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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. The Coordinator Console lets you create a new exam by selecting from a set of pre-configured workflow templates for your tenant, so you don't have to configure the exam 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

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**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.

The available templates are configured specifically for your tenant and may vary. Each template shows its name, a brief description, and the number of steps it contains. Choose the template that matches your exam structure and validity window configuration, then click **Next**.

* **Only Assessment Step (Invite based window)** - 1 step.
* **Only Assessment Step (defined exam window)** - 1 step.
* **Enrollment and Assessment Step (Invite based window)** - 2 steps.
* **Enrollment and Assessment Step (defined exam window)** - 2 steps.

**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.

**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 two fields 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 for this step.

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.

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<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 customer support manager.
</Tip>


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