How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses
Quizmasters, you've got a lot of work ahead of you! Add quizzes to any course, category, or lesson and add a passing grade if you wish. Create custom quizzes to track students' progress and give them immediate feedback or let them try again.
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This article will guide you through the process of adding interactive quizzes (assessments) to your Membership Courses. You’ll learn how to create questions, set passing criteria, track learner performance, and analyze quiz results using the built-in analytics.
Assessments (also referred to as quizzes) are short tests you can add to Membership course products to evaluate learner progress. These assessments support multiple question types and optional pass/fail rules, allowing you to enhance your course delivery with interactive testing and feedback.
Key Benefits of Membership Assessments
Assessments allow you to measure learning progress, reinforce knowledge retention, and personalize student feedback. They're especially useful for courses with certifications or multi-module curriculums.
Add interactive learning elements to any lesson, category, or product
Set a passing grade to create knowledge benchmarks
Provide real-time feedback to students
Allow multiple attempts and review of answers
Track performance and submissions in analytics
Reinforce course material and boost engagement
How to Set Up Assessments in a Membership Course
Follow these steps to create and publish assessments in your course. You can choose where to place the quiz and customize it with questions and scoring rules.
Navigating to the Products Tab Under Memberships
To create assessments or quizzes, begin by navigating to Memberships on the left-side menu. Then, from the top dropdown under Courses, select Products. This takes you to the product (course) library where you can create or edit existing membership courses.
Navigating to the Products Tab Under Memberships (image 1 of 12)What this shows To create assessments or quizzes, begin by navigating to Memberships on the left-side menu.What this showsIllustrates the "Navigating to the Products Tab Under Memberships" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Navigating to the Products Tab Under Memberships" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: To create assessments or quizzes, begin by navigating to Memberships on the left-side menu. Then, from the top dropdown under Courses, select Products. This takes you to the product (course) library where you can create or edit existing membership courses. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses. Each product tile includes the course title and member count. Click on any product to start editing or adding assessments.Image 1 of 12Where to goTo create assessments or quizzes, begin by navigating to Memberships on the left-side menu. Then, from the top dropdown under Courses, select Products. This takes you to the product (course) library where you can create or edit existing membership courses.Next stepOnce you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses. Each product tile includes the course title and member count. Click on any product to start editing or adding assessments.
Viewing Your Membership Products
Once you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses. Each product tile includes the course title and member count. Click on any product to start editing or adding assessments.
Viewing Your Membership Products (image 2 of 12)What this shows Once you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses.What this showsIllustrates the "Viewing Your Membership Products" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Viewing Your Membership Products" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Once you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses. Each product tile includes the course title and member count. Click on any product to start editing or adding assessments. Immediately after, the guide continues: Inside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments. Click the + Add Content next to any category or from the top right to add an assessment.Image 2 of 12What to clickOnce you're in the Products tab, you’ll see a gallery of all your existing courses. Each product tile includes the course title and member count. Click on any product to start editing or adding assessments.Next stepInside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments. Click the + Add Content next to any category or from the top right to add an assessment.
Expanding Course Categories to Add Content
Inside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments. Click the + Add Content next to any category or from the top right to add an assessment.
Expanding Course Categories to Add Content (image 3 of 12)What this shows Inside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments.What this showsIllustrates the "Expanding Course Categories to Add Content" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Expanding Course Categories to Add Content" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Inside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments. Click the + Add Content next to any category or from the top right to add an assessment. Immediately after, the guide continues: Clicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown. Select Add Assignment or Add Quiz to create a New Assignment or Quiz inside the selected category.Image 3 of 12What to clickInside a course, the Product Structure lets you organize lessons and assessments. Click the + Add Content next to any category or from the top right to add an assessment.Next stepClicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown. Select Add Assignment or Add Quiz to create a New Assignment or Quiz inside the selected category.
Adding an Assessment (Assignment/Quiz)
Clicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown. Select Add Assignment or Add Quiz to create a New Assignment or Quiz inside the selected category.
Adding an Assessment (Assignment/Quiz) (image 4 of 12)What this shows Clicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown.What this showsIllustrates the "Adding an Assessment (Assignment/Quiz)" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Adding an Assessment (Assignment/Quiz)" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Clicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown. Select Add Assignment or Add Quiz to create a New Assignment or Quiz inside the selected category. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once created, the assessment appears in your content list. You can change its status (Published, Draft, Locked), edit it, or delete it using the action icons next to the title.Image 4 of 12What to chooseClicking the plus icon opens a content dropdown. Select Add Assignment or Add Quiz to create a New Assignment or Quiz inside the selected category.Next stepOnce created, the assessment appears in your content list. You can change its status (Published, Draft, Locked), edit it, or delete it using the action icons next to the title.
Managing Assessment Settings and Visibility
Once created, the assessment appears in your content list. You can change its status (Published, Draft, Locked), edit it, or delete it using the action icons next to the title.
Managing Assessment Settings and Visibility (image 5 of 12)What this shows Once created, the assessment appears in your content list.What this showsIllustrates the "Managing Assessment Settings and Visibility" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Managing Assessment Settings and Visibility" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Once created, the assessment appears in your content list. You can change its status (Published, Draft, Locked), edit it, or delete it using the action icons next to the title. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once you’ve clicked the small pencil icon (Edit Button), you’ll be directed to the assignment editor where you can configure the content and settings. Start by giving your assignment a title, which will be displayed to learners. If the….Image 5 of 12What this coversOnce created, the assessment appears in your content list. You can change its status (Published, Draft, Locked), edit it, or delete it using the action icons next to the title.Next stepOnce you’ve clicked the small pencil icon (Edit Button), you’ll be directed to the assignment editor where you can configure the content and settings. Start by giving your assignment a title, which will be displayed to learners. If the assignment doesn’t require grading, you can enable the Ungraded Assignment checkbox to allow submissions without evaluation. You can upload a thumbnail image to visually represent the assignment—this is especially helpful for branding or content recognition.
Assignment Editor: Upload Instructions and Templates
Once you’ve clicked the small pencil icon (Edit Button), you’ll be directed to the assignment editor where you can configure the content and settings. Start by giving your assignment a title, which will be displayed to learners. If the assignment doesn’t require grading, you can enable the Ungraded Assignment checkbox to allow submissions without evaluation. You can upload a thumbnail image to visually represent the assignment—this is especially helpful for branding or content recognition.
In the Instructions section, add clear guidance to help learners understand what is expected in their submission. Use formatting tools to emphasize important information or include hyperlinks to relevant resources. The Upload Templates area allows you to upload supporting documents or starter files (.docx, .pdf, .pptx, etc.) that students can use to complete the assignment. Finally, use the Confirmation Message field to customize the message learners see after submitting their work. This can be a motivational note, next steps, or simply a thank-you message to reinforce the completion. These tools work together to create a more engaging and informative assignment experience within your membership product.
Assignment Editor: Upload Instructions and Templates (image 6 of 12)What this shows In the Instructions section, add clear guidance to help learners understand what is expected in their submission.What this showsIllustrates the "Assignment Editor: Upload Instructions and Templates" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Assignment Editor: Upload Instructions and Templates" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: In the Instructions section, add clear guidance to help learners understand what is expected in their submission. Use formatting tools to emphasize important information or include hyperlinks to relevant resources. The Upload Templates area allows you to upload supporting documents or starter…. Immediately after, the guide continues: After selecting Quiz as the assessment type, you’ll be taken to the quiz configuration editor, where you can build and customize the entire quiz experience. Begin by entering a Quiz Title, which will be visible to learners. If you want to….Image 6 of 12What this coversIn the Instructions section, add clear guidance to help learners understand what is expected in their submission. Use formatting tools to emphasize important information or include hyperlinks to relevant resources. The Upload Templates area allows you to upload supporting documents or starter files (.docx,.pdf,.pptx, etc.) that students can use to complete the assignment. Finally, use the Confirmation Message field to customize the message learners see after submitting their work. This can be a motivational note, next steps, or simply a thank-you message to reinforce the completion. These tools work together to create a more engaging and informative assignment experience within your membership product.
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Next stepAfter selecting Quiz as the assessment type, you’ll be taken to the quiz configuration editor, where you can build and customize the entire quiz experience. Begin by entering a Quiz Title, which will be visible to learners. If you want to assess learner performance, enable the checkbox for “This quiz requires passing grade” and enter the required Passing Grade percentage to define what qualifies as a successful completion.
Quiz Editor: Setup and Customization Options
After selecting Quiz as the assessment type, you’ll be taken to the quiz configuration editor, where you can build and customize the entire quiz experience. Begin by entering a Quiz Title, which will be visible to learners. If you want to assess learner performance, enable the checkbox for “This quiz requires passing grade” and enter the required Passing Grade percentage to define what qualifies as a successful completion.
You can enhance the quiz visually by uploading a Quiz Thumbnail image—this gives learners a branded or themed visual cue for the quiz. Below that, use the Pass Confirmation Message and Fail Confirmation Message fields to write personalized feedback that learners will see based on their performance. These editors support text formatting, links, and embedded content, so you can include detailed guidance, encouragement, or even resource links.
Once the setup is complete, click on the Add Question button to begin building your quiz. You can add multiple types of questions—single-choice or multiple-choice—and configure each with correct answers and optional explanations. This editor controls both the learner interface and how performance is tracked, making it a crucial step in designing effective assessments for your course.
Quiz Editor: Setup and Customization Options (image 7 of 12)What this shows Once the setup is complete, click on the Add Question button to begin building your quiz.What this showsIllustrates the "Quiz Editor: Setup and Customization Options" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Quiz Editor: Setup and Customization Options" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Once the setup is complete, click on the Add Question button to begin building your quiz. You can add multiple types of questions—single-choice or multiple-choice—and configure each with correct answers and optional explanations. This editor controls both the learner interface and how performance…. Immediately after, the guide continues: After editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete. Remember to Save all changes before exiting.Image 7 of 12What to clickOnce the setup is complete, click on the Add Question button to begin building your quiz. You can add multiple types of questions—single-choice or multiple-choice—and configure each with correct answers and optional explanations. This editor controls both the learner interface and how performance is tracked, making it a crucial step in designing effective assessments for your course.
Next stepAfter editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete. Remember to Save all changes before exiting.
Save, Draft, and Publish Options
After editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete. Remember to Save all changes before exiting.
Save, Draft, and Publish Options (image 8 of 12)What this shows After editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete.What this showsIllustrates the "Save, Draft, and Publish Options" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Save, Draft, and Publish Options" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: After editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete. Remember to Save all changes before exiting. Immediately after, the guide continues: Understanding the post-submission behavior helps you manage the learner experience. Based on how the quiz is configured, learners will receive different feedback.Image 8 of 12How to confirmAfter editing, manage the visibility of your assignment or quiz using the top-right buttons: Draft, Preview, Save, or Delete. Remember to Save all changes before exiting.Next stepUnderstanding the post-submission behavior helps you manage the learner experience. Based on how the quiz is configured, learners will receive different feedback.
What Happens When Someone Submits a Quiz?
Understanding the post-submission behavior helps you manage the learner experience. Based on how the quiz is configured, learners will receive different feedback.
If Passing Grade is enabled: Learners see their score, which answers were correct/incorrect—but not the correct answer itself.
If Passing Grade is disabled: They will also see the correct answer and any explanations added.
Learners can review their previous submission and retake the quiz if needed. This helps reinforce learning or improve performance.
How to Analyze Assessment Results
CSV exports let you take raw quiz data offline for deeper analysis, sharing, or custom reporting. The export respects any filters you’ve applied, so be sure to set date ranges, product filters, or pass/fail status before downloading. To download Assessment Results, follow these steps:
Step 1: Navigate to Analytics
Select the Memberships tab from the left-hand navigation bar. Then from the top navigation ribbon, click the Courses dropdown and select Analytics.
Step 1: Navigate to Analytics (image 9 of 12)What this shows Select the Memberships tab from the left-hand navigation bar.What this showsIllustrates the "Step 1: Navigate to Analytics" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Navigate to Analytics" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Select the Memberships tab from the left-hand navigation bar. Then from the top navigation ribbon, click the Courses dropdown and select Analytics. Immediately after, the guide continues: Select Assessments to view assessments results.Image 9 of 12What to chooseSelect the Memberships tab from the left-hand navigation bar. Then from the top navigation ribbon, click the Courses dropdown and select Analytics.
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Next stepSelect Assessments to view assessments results.
Step 2: Select Assessments
Select Assessments to view assessments results.
Step 2: Select Assessments (image 10 of 12)What this shows Select Assessments to view assessments results.What this showsIllustrates the "Step 2: Select Assessments" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Select Assessments" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Select Assessments to view assessments results. Immediately after, the guide continues: Apply the filters to filter information based on the Product or Assessment Result (Processing, Passed, Failed).Image 10 of 12What to chooseSelect Assessments to view assessments results.
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Next stepApply the filters to filter information based on the Product or Assessment Result (Processing, Passed, Failed).
Step 3: Apply Filters
Apply the filters to filter information based on the Product or Assessment Result (Processing, Passed, Failed).
You can click the eye icon next to any row to view individual answers and scores.
Step 3: Apply Filters (image 11 of 12)What this shows You can click the eye icon next to any row to view individual answers and scores.What this showsIllustrates the "Step 3: Apply Filters" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Step 3: Apply Filters" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: You can click the eye icon next to any row to view individual answers and scores. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click the Export button in the upper-right corner to export the report. Selected filters will be applied to the exported report. There are 2 ways this report is exported based on data set size.Image 11 of 12What to clickYou can click the eye icon next to any row to view individual answers and scores.
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Next stepClick the Export button in the upper-right corner to export the report. Selected filters will be applied to the exported report. There are 2 ways this report is exported based on data set size:
Step 4: Export Report
Click the Export button in the upper-right corner to export the report. Selected filters will be applied to the exported report. There are 2 ways this report is exported based on data set size:
Small data sets (≤ 500 rows) download instantly in your browser.
Large data sets (> 500 rows) trigger an email titled “Your GHL Customer Care Assessment Export is Ready” with a secure 24-hour link to avoid browser time-outs. The link expires after 24 hours for security.
Note: Only users with Admin or Instructor roles can see the Export button.
Step 4: Export Report (image 12 of 12)What this shows Note: Only users with Admin or Instructor roles can see the Export button.What this showsIllustrates the "Step 4: Export Report" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses".This screenshot appears in the "Step 4: Export Report" section of "How to Create Assessments/ Quizzes for Membership Courses". The text alongside this image reads: Note: Only users with Admin or Instructor roles can see the Export button. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: Can I reuse the same assessment in different products or lessons?Image 12 of 12What this coversNote: Only users with Admin or Instructor roles can see the Export button.
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Next stepQ: Can I reuse the same assessment in different products or lessons?All 2 steps in this procedure
Small data sets (≤ 500 rows) download instantly in your browser.
Large data sets (> 500 rows) trigger an email titled “Your GHL Customer Care Assessment Export is Ready” with a secure 24-hour link to avoid browser time-outs. The link expires after 24 hours for security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I reuse the same assessment in different products or lessons?
No, assessments are tied to the specific product and location where they are created.
Q: Can students retake the same quiz?
Yes, learners can retake the assessment and view their latest results.
Q: Will students see the correct answers after they submit the quiz?
Only if a passing grade is not enabled. Otherwise, they will just see if their answer was correct.
Q: Can I download the results of assessments?
Yes. From Memberships › Analytics › Assessments, click Export. The file includes submission date, learner email, quiz title, score, pass/fail status, and individual question responses. Large exports arrive via secure email link.
Understanding the post-submission behavior helps you manage the learner experience. Based on how the quiz is configured, learners will receive different feedback. If Passing Grade is enabled: Learners see their score, which answers were correct/incorrect—but not the correct answer itself. If Passing Grade is disabled: They will also see the correct answer and any explanations added. Learners can review their previous submission and retake the quiz if needed. This helps reinforce learning or improve performance.
