User Manual

Learn how to navigate CIMG LMS based on your role. Pick a role tab below to view the relevant guide.

Getting Started

  1. Register an account: Visit the Register page and fill in your details. New student accounts require administrator approval before login.
  2. Sign in: Once approved, sign in at the Sign In page using your email and password (sent via email/SMS for first-time users).
  3. Reset your password: First-time users will be required to set a new password before continuing.
  4. Use the sidebar: After login, the left sidebar shows the navigation items relevant to your role. On mobile, tap the menu icon to open it.
  5. Get help: Click Help in the sidebar at any time to return to this manual.

Account Roles

  • Student: Browse and enroll in courses, view materials, submit assignments.
  • Instructor: Manage assigned courses, upload materials, create modules, and grade assignments.
  • Administrator: Manage users, courses, pathways, enrollments, materials, roles, and approvals.

Student Guide

As a student, you can browse the course catalogue, enroll in courses, view learning materials, and submit assignments.

Dashboard

Your starting point. Shows enrolled courses, upcoming assignments, and progress at a glance.

Browse Courses

Search the catalogue and click Enroll to request enrollment. An admin must approve your request.

My Courses

Lists every course you are approved for. Open a course to access its modules and materials.

Assignments

View assignment briefs, due dates, and your grades. Submit work directly through the assignment page.

Material Viewing Rules

  • All course materials are view-only.
  • Downloading, printing, copying, and screen capture are not permitted.
  • Each viewer is watermarked with your name and email.

Instructor Guide

Instructors manage assigned courses, upload materials, organise modules, and grade student work.

Dashboard

Snapshot of your courses, students, and pending submissions.

My Courses

Select a course to manage modules and upload materials. Use Add Module to create chapters and Upload Material to attach files.

Assignments

Create assignments, set due dates, review submissions, and provide grades and feedback.

Material Uploads

Supported types: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, MP4, MP3, WAV, AVI, MOV. Max 100 MB per file. Materials are always view-only.

Administrator Guide

Administrators have full access to manage the platform: users, courses, pathways, enrollments, materials, roles, and approvals.

Users

Create, edit, deactivate users. Assign roles. Default credentials are sent via email/SMS on creation.

Students

Manage student records. Bulk-import via CSV using the provided template.

Pathways

Group related courses into structured pathways. Pathways with enrolled students cannot be deleted.

Courses

Create courses, assign instructors and pathways, publish or unpublish.

Enrollments

Approve or reject student enrollment requests. Bulk actions are supported.

Materials

Upload and delete course materials. All materials are view-only by design.

Roles

Manage roles and the granular permissions assigned to them.

Student Approvals

Review pending student registrations. Approve in bulk to send credentials automatically.

Need more help? Contact your system administrator or the CIMG support team for assistance with account issues, missing courses, or technical problems.