatically each time a user profile is created. Not sure what number they begin on but ig you trace it all back to your original users (probably your super admins or other specialist that helped you set up the site), you’l be able to see the number progression. It’s the same with most other entries like courses, checklists, etc.


DaveBee
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  • March 12, 2024

@elamast, you are correct, the IDs are 5 digits it turns out. I did not have the option in our deployment to export from the user management page, but I was able to run a quick user report and viola! Finally, was able to import a list of instructors to a list of sessions via .csv no problem.

Many thanks @Irnlab!  I may get the hang of Docebo yet 😀