# Visibility & privacy

**Category:** [Academy](https://help.totalctrl.app/hc/totalctrl/totalctrl-help-center/en-US/categories/academy)
**Updated:** 2026-10-04

## Academy privacy

In **Academy Settings**, choose a privacy level:

- **Public** — your academy is listed on a public page and anyone can browse published courses.
- **Private** — not publicly listed; only members can view.
- **Secret** — hidden and undiscoverable; invite-only.

### Per-course visibility

Each course also has its own visibility — **Public** (shown on the public academy) or **Members** (enrolled/invited learners only).
### Enrollment approval

Turn on **Require approval to enroll** to review every join request before granting access (see the Enrollment article).

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## Related Articles

- [Reporting](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/academy-reporting)
- [Jump to all courses from the Academy dashboard](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/academy-view-all-courses)
- [Enrollment, approvals, progress, and certificates](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/academy-enrollment-progress)
- [Export a course as SCORM or xAPI](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/academy-course-export-scorm-xapi)
- [Academy overview](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/academy-overview)

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