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Types of communication alerts

Communication Alerts in Lynk keep students informed about class, payment, and progress updates. These system-generated alerts are automatically sent via WhatsApp when actions occur in Lynk, ensuring timely updates without coaches sending manual messages.

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Written by Sumit Kapoor
Updated over 3 months ago

By categorizing alerts, Lynk ensures that:

Communication Alerts in Lynk are grouped by the type of activity they relate to. This structure reflects how day-to-day operations actually happen and helps students clearly understand what an update is about.

  • Students receive relevant and contextual updates

  • Communication remains clear and predictable

  • Each alert is tied to a specific system action


Session Communication Alerts

Session Communication Alerts inform students about the real-time status of their classes.

These alerts are triggered when a coach updates the session status in the Lynk app.

Common Session Alerts

  1. Coach Left for Venue

When the coach marks “Prepare for session” in the Lynk app, students receive a WhatsApp notification informing them that the coach is on the way.

Purpose

  • Helps students plan arrival time

  • Reduces uncertainty before the session

  • Avoids last-minute coordination calls

Example notification

  1. Session started

Why Communication Alerts Are Categorized

When the coach marks the session as Started, Lynk sends a confirmation alert to students. This confirms that the class is live and running as scheduled.

  1. Session rescheduled

When a session is rescheduled in Lynk, students automatically receive a WhatsApp message with the updated date and time.

Purpose

  • Prevents missed classes

  • Ensures everyone receives the same updated information

  • Eliminates manual follow-up messages

Example notification

  1. Session cancelled

If a session is cancelled, Lynk immediately notifies students via WhatsApp.

Purpose

  • Avoids unnecessary travel

  • Ensures timely communication

  • Maintains transparency

What students gain

  • Clarity on when and where the session is happening

  • Advance notice of delays or changes

  • Reduced uncertainty around class timing

Session Alerts ensure students stay informed throughout the entire lifecycle of a session.


Batch Communication Alerts

Batch Communication Alerts notify students when changes occur in their batch association.

Common Batch Alerts

  • Student enrolled into a batch

What students gain

  • Confirmation of batch enrollment

  • Clear visibility into where their sessions belong

  • Reduced confusion about batch placement

Batch Alerts are especially useful when students are moved, added, or newly assigned to a batch.


Payment Communication Alerts

Payment Communication Alerts keep students informed about payment-related events.

These alerts help ensure transparency and timely action without repeated reminders from coaches.

Common Payment Alerts

  1. Coach requested a payment

When a coach requests a payment, the student receives a WhatsApp message informing them of the amount due and the purpose of the payment.

  1. Payment reminder

If a payment remains pending, Lynks send a gentle reminder to the student when the coach triggers it.

  1. Auto payment reminder

Auto pay reminder alerts are sent to students only when the coach explicitly sets an auto payment reminder for a specific student in Lynk.

  1. Student payment successful

Once a student completes the payment, Lynk sends a WhatsApp confirmation message.

What students gain

  • Clear visibility into pending payments

  • Confirmation when payments are completed

  • Timely reminders without manual follow-ups

Payment Alerts reduce misunderstandings and make the payment process smoother for students.


Progress Communication Alerts

A Progress alert is triggered only when the coach generates and shares a progress report for a specific student inside Lynk.

Common Progress Alerts

  • Progress report sent

What students gain

  • Awareness of performance feedback

  • Timely access to progress information

  • A clear feedback loop with the coach

These alerts help students stay engaged and informed about their development.


How These Alerts Work Together

Each type of Communication Alert serves a specific purpose, but together they form a complete communication system for students.

  • Session Alerts handle day-to-day class updates

  • Batch Alerts clarify group placement

  • Payment Alerts manage financial communication

  • Progress Alerts close the learning feedback loop

This ensures students are informed across all key touchpoints of their journey.


Summary

Communication Alerts in Lynk are categorized into clear types based on operational activity. Each alert is automatically triggered by actions inside the system and sent only to students via WhatsApp.

By structuring alerts around sessions, batches, payments, and progress, Lynk ensures students always have the information they need — without relying on manual messages or follow-ups.

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