Training Plan Notifications
Overview
Training plan notifications are automated messages that fire based on learner activity and deadlines. They come in two flavors:
- Learner notifications — Keep learners accountable with assignment alerts, deadline reminders, and overdue notices.
- Manager notifications — Keep managers informed about at-risk learners, completions, and weekly progress summaries.
Both are delivered via two channels: Email and In-App (the notification center inside Brevity). You can enable one or both channels.
Configuring Notifications
- Open a training plan.
- Go to the Settings panel.
- Find the Notifications section.
- Select notification channels (Email, In-App, or both).
- Toggle individual notifications on or off for learners and managers.
- Changes take effect immediately for future events on that plan.
Learner Notifications
| Notification | When It Fires | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | When a learner is assigned to the plan. For scheduled assignments, this fires on the start date. | On |
| Early Reminder | 7 days before the deadline | On |
| Urgent Reminder | 1 day before the deadline | On |
| Overdue | After the deadline passes. Repeats every 3 days until the plan is completed. | On |
Manager Notifications
| Notification | When It Fires | Default |
|---|---|---|
| At-Risk Learners | When a learner is within 3 days of their due date and hasn't completed the plan | On |
| Completion | When a learner completes a training plan | On |
| Weekly Summary Digest | Every Friday — a weekly summary of completion activity across all plans | On |
Who Receives Manager Notifications?
Manager notifications are sent to org admins and team admins — specifically, active users with an admin role in your organization.
Setting Org-Level Defaults
You can configure org-level notification defaults so that all new training plans start with your preferred settings. Individual plan settings override the org defaults.
The reminder timing is also configurable at the org level. The default intervals are:
- Early reminder: 7 days before due date
- Urgent reminder: 1 day before due date
- Overdue repeat: Every 3 days after the deadline
FAQs
Do notifications require any additional setup?
No. Notifications use your existing email infrastructure. In-app notifications appear in the user's notification center inside Brevity. Both channels are enabled by default on new plans.
Can I customize the notification email content?
Not currently. Notification content is standardized. Custom notification templates are not supported at this time.
Can I change the reminder timing (e.g., 5 days instead of 7)?
Yes. The early reminder, urgent reminder, and overdue repeat intervals are configurable at the org level. Default values are 7 days, 1 day, and 3 days respectively.
What determines "at risk"?
A learner is considered at risk when they are within 3 days of their due date and have not completed the plan.
Do learners get notified when a scheduled assignment starts?
Yes. For scheduled assignments, the assignment notification fires on the scheduled start date — not when the assignment is first created.
Related Articles
- Building a Training Plan in Brevity — Full walkthrough of creating a plan
- Assigning Training Plans: Scheduling, Due Dates & Enrollment — Notifications fire relative to scheduled start and due dates
- Training Plan Analytics — At-risk and overdue statuses visible in analytics