More control, better targeting: leverage key dates across your platform
We are excited to announce an enhancement that will give you even more flexibility and precision in managing your learners: the introduction of a new “Date” type for custom learner fields, along with powerful new group rule criteria to make the most of this data.
What’s new?
You can now create custom fields that store date values—just like you already do with text or list fields. These date fields are available everywhere custom fields are currently used: learner profiles, registration lists, import/export tools, APIs, and more.
Smarter grouping with dynamic rules
With this new field type, you gain access to advanced filtering options in group dynamic rules, including:
- is/is not/is before/is after (with a date picker)
- is empty/is not empty
- is less than X months ago/is more than X months ago (rolling date logic based on today)
These criteria enable you to automatically group learners based on key dates—such as a hire date, a termination date, or any other custom milestone—making your targeting and reporting more relevant and timelier.
Seamless integration and localization
- Dates are displayed in the user’s language and format across the platform.
- In the API, dates follow the standard SQL format.
- In import/export, the existing dateFormat parameter applies.
- A date picker is available in profile editing and search forms, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience.
Why this matters
This update is designed to help you better organize, segment, and act on learner data, with minimal effort and maximum impact.
