--- title: Can a user access a course before the enrollment start date? description: If you'd like to set up future enrollments for user and wonder if they'll be able to click into it before that date, please read below. --- [Skip to content](https://support.atlantictraining.com/can-a-user-access-a-course-before-its-enrollment-start-date#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit Ticket](https://support.atlantictraining.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Logo.webp\]](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.webp?height=40&name=Logo.webp) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit Ticket](https://support.atlantictraining.com/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us How can we assist you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Atlantic Training Support Center: LMS Guides & FAQs](https://support.atlantictraining.com/?hsLang=en) 2. 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[Enrolling](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#enrolling) # Can a user access a course before the enrollment start date? ## If you'd like to set up future enrollments for user and wonder if they'll be able to click into it before that date, please read below. *                                                                                                                            Updated: December 09, 2025* **Applicable Role:** Company Managers or Group Managers **Prerequisites:** - WAVE Interactive account - Credit balance - Permission to enroll users or self-enroll (If you believe you should have the permission, please reach out to support [HERE](https://support.safetysoft.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en&__hstc=4714988.2d9fc7cb258404dd7fcd123763747d5b.1752096163592.1764791012989.1764958291468.87&__hssc=4714988.1.1764958291468&__hsfp=331823229)) If you assign a user a course for a future date they will be able to see it underneath their 'my courses'. However, they will not be able to physically click on it and do anything with the course until that enrollment start date arrives.  Below are screenshots of an example user and a future enrollment including the message they'll see if they try to take the course early:   This enrollment was created on June 4th with a beginning date of June 7th and as you can see, it is showing underneath 'my courses'   ![](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-04-2024-08-27-29-4348-PM.png?width=670&height=428&name=image-png-Jan-04-2024-08-27-29-4348-PM.png)     Upon clicking into one of the courses, an error message will be given.     *"If you need further assistance after reading this article, please submit a ticket* [*HERE*](https://support.safetysoft.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) *and someone from our team will assist you soon!"*  - [Getting Started](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Creating or Adding Users](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#creating-or-adding-users) - [Groups](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#groups) - [Enrolling](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#enrolling) - [Unenrolling](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#unenrolling) - [Once You've Gotten Started](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#once-youve-gotten-started) - [Learners](https://support.atlantictraining.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#learners) - [Accessing Content](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Video on Demand](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#video-on-demand) - [SCORM](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#scorm) - [WAVE](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#wave) - [Streaming](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#streaming) - [Accessing DVD Videos and Written Material](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#accessing-dvd-videos-and-written-material) - [Accessing USB Video and Written Materials](https://support.atlantictraining.com/accessing-content?hsLang=en#accessing-usb-video-and-written-materials) - [Features](https://support.atlantictraining.com/features?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Course Builder for WAVE](https://support.atlantictraining.com/features?hsLang=en#course-builder-for-wave) - [Custom Content](https://support.atlantictraining.com/features?hsLang=en#custom-content) - [Record Keeping](https://support.atlantictraining.com/features?hsLang=en#record-keeping) - [Free Resources](https://support.atlantictraining.com/features?hsLang=en#free-resources) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.atlantictraining.com/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.atlantictraining.com/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Tips and Tricks](https://support.atlantictraining.com/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#tips-and-tricks) - [Helpful Tips](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Tips](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en#tips) - [Recommended Applications](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en#recommended-applications) - [Onboarding](https://support.atlantictraining.com/onboarding?hsLang=en#main-content) - [WAVE](https://support.atlantictraining.com/onboarding?hsLang=en#wave) - [VOD](https://support.atlantictraining.com/onboarding?hsLang=en#vod) - [SCORM](https://support.atlantictraining.com/onboarding?hsLang=en#scorm) - [Streaming](https://support.atlantictraining.com/onboarding?hsLang=en#streaming) - [Tech Support Info](https://support.atlantictraining.com/tech-support-info?hsLang=en) - [Learner's Tips](https://support.atlantictraining.com/learners-tips?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Updated%20Atlantic%20Logo-3.webp?height=40&name=Updated%20Atlantic%20Logo-3.webp "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.atlantictraining.com/) Support Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST 800-975-7640 Copyright © 2026, Atlantic Training, LLC