03.02.2014

SkillsServe 4.9 Release Notes

Overview

We’re pleased to announce SkillsServe 4.9 launched in late January 2014.

What’s new in this version?

Sage Pay Payment Provider

Is it a new feature or an upgrade?	This is an upgrade to the payment system in SkillsServe
How it works…	SkillsServe now supports Sage Pay, as well as WorldPay
Why is this beneficial?	This provides an additional payment method for courses.
Default or configurable?	This is a configurable feature in SkillsServe 4.9. Please speak to your account manager for more details.

Activity Email Reminders can be configured to be sent on registrations only

Is it a new feature or an upgrade?	This is an upgrade to SkillsServe’s email system
How it works…	When adding an Email Reminder for an activity via the Content Manager, you can now send a customised email when a user first registers.
Why is this beneficial?	As you can write the email yourself, it’s more personalised than the system-generated alternative. Registration emails for specific activities with additional information can be added to the current system-generated emails.
Default or configurable?	This feature is automatically available in SkillsServe 4.9 for sites

Same Sign-On Implementation using RESTful API

Is it a new feature or an upgrade?	This is a new feature in SkillsServe.
How it works…	This allows users to log into SkillsServe using Same Sign-On, adding an extra level of security. Same Sign-On previously had only limited availability, but is now open to use by more people.
Why is this beneficial?	Same Sign-On makes logging into your SkillsServe account more secure.
Default or configurable?	This is a configurable feature in SkillsServe 4.9. Please speak to your account manager for more details.

Slight Changes in the order of forms within the Forms Homepage Portlet

Is it a new feature or an upgrade?	This is an upgrade to the Forms Portlet which is visible on the homepage of sites using Training & Compliance.
How it works…	The Forms Homepage Portlet now displays incomplete forms/appraisals first, those which are yet to be started second, and forms/appraisals of managed staff third.
Why is this beneficial?	Giving priority to incomplete forms/appraisals means there’s less chance of starting a new task before finishing an old one.
Default or configurable?	This feature is automatically available in SkillsServe 4.9 when using the Forms Homepage Portlet.

Stuart Jones

CTO

Working in the eLearning industry for 17 years, Stuart has focused on the development and delivery…