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Tutorial4 minJanuary 10, 2026

Tutorial: import learners via CSV

Step-by-step guide to bulk invite your learners via a CSV file. Ideal for large cohorts.

Tutorial: import learners via CSV

Table of contents

Bulk import learnersCSV file formatStep by stepError handlingAfter import

Bulk import learners

For large cohorts, CSV import is the fastest way to enroll your learners.

CSV file format

Your file must contain at minimum an email column. Optional columns are:

ColumnRequiredExample
emailYesmarie@example.com
firstnameNoMarie
lastnameNoDupont

Step by step

  1. Go to Learners > Invite
  2. Click "CSV Import"
  3. Select your file
  4. OpenFormations automatically detects the columns
  5. Verify the column mapping
  6. Select the course(s) to assign
  7. Click "Import"

Error handling

ErrorCauseSolution
Invalid emailIncorrect formatCheck the format (xxx@xxx.xx)
DuplicateEmail already enrolledAutomatically ignored
Missing columnNo email columnRename the column

After import

  • Each learner receives an automatic invitation email
  • The status of each invitation is visible in the dashboard
  • You can resend unaccepted invitations

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