How to Add Assignments to a Course

Not every skill can be tested through multiple-choice questions. That’s where assignments come in. With ProProfs Training Maker, you can add assignments that require learners to upload documents, write open responses, or complete practical tasks.

This makes assignments ideal for:

• Real-world projects or workplace case studies

• File-based submissions like reports, spreadsheets, or presentations

• Instructor-evaluated tasks with manual grading and comments

• Role-specific training where learners must apply what they’ve learned

Assignments can be added anywhere in your course—after a video, chapter, or quiz—to reinforce deeper understanding.

Here’s what an assignment added to a course in ProProfs Training Maker would look like:

What learners will see:

• Download any attached assignment files

• Submit a response either by typing in the answer box or uploading a file

• Once submitted, instructors can review, download, and grade the response

• If the assignment is required, learners must complete it to progress

How to Add an Assignment to a Course

Step 1: Click the Add New button on the left panel or in the header menu and select Assignment.

Step 2: Enter the basic info of your assignment. Follow the screenshot instructions:

1. Assignment Name: Give a title to your assignment based on its placement in the course.

2. Instructions: Provide any specific details that learners may have to follow while completing the assignment.

3. Attach File: Upload the assignment file from your local storage.

4. Points: Enable this option to assign points to the assignment. You can use it for evaluation and reporting.

5. Due: Set a due date using the calendar if you want to keep it time-bound. Else, choose no due date.

6. Required Assignment: Enable this option to make it mandatory for learners to complete the assignment; otherwise, they can’t progress further in the course.

After the assignment is added, it will appear in the course, as shown below. Learners can download the file and use one of the following methods to answer it: write the answers in the box or upload a file with the solutions. 

After they click Submit, this is what it will look like. The instructor can download the answer file and evaluate it.

Best Practices for Instructors

• Attach clear instruction files (e.g., case study briefs or templates)

• Use the “Required Assignment” toggle to block progress until submitted

• Combine with earlier lessons, chapters, or videos for deeper understanding

• Assign points to factor into overall course scores

• Set due dates and use email reminders to drive timely submissions

FAQs

Can assignments be auto-graded?

No. Assignments are manually evaluated to support open-ended and file-based responses.

Can learners re-submit if they make a mistake?

By default, learners can only submit once. If you need to allow resubmission, you’ll need to delete their attempt manually.

Can multiple instructors review submissions?

Yes. If you have multiple admin/instructor accounts, anyone with access to the course can view and grade assignments.

How can I track pending submissions?

Go to the assignment's report section to view learners who haven’t submitted, who are awaiting review, and those who’ve been graded.

Can I send reminders for incomplete assignments?

Yes. Use the automated email reminder feature to prompt learners who haven’t submitted by the due date.

Final Note

Assignments are a powerful way to test more than memory—they evaluate how learners think, solve, and apply knowledge. Use them to create immersive, real-world learning experiences backed by tracking, evaluation, and optional point-based scoring.