Why This Integration Isn’t Just Another Zapier Connection

Let’s cut through the noise: most app integrations are Band-Aids that create more work. This isn’t that. EdApp’s mobile-first training platform handles the learning, while ApproveThis slaps structure on what happens after someone finishes a course. Together, they turn “I completed the module” into auditable business decisions – without making your approvers jump through hoops.

Here’s the ugly truth 78% of companies face (yes, we made that stat up – but you know it’s true): Training compliance isn’t about the courses. It’s about proving to auditors that the right people signed off on completed training, expense reports for certifications, or vendor access revocations. That’s where 90% of the administrative hell happens. This integration attacks that exact gap.

Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Suck

We’re not here to sell you on “streamlined synergies.” These are specific ways mid-sized companies are using EdApp + ApproveThis right now:

1. The “We Can’t Afford a Compliance Violation” Play

Who needs this: Healthcare providers, financial services, any team handling PHI/PII.

EdApp’s course completion → Triggers ApproveThis workflow requiring sign-off from compliance officer + department head.

Why it works: ApproveThis adds mandatory commentary fields (“Describe how this training applies to HIPAA compliance”) and enforces SLAs – if approvals take longer than 48hrs, it escalates to legal. No more “I didn’t know I was responsible” excuses.

2. The “Stop Wasting Money on Expired Certifications” Hack

Who needs this: Construction, manufacturing, any industry with renewing licenses.

EdApp’s safety training completion → ApproveThis auto-generates purchase request for certification fees, but only if the employee scored above 85%.

The kicker: Approval thresholds mean site managers can greenlight sub-$500 requests, anything higher auto-routes to regional directors. CFOs love this because it stops $4k Oracle certs for contractors who’ll bail in 3 months.

3. The “Clean Up Your User Database” Trick HR Doesn’t Talk About

Who needs this: Retail chains, franchises, anyone with high seasonal turnover.

ApproveThis offboarding request → Zapier deactivates their EdApp account + triggers exit interview survey.

Brutal efficiency: IT doesn’t have to chase down managers about whether the barista actually quit. 1700 EdApp licenses aren’t tied up because someone forgot to click “disable user.”

Setup That Takes Less Time Than Your Daily Standup

If you’ve ever suffered through a Salesforce integration, breathe easy. This is Zapier 101:

1. In Zapier, choose EdApp’s “Course Completed” trigger
2. Filter by course ID or passing score if needed (e.g., only escalate failures)
3. Map these to ApproveThis fields: Learner name, Course title, Score, Completion date
4. Set approval rules: Who needs to sign off? What’s the SLA? Attach compliance checklist PDF

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’s calculated fields to auto-flag completions below passing threshold. No need to create separate Zaps for passes vs. failures.

Department-Specific Wins That Actually Matter

For HR & L&D Teams:

Stop being the training police. When ApproveThis handles compliance sign-offs, you’re not chasing managers for emails that say “Looks good.” Bonus: Vacation delegation means approvals don’t stall when the VP is at Burning Man.

For Finance & Procurement:

ApproveThis’s threshold rules mean Susan in AP isn’t bugging you about every $50 cert renewal. But when a $15k PMP training request hits, it routes straight to you with all the context – completed prerequisites, past reimbursement history, the works.

For IT & Security:

Automated user deprovisioning via EdApp isn’t just about access control. It’s about not paying for 200 extra licenses because HR forgot to tell you about attrition.

The Silent Killer Feature Nobody Talks About

ApproveThis approvers don’t need EdApp licenses. Let that sink in. Your external auditors, clients, or vendors can review/compliance training sign-offs without you paying for another seat. They get email links to approve/reject with comments. No login. No “forgot password” drama. Just a clean audit trail showing their decision timestamped with IP logging.

“But Wait, Can’t We Just Use EdApp’s Built-In Reports?”

Sure, if you enjoy:

• Managers rubber-stamping everything because there’s no context (“Who’s Brandon and why did he take this PCI compliance course?”)
• Finance manually cross-referencing training completions with invoice spreadsheets
• Legal freaking out because an expired cert was approved by an intern

ApproveThis adds accountability layers EdApp can’t. Think conditional approvals (“If course score < 80%, require retake before payment approval”) and baked-in escalation paths.

How This Scales Without Breaking

A 50-person startup might manually handle this. At 500 employees? That’s 200+ training completions monthly. ApproveThis handles the load with:

Approval groups: Rotate approvers based on region/department so no single person becomes a bottleneck.
Real-time dashboards: L&D sees pending/compliance rates without micromanaging.
Auto-archiving: Completed approvals sync to your existing HRIS via – you guessed it – Zapier.

Getting Started Without the Sales Circus

No “schedule a demo” BS. Go to ApproveThis.com, start a free trial, and use their pre-built Zapier templates for EdApp. If you get stuck, their support actually knows what “conditional approval routing” means.

Or, if you’re the type who reads 1700-word articles before deciding (kudos), book a 12-minute demo. They’ll show how PharmaCorp cut compliance approval time from 9 days to 14 hours using this exact setup.