How do I create outcome groups for a course?

Grouping outcomes in a course allows for organization of multiple related outcomes.

This lesson displays how to create outcome groups in the classic Outcomes page view. If the Outcomes page in your course displays differently than the images in this lesson, learn how to create an outcome group in a course within an account that has enabled the Improved Outcomes Management feature option.

Open Outcomes

In Course Navigation, click the Outcomes link.

Add Outcome Group

Click the New Group button.

Create Outcome Group

Type a Learning Outcome group name in the Name this group field [1]. Type a description in the Rich Content Editor [2]. Click the Save button [3].

View Outcome Group

View the Outcome group. You can create new outcomes within the group by creating a new outcome. You can also move outcomes and outcome groups into the new group.

How do I create an outcome for a course? How do I import outcomes for a course?

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How do I create outcome groups for a course?