Transcript Feature Overview 

CloudSDS LMS offers a robust Transcript Feature designed to help organizations and learners manage and verify learning achievements effectively. This feature enables users to view, generate, and manage detailed transcripts of courses and learning activities completed within the LMS. 

View & Generate Transcripts

1) View & Generate Transcripts

  • Template setup: Create and manage transcript templates (e.g., Modules → Manage Degree or equivalent).

  • Design: Build layouts using a text editor or HTML with inline CSS. Insert data variables (learner name, course, score, credits, grade, dates, certifications).

  • Auto-population: The LMS pulls completions, grades, and certification statuses from learner records/degree audits.

  • Assign to programs: Link a template to a degree audit/training program so transcripts reflect program progress.

  • Access & visibility:

    1. Admins/Instructors: View transcripts from learner lists within assigned programs.

    2. Learners: View transcripts in their portal (if enabled).

  • Publish controls: Publish to make visible; unpublish to hide pending verification.

  • Export/print: Output as PDF (and print) for sharing, audits, or records.

  • Custom variables: Add/edit custom data fields prior to finalizing.

  • Outcome: Formal, accurate transcript documents—easy to view, verify, export, and manage.

2) Download and Share 

Transcripts can be downloaded or shared for certification or reporting purposes. 

  • Step 1: Locate the Transcript 

Access the learner’s profile or training dashboard where transcripts are stored. This may be located under a specific module, such as “Training Records” or “Learning History,” in CloudSDS LMS. 

 

  • Step 2: View the Transcript 

Open the transcript document within the LMS to review the content, which includes course completions, grades, and certifications. 

 

  • Step 3: Download the Transcript 

Use the download option to export the transcript, typically available in PDF or other standard formats, suitable for offline use or printing. 

 

  • Step 4: Share the Transcript 

Transcripts can be shared directly via email from within the LMS or downloaded and then sent externally through email or other communication tools. 

 

  • Step 5: Export for Record Keeping or Audits 

Downloaded transcripts serve as official documentation for compliance, audits, or personal record keeping. 

 

  • Step 6: Automated Notifications (Optional) 

The LMS can be configured to automatically send transcripts or reminders about certification renewals to learners or administrators as needed. 

 

3) Integration

Goal: Keep training records synchronized across systems for a seamless compliance and reporting stack.

  • Centralized synchronization: Consolidates transcript data (completions, certifications) in one repository and syncs with HR, compliance, and SDS systems.

  • Real-time/near real-time updates: As courses are completed or certifications issued, transcripts update automatically across connected platforms.

  • APIs & data feeds: Integrate via REST APIs or scheduled CSV imports/exports.

  • Aligned with learning paths & compliance: Transcript status mirrors learning paths and compliance tracking (validity, expirations).

  • SSO & user identity: Single Sign-On ensures transcript data maps to the correct user identity across systems.

  • Reporting/analytics: Transcript data feeds dashboards, completion matrices, and certification status reports.

  • Security & privacy: Role-based controls, least-privilege access, and secure data transfer protect sensitive learner data.

Impact: Higher data accuracy, lower admin effort, consistent compliance evidence.

Key Benefits

✔ Streamlined compliance: Automatically documents completions and certifications to meet regulatory standards; reduces audit risk.

✔ Single source of truth: Centralized, accurate learner histories—no duplication or loss.

✔ Proof of achievement: Official records for learners; authoritative documentation for audits and stakeholders.

✔ Efficiency: Ties transcripts to training modules/roles, ensuring relevant training and better learning outcomes.

✔ Audit-ready reports: One-click generation of detailed reports from transcript data.

✔ Safety readiness: Visibility into training and renewals helps maintain current safety knowledge and reduce incidents.

✔ Data-driven insights: Identify skill gaps and target interventions using transcript analytics.

✔ Cost/time savings: Automation minimizes manual paperwork and reconciliation.

✔ Accountability: Transparent records motivate timely completion and ownership of development.

User Access (Role-Based)

1) Authors (Course creators / Program owners)

  • What they can do:

    • Create/manage templates and data variables.

    • Assign templates to degree audits/programs.

    • Publish/unpublish transcripts.

    • View/update learner transcript data within their scope.

    • Generate compliance reports from transcript data.

 Where: Admin interface (template builder, program assignment, visibility controls).

3) Administrators & Instructors

  • What they can do:

    • Search/view transcripts for individuals or groups.

    • Download/print and report on completions/certifications.

    • Customize templates, assign to audits, manage publish status.

    • Monitor compliance across departments/sites.

 Access model: Role-based; limited to their organizational scope.

 2) Learners

  • What they can do:

    • Log in to My Transcript to view courses, completions, certifications, badges.

    • Track progress and statuses.

    • Download/print/share (if enabled).

    • See active/inactive courses as configured by admins.

4) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  • Privacy/security:

    • Learners see only their own transcripts.

    • Admins/Instructors/Authors get elevated, scoped access.

    • Ensures transparency with proper data protection.

Transcript feature turns training histories into secure, sharable, audit-ready records. With template-driven design, auto-populated data, one-click exports, and enterprise integrations (HR, compliance, SDS, analytics, SSO), it delivers accurate visibility for learners and administrators alike. Role-based access and strong security keep data protected, while automation slashes admin time, supports compliance, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous learning.