# How batches work

> A group learning between two dates, with classes added as they happen.

Source: https://paatya.net/docs/batches/how-batches-work

A **batch** is a group of students who learn together between two dates, such as "Java Full Stack, Oct 2026". You add each class to the batch as it happens: its recording, its notes and, if you like, a quiz. Students open the batch from **My Courses** and catch up on any class they missed.

> **Note:** Batches are switched on for your academy by Paatya. If you don't see **Batches** in the left menu, contact Paatya support.

## How a batch is different from a course

| | Course | Batch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What's inside | Sections and topics | Sections and classes, such as **Week 1** with **Day 1**, **Day 2** |
| Dates | None, or an end date per student | A **start date**, an **end date**, and some days of access after it |
| How students get in | You enroll them, they buy it, or they start it free | You add them. Batches are not sold online |
| Courses inside it | No | You can attach courses and online tests that come with the batch |
| On your website | A course page with a price | A batch page with its dates, an outline you write, and an enquiry button |

Everything inside a class works as it does in a course: [videos](https://paatya.net/docs/courses/add-a-video), [quizzes](https://paatya.net/docs/courses/add-a-quiz), [documents and links](https://paatya.net/docs/courses/documents-and-links), progress and [certificates](https://paatya.net/docs/courses/certificates).

## When students can open a batch

A batch opens on its **start date** and stays open until its **end date** plus the **Access after the end date** days you choose. For example, a batch running 2 November to 20 December with 30 days of access can be opened until 19 January.

- **Before the start date:** students see the batch in **My Courses**, marked **Upcoming** with "Starts on 2 November". Its classes don't open yet.
- **Between the dates:** marked **Ongoing**. Students open every published class, including classes from before they joined.
- **After the end date:** marked **Completed** while the extra days last, then **Access closed**. Nothing is deleted: change the dates and the batch opens again.

Courses and online tests attached to the batch follow the same dates.

## Statuses

A batch is **Draft**, **Published** or **Archived**, like a course. You can publish a batch before you add its first class, for example to show it on your website. A batch also shows a date badge: **Upcoming**, **Ongoing**, **Completed** or **Access closed**.

## Next step

[Create a batch](https://paatya.net/docs/batches/create-a-batch)