How to Connect Zoom with Academy Suite

Why Integrate Zoom with Academy Suite?

Academy Suite makes it easy to conduct live courses, webinars, and virtual training sessions with Zoom. This integration enables seamless communication between instructors and learners, offering a streamlined learning experience. Follow this interactive guide to connect your Zoom account with Academy Suite effortlessly!

Step 1: Navigate to Integration Settings

Log in to your Academy Suite Admin Dashboard
Click on Settings in the left sidebar
Select the Integration tab
Locate the Zoom integration section

Please ensure you have an active Zoom account before proceeding!

Step 2: Connect Your Zoom Account

Click the Connect Zoom Account button
A new tab will open, directing you to the Zoom login page
Enter your Zoom Email Address and Password
Click Sign In to proceed
If Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled, complete the verification process
Allow Academy Suite to connect with Zoom
You will be redirected to Academy Suite after successfully completing

Note: If you don't have a Zoom account, you'll need to create one first at Zoom.us

Step 3: Authorize Academy Suite to Access Zoom

After signing in, Zoom will prompt you to grant permissions to Academy Suite
Click Authorize to confirm access
You will be redirected back to Academy Suite, where a confirmation message will appear indicating successful integration

Security Notice: Academy Suite only accesses Zoom features necessary for conducting live courses. Your private meetings remain secure.

Step 4: Setting Up a Live Course

Since Academy Suite supports two types of courses—Online Courses and Live Courses, this guide focuses on Live Courses.

Step 4.1: Create a Batch

Navigate to Live Courses in the left menu
Click Create Batch
Set the Batch Status (Draft or Open)
Select a Start Date and Duration
Specify the number of seats available for the batch
Add social links (Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp) if needed
Set class routines (day and time slots)
Click Create to finalize the batch

Tip: Batches help organize students into structured learning groups!

Step 4.2: Attach a Course to the Batch

Go to the created batch and click Attach Course
Select an existing course or click Create New Course
Ensure the course details, category, and pricing are correctly set
Click Save to confirm the attachment

Step 4.3: Add Live Lessons

Within the attached course, go to the Curriculum section
Click Add Lesson and select Live Lesson
Enter a Lesson Title and a short description
Set the Class Date and Time
Click Create Zoom Meeting to generate a session link
Click Save to finalize the lesson

Tip: Other course features like Modules, Quizzes, and Resources remain the same as in Online Courses.

Step 5: Managing Live Sessions

Navigate to Live Courses to view scheduled sessions
Click on a session to:
- Edit meeting details
- Reschedule
- Cancel the session
Students will receive updates via email notifications if any changes are made

Pro Tip: You can track attendance through Zoom's built-in reporting tools.

🎉 Congratulations! You're Ready to Teach Live!

By following these steps, you have successfully integrated Zoom with Academy Suite and set up your Live Course. Now, you can host live classes, meetings, and webinars directly from your Academy Suite platform!