Admins, Managers, and Subject Experts
Role Structure Overview
5Mins features a tiered permission system with three main user roles, each with specific access levels and capabilities. Understanding these roles will help you assign appropriate permissions and avoid redundant role assignments.
Role Types and Permissions
Subject Experts
Subject Experts are specialists who contribute educational content to the platform.
Permissions include:
Access to Knowledge Hub
Upload and manage content
Create and manage courses
Enroll learners in courses
Subject Experts focus primarily on content creation and course management within their area of expertise.
Team Managers
Team Managers oversee groups of users and have expanded capabilities beyond Subject Experts.
Permissions include:
Everything Subject Experts can do, plus:
Access to My Team section
Team performance monitoring
User management for their team
Assignment and tracking of learning paths
Team Managers have all the content creation abilities of Subject Experts with additional team management functionality.
Administrators
Administrators have complete access to all platform features and settings.
Permissions include:
Full system access
All capabilities of other roles
System configuration
User role management
Reporting and analytics across all areas
Platform customization
Important Notes About Role Assignment
Avoiding Redundant Role Assignments
When assigning roles, keep these key points in mind:
Role Comparison Chart
Need Help?
If you have questions about role assignments or permissions in 5mins, please contact our support team at support@5mins.com.