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title: "Instructor Groups Access"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/instructor-groups-access/"
description: "The Instructor Role plugin supports and provides access to various LearnDash groups-related options for instructors like creating courses/lessons and topics and…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "LearnDash"
date: "2024-04-26"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Instructor Groups Access

The Instructor Role plugin supports and provides access to various LearnDash groups-related options for instructors like creating courses/lessons and topics and managing their enrolled students.

![Group listing screen on Instructor Dashboard](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Group-listing-screen-on-Instructor-Dashboard.png)Group listing screen on Instructor DashboardInstructors have the ability to create and manage groups similar to a LearnDash Group Leader.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-GnL60L5bPJ.png)Instructors can create new groups and add any student enrolled in any courses created by therespective Instructoror shared with that Instructoronly.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-yemJItdrXt.png)![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-j4DOM47VG7.png)Instructors can then also assign themselves or any other group leader as a group leader for their groups.