How to Restrict Repeat Attempts on a Course

If you want learners to take your course seriously — or if you need to meet compliance or certification standards — it’s important to limit how many times a course can be attempted.

ProProfs Training Maker lets you set clear attempt limits and tie them to user identity, so no one can bypass rules by retaking a course anonymously.

Why Limit Course Attempts?

Restricting repeat attempts isn't just about control — it’s about preserving the integrity of your training. When learners know they only have one chance, they’re more likely to engage with the material seriously instead of clicking through carelessly.

Limiting attempts also helps you:

• Prevent guesswork or trial-and-error completions

• Stop users from retaking the course using different emails or devices

• Maintain the credibility of assessments and certifications

• Reinforce accountability in compliance or high-stakes training

This simple setting can go a long way in making your training more effective, secure, and results-driven.

What You Can Restrict

• Number of attempts per user (e.g., only 1 attempt allowed)

• User identification by name, email, or other data fields to block multiple submissions

• Security settings to support access tracking and prevent impersonation

Here's how you can configure the number of attempts:

Step 1: Navigate to the Settings of the desired course.

Step 2: Under the General tab, locate the Number of Attempts Allowed option. Click the dropdown menu and select One Attempt Per User.

Step 3: Switch to the Security tab within the Settings.

Step 4: In the Tracking section, enable the user data capture feature by selecting options such as Name and Email. This ensures that any attempt with the same name or email ID is identified as a repeat attempt by the same user.

Step 5: Save your course settings to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can effectively limit users to a single attempt per course, thereby preventing repeat attempts by the same user.

FAQs

Can I allow more than one attempt if needed?
Yes, you can choose from multiple attempt options—such as 2, 3, or unlimited—based on your course’s intent.

What happens if a learner tries to access the course again?
They’ll see a message that they’ve already completed the course or are not permitted to retake it.

Does this apply to quizzes, too?
Quiz attempt limits are set separately. This setting only applies to course-level access.

And that's it! If you encounter any issues or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our support team.