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Welcome to the Course Outline Mapping and Management System (COMMS 3) resource page
This is your go-to guide for creating, managing, and mapping course outlines with ease.
How to access COMMS 3
The new COMMS 3 requires single sign on (SSO).
- Go to COMMS 3 website.
- Select Continue with Microsoft.
Minimum specification requirements to access the COMMS
To access COMMS (Course Outline Mapping and Management System), you'll need a computer that meets certain specifications, including a Core i3 or Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB or more of RAM, a 250GB SSD, a USB port, and Windows 10. You'll also need a reliable internet connection, preferably with 30 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up or greater.
Technical Help
- For all technical help related to COMMS please send a help desk request to helpdesk@georgebrown.ca
Key Differences between COMMS 3 and COMMS 2
Below are some notable updates in COMMS 3. See what's changed from COMMS 2.
| COMMS 3 | COMMS 2 |
|---|---|
| Requires single sign-on (SSO) | Sharing of login and passwords among users |
| Department Owner | Admin/ Chair |
| Course Owner | Course Writer |
| Course Contributor | Not a role in COMMS 2 |
| Course Learning Requirements | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Weekly Schedule | Course Section Information (CSI) |
| Draft | Quick Edit |
Below, you'll find links to instructional documents that will help you navigate the platform and perform key tasks with confidence.
- Finding Course Outlines
How to Find Course Outlines
Access: All Roles
Locate course outlines at the course, program, or school/department level in COMMS 3.
- Editing a Course Outline
How to Edit or Update Course Outlines
Access: Course Owner or Course Contributor
Learn how to edit sections of the course outline.
- Attaching Weekly Schedules
How to Attach a Weekly Schedule (CSI) to a Course Outline
Access: All Roles
View options on how to attach a weekly schedule to a course outline.
- Finding Uploaded Weekly Schedules
How to Find Uploaded Weekly Schedules
Access: All Roles
Locate weekly schedule (CSI) documents at both the course and school levels.
- Compare Course Outlines in COMMS 3
How to Compare Course Outlines
Access: All Roles
View steps on how to compare the current course outline to previous versions.
- Changing the Course Outline Template
How to Change or Assign a Course Outline Template
Access: Course Owner
Select and apply available course outline templates in COMMS 3.
- Troubleshooting Common Errors When Submitting Course Outlines for Approval
How to Troubleshoot Common Errors when Submitting Course Outlines
Access: Course Owner and Course Contributor
Fix common issues when preparing to submit course outlines for approval.
- Submitting a Course Outline for Approval
How to Submit and Unsubmit a Course Outline for Approval
Access: Course Owner
View steps to submit course outlines for approval by the department owner.
- Approving and Unapproving Course Outlines
How to Approve and Unapprove Course Outlines
Access: Department Owner
View instructions on how to approve or unapprove course outlines within COMMS 3.