When you set a module prerequisite, the module is locked until a student completes the required items in the prerequisite module. However, if the prerequisite module does not have completion requirements, the module will not be locked by adding prerequisites and students will be able to access the module whenever.
When selecting a prerequisite module, you can only choose from previous modules. You may need to reorder modules to correct prerequisite availability.
Note: You can only add prerequisites if you have added at least one module.
Open Modules
In Course Navigation, click the Modules link.
Edit Module
Locate the name of the module and click the Options icon [1]. Select the Edit link [2].
Add Prerequisite
Click the Add Prerequisite button.
Set Prerequisite
In the module drop-down menu, select the module students must complete before moving on.
Manage Prerequisites
To add additional prerequisites, click the Add Prerequisite button [1]. If you want to ensure students complete modules in order, you should add prerequisites for all modules that come before this module.
To remove a prerequisite, click the Remove icon [2].
Save Module
Click the Save button.
Re-Lock Module
If you change prerequisites that students have already fulfilled, Canvas will ask if you want to let students progress through the course or re-lock the modules and require students to complete the prerequisites again.
To re-lock the modules, click the Re-Lock Modules button [1]. To allow students to continue without any changes, click the Continue button [2].
View Module
View your prerequisite(s) in the module header.
