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Access Options: Site License and Codeless Access

CDX offers two ways to give students access to their courses without distributing individual access codes or sharing student lists.

Option 1: Site License (Institutional Access)

A site license is a school-level subscription or license agreement.

How it works

  1. The school purchases access for a defined number of students (or an entire program or campus).
  2. CDX creates a course or access portal for the institution.
  3. The school distributes a registration link to students.
  4. Students create their own CDX accounts using their email address.
  5. Students join the course themselves.

Benefits

  • No student lists are shared with CDX.
  • No manual enrollment by CDX staff.
  • Students manage their own accounts.
  • Easier administration for the school.
  • Better privacy compliance.

Simple example

Instead of emailing a spreadsheet with 100 student names and emails, the instructor sends students a link and each student signs up on their own.

Option 2: Codeless Access

Codeless access is similar to an access code model, except students don't need to enter a code.

How it works

  1. CDX provides a unique course registration link.
  2. The instructor shares the link with students.
  3. Students click the link, create an account (or sign in), and are automatically placed into the correct course.
  4. Access is granted based on the course setup rather than an individual code.

Benefits

  • No access codes to distribute or lose.
  • No spreadsheets of student information.
  • No manual enrollment work.
  • Faster student onboarding.
  • More compliant with GDPR and privacy policies.

Simple example

A student receives: "Click this link to access your Automotive Maintenance course."

The student creates an account and gains access immediately — no code, no enrollment request, and no involvement from a support person.