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SkillzRun Integration

ApproveThis manages your SkillzRun Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Education

Why This Integration Isn’t Just Another Checkbox

Let’s cut through the noise: approvals suck. Especially when you’re managing users across a learning platform like SkillzRun. Enter ApproveThis - the anti-bottleneck tool that turns “waiting for sign-off” into “done before you finish your coffee.”

SkillzRun helps organizations build training apps that don’t look like they were designed in 2003. ApproveThis ensures the people using those apps actually should be there. Together? They’re like bouncer and DJ for your corporate education party.

The Nuts and Bolts (Without the Engineering Degree)

Here’s the deal: through Zapier, these two platforms hand off data like relay racers who actually like each other. New user in SkillzRun? Auto-create an approval request. Course update approved? Push changes instantly. No more spreadsheets, no more “did you see my email?”

Bonus: Approvers only need ApproveThis access - no extra SkillzRun seats required. Perfect for external partners or execs who think “LMS” is a text abbreviation.

Real-World Uses That Don’t Require a PhD to Understand

1. The Gatekeeper Play

Corporate training team using SkillzRun? Set up automatic approvals for:

  • New instructor onboarding
  • Course content updates
  • Premium feature access requests

Example: Healthcare orgs automatically flag certifications expiring soon, triggering re-approval workflows before compliance audits hit.

2. The Cleanup Crew

HR teams love/hate this: auto-deactivate SkillzRun users when employment records get the axe. Approval thresholds mean junior HR staff can handle routine offboarding, while C-suite exits still get executive review.

3. The Swiss Army Knife

Manufacturing companies use calculated fields to auto-approve standard safety training renewals, while flagging specialized equipment certifications for plant manager review. All while keeping the LMS updated in real-time.

Department-Specific Wins

For HR Teams:

Onboard new hires to SkillzRun after background checks clear. Vacation delegation ensures approvals don’t stall when managers are OOO during peak hiring seasons.

For Training Teams:

Push updated course materials only after legal/compliance signs off. Real-time tracking shows exactly who’s holding up that critical cybersecurity module update.

For IT Teams:

Automate system access approvals based on completed SkillzRun trainings. Conditional logic routes AWS certification requests to cloud team leads, not the help desk.

Features That Actually Matter

Approval thresholds aren’t just for finance teams anymore. Set dollar limits on training budgets or seat purchases that auto-approve below set limits. Escalate only what needs human eyes.

Calculated fields handle messy math - prorated training costs based on start dates, compliance hour tracking, you name it. All feeding directly into approval logic.

Setting It Up Without Losing Your Mind

  1. Connect SkillzRun and ApproveThis in Zapier
  2. Pick your trigger (new user, course change, etc.)
  3. Map key data fields between systems
  4. Set approval rules (thresholds, groups, conditions)
  5. Test with a real request (pro tip: use your CEO’s name to get IT’s attention)

Most teams get basic flows running in under 20 minutes. Complex ones might take an hour if you’re particular about conditional routing.

The Bottom Line Your CFO Will Actually Read

This isn’t about shaving minutes off approvals. It’s about eliminating the “where are we on…” meetings that eat Tuesdays. For companies scaling between 50-5k employees, that’s the difference between controlled growth and chaos.

ApproveThis brings structure without rigidity. SkillzRun brings mobile-first learning that people might actually use. Together? They’re the guardrails that let you take your foot off the brake.

Next Steps That Don’t Involve Sales Pitches

If your approval processes involve more sticky notes than automation, it’s time. Register for ApproveThis or schedule a demo that skips the fluff and shows exactly how this plays with your SkillzRun setup.

Pro tip: Bring your most annoying approval bottleneck to the demo. We live for that stuff.

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Best Approval Workflows for SkillzRun

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for SkillzRun

Create approval request for new SkillzRun users

When a new user is created in SkillzRun, an approval request is automatically generated in ApproveThis. This integration streamlines onboarding by ensuring new user credentials are vetted and processed efficiently. *Note: Configure necessary filters for your approval criteria.*

Zapier Components

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Trigger

User Has Been Created

Triggers when user has been created in Skillzrun.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Update SkillzRun user for new approval requests

When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, update or create a user in SkillzRun. This integration ensures approval outcomes are immediately reflected in user records. *Note: Ensure data fields align between systems.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Upsert User Action

Creates the new user or update existing one by email.

Create SkillzRun user with orders for completed requests

When an approval action is completed in ApproveThis, trigger the creation of a new user with orders in SkillzRun. This automation bridges approval outcomes with user onboarding, streamlining post-approval processes. *Note: Validate order IDs prior to execution.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Create User With Orders

Creates the new user with provided offer IDs.

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