# Classes & Events - Before you start

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**Created:** [October 6, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://connect.checkinpos.com/t/classes-events-before-you-start/1193 "2026-10-06T17:32:25Z")\
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This guide explains what should be done prior to creating your first class using the **Classes & Events Dashboard**.

Before accessing the dashboard, you should create a new department to house your events. Most people choose _Classes_, but it’s up to you.  
Once that’s been created, go into your settings. Under **General Settings \> Class/Events** , and choose that department as your default for new classes when you create them.

 ![Screenshot 2026-10-07 at 11.08.07 AM](https://connect.checkinpos.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5f6bfc2096c15af3744ba977e6a1d9ea0fc9a454.png)

**1. Accessing the Classes & Events Dashboard**

1. From the **left sidebar** , click on **Class Event**.
2. The **Classes & Events Dashboard** will open.

This dashboard is the central place to manage all your classes and events.

 ![image](https://connect.checkinpos.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fc36fdb6f18ac445fbd95be60324b12f9337eb14.png)

**2. Managing Instructors for a Class**

To create or assign instructors to a class:

1. Open the **Classes & Events Dashboard**.
2. Click the 👥 **Instructors** icon located at the **top-right corner** of the dashboard.
3. This opens the **Instructor Management panel**.  
 ![image](https://connect.checkinpos.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d272257951453b247eae6183f2abec34f10aecb9.png)

**In the Instructor panel:**

- You will see a **list of instructors already created**.
- You can:
  - Select an existing instructor
  - Create a **new instructor** with the **+** icon available on the top .
  - The existing instructors will be available as a pop menu when creating the class.

Save your changes after assigning or creating instructors.

> [!warning]  
> The fields with \* are required fields to be filled when creating new instructor

 ![image](https://connect.checkinpos.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/88b563e9895258924e2fa55f5b296f7c10049471.png)