Step 1: Access the program section

This tutorial is for users who are new to OpenSPP and want to learn how to access the program section.

What you'll do

Learn how to navigate to the Programs module and understand the Program overview page.

Before you start

• You need one of these roles assigned to your user: Program Manager, Program Validator, Program Viewer, or Administrator

• OpenSPP should be installed and running

• Sample data loaded for exploration (see Explore OpenSPP)

• Allow 2-3 minutes to complete this step

The scenario

Your goal is to set up the Cash Transfer for Vulnerable Families program so eligible families can receive support. Before you can create or manage the program, you need to learn how to access the Programs section in OpenSPP.

Steps

1. Navigate to Programs

After logging in to OpenSPP, you'll see the sidebar menu on the left. Click Programs to access the program section.

2. Understand the Program Overview Page

The program overview page displays all created programs with a brief overview. In order to view more detailed information about a specific program, click on respective line to find out more.

Key elements of the interface:

Element	Purpose
Create Program button	Launches the wizard to create a new program
Search bar	Allows you to find existing programs
Name column	Name of the program
Target Type column	Displays whether the program targets an individual or a group
Beneficiaries column	Displays the number of beneficiaries
Cycles column.	Displays the number of created cycles
Status column.	Displays the program status

3. Use the search function

The search bar allows you to find existing Programs. Click on the search bar to begin typing. It is also possible to click the arrow to display filtering options.

What you accomplished

You've learned how to:

• Access the Program module from the sidebar

• Understand the key interface elements

• Use the search function to find existing records

Key concepts

Concept	Description
Groups	Households or families registered as a unit
Individuals	Single persons in the registry
Registrant	Any person or group recorded in the registry
Beneficiary	A registrant who has been enrolled in a program

Are you stuck?

Can't find Programs in the sidebar? Make sure you're logged in with appropriate permissions. Ask your system administrator to grant you access to the Programs module.

Don't see Create Program button? You may not have permission to create new records. Contact your administrator to grant you the appropriate access rights.

Next Step

Continue to Step 2: Create your first program using the pre-loaded demo data.