TalentLMS tracks both the date a course is completed and the time spent completing it. It records the time learners spend on each unit, from the moment they open it until they complete it by clicking the Next button (1).
For example, if a learner opens a unit, stays there for 5 minutes, and exits without completing it, TalentLMS records 5 minutes. If they return later, spend another 5 minutes, and then complete the unit, the total recorded time is 10 minutes.
If a learner opens a unit, stays for 5 minutes, completes it, and then exits, only 5 minutes is recorded. If they open the unit again after completing it, no additional time is counted.
The recorded training time updates in reports as soon as the learner exits the unit. Training time is recorded the same way on both desktop and mobile devices.
| Note: Some SCORM files may track revision time, which can add to the total training time even after the unit is completed. |
Things to keep in mind:
- Network speed and quality may impact training time while content loads.
- If a learner leaves a unit open without exiting, time will continue to be recorded.
- On the mobile app, learners must exit the unit properly—closing the app or screen won’t stop the timer.
- The total training time for a course is the sum of the time spent on all its units.
- For TalentCraft units, training time is periodically saved while the learner is still working on the unit. In some cases, this may result in the recorded training time being higher than the learner’s actual time spent in the unit.
- A TalentCraft unit may have training time recorded while it is still considered not attempted. In such cases, the recorded time cannot be reset until the unit has registered progress.
- If a learner leaves a unit open without completing or exiting it, time will continue to be recorded, even if they are not actively interacting with the unit. TalentLMS keeps the session active while a unit is open to prevent the learner from being logged out and potentially losing their progress. As a result, the recorded training time may be higher than the time the learner actively spent on the unit.
- When a user is inactive for 3 hours and no unit is keeping their session active, they are automatically logged out and prompted to sign in again.