👍 There can be only one Course Administrator but many Team Members within the same Alpha course. The person who registers the course is the Course Administrator. Here is the link to register each Alpha: app.alpha.org/ca
Running an Alpha outside Canada? Please register with your country's Alpha website to receive the best support for your context: alpha.org/global
Or create an account if not done yet. You can click on the "Google" button to link your gmail account for faster access!
From your Dashboard, click on the red "Register New Alpha" or from the "Preview Resources" sidebar, choose from the list and click on "Register using this series."
Running multiple Alphas in the same language? Use this shortcut for faster registration: click here.
To register a Cantonese or Mandarin Alpha course and see ALL the video options, please change the webpage language to "Cantonese粵語" or "Mandarin普通话" in the top right corner of your screen.
You will be asked a few simple questions. Here is an explanation of each one:
1. Are you running Alpha in person, online, or both?
2. Who is your Alpha for?
Anyone / Youth (13-18) / Young Adults (19-30) / Seniors (65+) / Not sure yet
3. Is your Alpha for any specific context?
(This is not the location; it refers to the people group.)
Catholic / High School / Prisons / Military / Workplace / None of these
4. What language are you running your Alpha in?
If you are running Alpha in two languages, please register two separate Alphas. When you register a course, please click on "see more languages" to see all the options for Alpha videos in different languages (more info here).
1. Start date & time
If your details are not confirmed yet, you can add an estimated date and adjust this later.
2. Church or organization
If your Alpha is not run in a church, please add which church you usually attend.
This helps us track who is running Alpha in homes, coffee shops, etc. and if there are any trends or patterns with specific churches.
3. Alpha Name
Choose a short descriptive name to identify your Alpha. If your Alpha is listed on the TryAlpha website, this is the name that will be shown (eg. Alpha at Tim Hortons, Alpha Online for Youth).
4. Email for Inquiries
The default email address will be the Course Administrator's email. You can change the Alpha Contact Person if your course is checkmarked "This Alpha is public."
5. Alpha Location
For in-person Alphas, please type in the address and use the dropdown box to choose the exact location. If your Alpha is online, please add the city & province.
If your Alpha start date is confirmed and everyone is welcome to join, click the button: "Make Your Alpha Public" (see screenshot below). Your course will appear in the Try Alpha directory and guests can sign up. (Alpha Youth courses will not appear here for safeguarding purposes.)
If a guest signs up, the Alpha Contact Person will receive an email from Alpha Canada with the Subject Line: "Someone is interested in attending your Alpha" with details in the email body. Please connect with the guest as soon as possible and send them more info (eg. address, parking info, or Zoom link, etc.).
If your Alpha is private or a closed group, or if your start date is not yet confirmed, click the "Not Now" button. Your Alpha will not show up on the TryAlpha.ca website for guests to find.
That's it! You're done. 🎉 You now have access to all the Alpha videos, training videos, small group questions, guest invitations and more. It's all free online!
Just click on "Edit details" and you can adjust the Alpha name, start date, accessibility to the public and/or you can delete your Alpha. More info here.
After you register a course, you will have access to the following materials all for free:
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How do I set up my schedule & add my team?
What if I don't know my start date yet?
Alpha Planning Checklist (PDF)
