How to Set and Align Course Time Zones in ProProfs Training Maker

If you manage learners across different regions, setting the correct time zone in your ProProfs account is essential. This ensures that your course timings, deadlines, and reports reflect your actual working hours, not the system default.

Why This Matters

• Keeps deadlines accurate – Learners will see assignment due dates and quiz availability in the correct local time, avoiding late submissions caused by mismatched zones.

• Improves reporting clarity – Activity logs, completion timestamps, and attendance records match your actual time, which is important for audits or compliance reviews.

• Supports cross-region teams – Whether you're in education or corporate training, a consistent time zone helps instructors and learners stay aligned on schedules without second-guessing meeting times.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Go to My Account, which appears when hovering the cursor over the profile icon in the top right corner. 

2. Under Profile, navigate to the Time Zone dropdown and click the arrow to open the list of available time zones. Select your time zone.

3. Click Save Settings to apply your new time zone to your account.

Best Practices

• Set the time zone before launching a course, especially if you're setting up fixed schedules or deadline-driven modules.

• If you work with learners across countries, communicate the selected time zone clearly in your course announcements.

• For organizations using ProProfs in multiple branches, have each admin set their account’s time zone individually — the platform currently doesn’t support centralized time zone control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my time zone affect my existing course schedules?
No. Time zone settings apply to how time-related information is displayed in your account. Existing course settings won’t be altered, but timestamps will now reflect your updated time zone.

Can each user set their own time zone?
Yes. Time zone settings are account-specific. Each admin or instructor can set their preferred time zone based on their location.

Is the learner's view affected by my time zone settings?
Yes, learners will see time-based activities (like start times or deadlines) based on the time zone you’ve selected. To avoid confusion, mention the applicable time zone in course instructions if your learners are in different locations.

Will reports adjust automatically if I change my time zone?
Yes, reports will reflect the new time zone for any activity completed after the change. Past logs will stay timestamped based on the original time zone at the time of action.

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