Modify Published Course (Create New Version)

Written By: iSIMS Support

Last updated: September 14, 2025

Modify Published Course (Create New Version)

Introduction

Once a course is published, it cannot be directly edited. To make changes, a new version of the course must be created. This ensures that historical data and GPA calculations remain accurate while allowing updates for future programme offerings.

When to Create a New Version

Create a new version of a course if you need to:

• Correct an error in Credits or Weighting.

• Update Course Code or Title.

• Change the Grade Requirement or assessment structure.

• Adjust module weightings for courses that use modular assessment.

Steps to Create a New Version of a Course

1. Navigate to Programme > Course Version.

2. Locate the published course  by entering the course code.

3. Update the necessary details:

   • Credits

   • Weighting

   • Grade requirement

   • Module details (if applicable)

4. Save the new version.

Points to Note

1. Historical data linked to the original course remains intact.

2. The new version will be available for inclusion in future programme offerings.

3. Students already registered in the original course are not affected by the new version.

Related Help Files

• Create / Edit Course – Add or edit a course before publishing.

• Publish Course – Make a course available for programme mapping.

• Create Programme Offering – Add courses to a programme instance.