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# How to create an exam using a template

As a coordinator, setting up an exam is the first step before you can invite candidates or manage schedules. Talview's Coordinator Console lets you create a new exam by selecting from a set of pre-configured workflow templates, so you don't have to build the structure from scratch. In this article, you will learn how to create an exam using a template in the Coordinator Console.

**Before You Begin**

Make sure you have:

* Coordinator role access on your Talview account.
* The exam name and exam code ready.
* The assessment catalog and flow template you want to use for each step.

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### Step-by-Step Guide

**1. Go to the Exams list and click Add Exam**

From the Coordinator Console, navigate to the **Exams** section using the left sidebar. The Exams list shows all existing exams with their name, exam code, status, configuration template, and creation date.

In the top-right corner, click "**+ Add Exam"**.

**2. Select a workflow template**

A **Select Workflow** panel opens on the right. It displays the pre-configured workflow templates available for your tenant. Each template shows its name and the number of steps it contains, for example:

* **Exam 1 (Single-step)** - 1 step
* **Exam 2 (Multi-step)** - 2 steps

Click the template that matches your exam structure to select it. The selected template is highlighted in blue.

Once you've selected a template, click **Next**.

**3. Enter the exam name and exam code**

The panel updates to the **Add Exam** form. At the top, you'll see a tag showing the workflow you selected.

Fill in the following fields:

* **Exam Name** - The name of the exam as it will appear to candidates.
* **Exam Code** - A unique code to identify this exam. This is also visible to candidates.

**4. Configure the assessment step**

Below the exam details, you'll see a section for each assessment step defined in the template. Each step has a field to configure:

* **Assessment Catalog** - click the dropdown and select the catalog you want to load questions from for this step.
* **Flow** - Click the dropdown and select the flow template that defines the candidate experience (onboarding, proctoring rules) for this step.

If you need to rename the step, click the **pencil icon** next to the step name and edit it inline.

For multi-step exams, repeat this configuration for each step.

**5. Click Add**

Once all fields are filled in, click **Add** to create the exam. The panel closes and the new exam appears at the top of the Exams list with an **Active** status.

<Tip>
  **Additional Tips**

  * The exam code must be unique across your tenant. If the code is already in use, the system will show an inline error and prevent you from proceeding.
  * The workflow template determines how many steps your exam has. Once the exam is created, the template structure cannot be changed, if you need a different structure, create a new exam with the correct template.
  * The Assessment Catalog and Flow dropdowns only show items that have been configured for your tenant. If the catalog or flow you need isn't listed, contact your platform administrator.
</Tip>

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