For the full context of the overall project to migrate all Advanced Settings into more suitable locations, see https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AwAjOAE
Overview
This project proposes splitting the current Schedule and Details page into two separate pages: Details and Schedule. Alongside this split, several configurations currently in Advanced Settings will be relocated into the appropriate new page. The Details page will contain general course configurations, while the Schedule page will focus exclusively on date-related settings.
Problem
Today, course setup mixes general course information with scheduling options under one combined page, while related fields still live in Advanced Settings. This creates confusion about where to manage specific settings, forces unnecessary navigation, and increases the risk of misconfiguration.
Use Cases
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As a course author, I want general course settings and scheduling options clearly separated so that I can configure each without scanning through unrelated fields.
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As an instructor, I need all date-related options grouped together so I can quickly review and manage the course timeline.
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As an administrator, I need a logical structure that makes it easier to explain where course details versus scheduling settings live.
Supporting Data
The following Advanced Settings will be relocated:
To Details Page (General Course Configurations):
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Course display name
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Course number display string
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Course organization display string
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Enable subsection prerequisites
To Schedule Page (Date-Related Configurations):
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Due date
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Number of relative weeks due by
Relocating these fields into the new pages will:
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Centralize general course configurations into the Details page.
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Consolidate all date-related options into the Schedule page.
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Reduce confusion by clearly separating types of settings.
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Simplify navigation for course authors and instructors.