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Restore Courses From Recycle Bin

Learn how to Restore deleted courses from the Recycle Bin in Training Manager Web Edition.

Overview​

When courses are deleted, they're moved to a Recycle Bin rather than being permanently deleted. This allows an Administrator to Restore accidentally deleted courses.

Prerequisites​

Before restoring courses, ensure you have:

  • Data Administrator or System Administrator permissions
  • Knowledge of which course needs to be restored
  • Confirmation that the course should be returned to active status

Step-by-Step Instructions​

1. Access the Recycle Bin​

Navigate to the recycle bin from the Course List page:

  1. Go to the main Course List page
  2. Look for the "Recycle Bin" link located below the list of folders
  3. Click the Recycle Bin link

Course Recycle Bin

2. Locate the Course to Restore​

In the Recycle Bin view:

  1. Browse the list of deleted courses
  2. Use the search functionality if needed to find specific courses
  3. Locate the course you want to restore
  4. Check the box next to the course you want to restore

Select Course To Restore

Finding Courses in Recycle Bin
  • Click the column headers to sort by title, last updated, etc
  • Use course titles or numbers to identify the correct course
  • Multiple courses can be selected for bulk restoration

3. Restore the Course​

Complete the restoration process:

  1. With the desired course(s) selected, click the "Restore Selected" button
  2. The system will move the course back to the course list
  3. Verify the restoration was successful

Restore Selected Course

After Restoration​

Once courses are restored:

Verify Records​

  • Check Course List - Ensure the course appears in the course list
  • Check Sessions List - Ensure the related sessions appear in the session list

Understanding the Recycle Bin​

What's Stored​

The recycle bin contains:

  • Recently deleted records

Retention Policy​

Retention Information

The system does not automatically delete items from the recycle bin.

  • Only a System Administrator can delete records from the recycle bin
  • When records are deleted from the recycle bin, they are permanently deleted

Best Practices​

Before Restoration​

  • Verify the correct course - Ensure you're restoring the intended course

During Restoration​

  • Restore promptly - Don't delay if you know a course was deleted in error
  • Verify - Verify the course was restored successfully

After Restoration​

  • Communicate changes - Notify staff about restored courses
  • Review deletion procedures - Prevent future accidental deletions

Troubleshooting​

Course Not in Recycle Bin​

Possible reasons:

  • Course may have been permanently deleted
  • Course may not have been deleted (check course list)
  • Recycle bin may have been emptied by a System Administrator
  • Course may have been renamed and is still in the main course list with a different name

Solutions:

  • Check with system administrator about recent permanent deletions
  • Verify the course was actually deleted
  • Look for similar course names or numbers
  • Sort the main list by last updated to find recent changes

Cannot Access Recycle Bin​

Possible causes:

  • Insufficient user permissions

Solutions:

  • Contact system administrator for access
  • Verify user role and permissions
  • Try refreshing the page or clearing browser cache

Restore Button Not Working​

Troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure at least one course is selected
  • Verify sufficient permissions

Prevention Strategies​

To avoid accidental deletions:

User Training​

  • Train staff on proper deletion procedures
  • Emphasize the difference between deletion and Inactivation
  • Establish approval processes for course deletion

System Safeguards​

  • Confirmation prompts for deletions
  • Clear documentation of course management policies
  • Limitations on permanent deletions to allow System Administrators to review before final deletion

Course restoration helps maintain data integrity and recover from accidental deletions. Always verify restored courses are functioning properly before resuming normal operations.