Compare the operating models
A fictional eight-week cohort includes sessions S1–S8 for enrolled learners. A drop-in offer lets learners choose available sessions separately. The same timetable can serve both, but their attendance lists are produced differently.
| Business requirement | Course enrolment | Drop-in registration |
|---|---|---|
| Participation promise | Learner belongs to the cohort | Only selected session reserved |
| Class list | Derived from enrolment/session plan | Derived from session bookings |
| Missing S3 | Attendance gap within course | No S3 booking may exist |
Work through the chosen model
Enrolment links learner, course/cohort and included session plan. Attendance remains per session. Drop-ins link learner to chosen sessions without inventing course completion. Supplied make-up rules need separate content and capacity checks.
- Choose course or drop-in offer
- Create enrolment or session registrations
- Record actual session attendance
Enrolment supports continuity but needs course changes and attendance policy. Drop-ins are flexible but should not imply curriculum progression or automatic make-up coverage.
Lee’s enrolment covers S1–S8, with S3 recorded absent. Bo books S2/S5 only, producing two registrations and no eight-week enrolment.
When the other model fits
All customers freely choose any sessions with no cohort obligation. Keep course enrolment?
Show the worked answer
Not for that supplied offer. Use session registrations and any actual pass rights separately.