Exploring Class Types in Class Manager

Class Manager offers a range of class structures to suit different teaching models and customer preferences. Whether you're organizing term-based courses, offering free or paid trials, or providing flexible Pay As You Go (drop-in) sessions, Class Manager has features to streamline each type. Here's a look at the different types of classes you can manage with Class Manager and the features that support them:

Term classes

Term classes are structured courses that run over a defined period, typically ranging from a few weeks to several months. These classes are perfect for programs that follow a curriculum or require consistent attendance, like dance, music lessons, or academic tutoring.

Benefits:

• Predictable Income: Term-based enrolments give you a clear view of future revenue.
• Customer Commitment: Students or parents commit to a full term, promoting consistent attendance.
• Easy to Manage: You can generate term-based invoices at the start or end of each term, reducing the need for frequent billing.

Class Manager Features:

• Easy Invoicing: Easily set up invoices for the entire term or split payments into instalments using the payment plan feature.
• Automated Reminders: Use automated email reminders to notify customers about upcoming payments, class times, or important dates.
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor attendance within Class Manager, making it simple to track student's progress and manage absences.
• Makeup Lessons: You can easily schedule makeup lessons for missed classes.
• Term Setup: Define terms with specific start and end dates using the seasons feature. You can also clone seasons to plan and schedule future terms efficiently.
• Online Enrolments: Allow students to enrol in term classes via the online portal, saving time on manual enrolments.

Ideal For:

• Dance schools, music lessons, martial arts, academic tutoring, and sports coaching.

Trials (Free and Paid)

Trials allow potential customers to experience a class before committing to a full-term or ongoing schedule. Whether you provide a free trial or charge a small fee, Class Manager allows you to manage trial enrolments with ease.

Benefits:

• Attract New Customers: Offering trials can increase your customer base as it lowers the barrier to entry for new students.
• Increased Conversion Rates: When people try a class and enjoy it, they are more likely to enrol in a full course or term.
• Flexibility: You can offer both fee or paid trials, depending on your business model.

Class Manager Feature:

• Customisable Trials: Set up free or paid trials within the system. These can be easily integrated into your class scheduling.
• Online Portal for Sign-Ups: Potential students can easily sign up for trials online, streamlining the registration process.
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor attendance within Class Manager.
• Automated Follow-ups: Track trial attendees and send follow-up emails to encourage enrolment in full-term classes using trial reminders.

Ideal For:

• Businesses looking to grow their customer base or introduce new class formats.

Pay As You Go (Drop-ins)

The Pay As You Go (PAYG) or drop-in classes provide flexibility for customers who can't commit to a full term. Customers can attend classes whenever they want and pay for each season individually.

Benefits:

• Flexibility for Customers: PAYG gives customers the freedom to attend classes based on their availability, without committing to a full schedule.
• Increased Revenue Opportunities: Attract students who may not want long-term commitments but are willing to pay for occasional drop-ins.
• Convenient Payments: With Class Manager's integrated payment solutions, managing PAYG payments is seamless and hassle-free.

Class Manager Features:

• Drop-in Class Setup: Easily configure drop-in classes with flexible scheduling options. You can set specific days and times, as well as class limits.
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor attendance within Class Manager.
• Class Capacity Control: Ensure classes don't exceed venue limits by setting maximum class sizes for each drop-in session.
• Online Bookings: Use the PAYG link to display availability for PAYG classes. Cusotmers can sign up and pay online for the classes they wish to attend.

Ideal For:

• Gyms, yoga studios, art workshops, fitness centres, and other flexible, drop-in-based businesses.

Class Manager's flexible class types and built-in features provide you with the tools you need to efficiently manage term classes, trials, and Pay As You Go sessions. Whether you need recurring invoicing, automated reminders, or real-time online payments, Class Manager helps streamline your operations while giving your customers an exceptional experience.