GoHighLevel Workflow Trigger for Category Completion
Using ClickUp to organize tasks is helpful, but when it comes to automating course follow-up, the GoHighLevel workflow trigger for category completion gives you far more control. This guide walks you step by step through setting up the Category Completed trigger so your automations run exactly when learners finish a selected group of lessons.
The instructions below are based on the official GoHighLevel help documentation and explain how to configure the trigger, apply it to specific courses, and customize conditions for precise automation.
What the GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger Does
The Category Completed workflow trigger activates when a contact completes every lesson within a specified course category. You can then use that trigger event to launch automated actions like:
- Sending a congratulations email or SMS
- Unlocking the next module or course
- Tagging the contact for segmentation
- Adding the contact to a new follow-up sequence
- Notifying a team member that the category is done
This trigger is particularly useful when your course is divided into multiple categories or modules and you want automations to fire after each block of content is fully completed.
Where to Find the GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger
To create a workflow using this trigger, you first need to open the workflows section inside your GoHighLevel account interface.
- Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
- Navigate to Automation in the left-hand menu.
- Click on Workflows.
- Select an existing workflow or click Create Workflow to start a new one.
- In the workflow editor, click Add Trigger.
Once the trigger selector opens, you can search for the specific trigger you need.
How to Add the Category Completed Trigger in GoHighLevel
Follow these steps to add the Category Completed trigger to your workflow.
- In the trigger list, use the search bar and type Category Completed.
- Select Category Completed from the results.
- The trigger configuration panel will appear on the right side of the screen.
From there, you will configure which course and category should activate the workflow when completed.
Configuring GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger Settings
The Category Completed trigger in GoHighLevel includes several core settings. Understanding each option ensures your automation runs only when the correct conditions are met.
Course Selection in GoHighLevel
The first required field is the course you want to monitor for completion.
- Course: Choose the course that contains the category you want to track.
You must select a course before you can select a category.
Category Selection in GoHighLevel
After selecting a course, you will choose the specific category within that course.
- Category: Pick the category that learners must complete to trigger the workflow.
The workflow will only trigger when all lessons in the selected category have been completed by the contact.
Enrollment Status Filter
In many cases, you only want to trigger automation when a contact fits a particular enrollment status for the course. The Category Completed trigger allows you to filter based on this status.
- Enrollment Status: Choose from available enrollment states for the course to limit when the trigger fires.
This helps you control whether only active, paid, or specific types of enrollments can start the workflow once the category is done.
Optional Filters in the GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger
Beyond the main settings, you can apply filters to narrow which contacts should activate the workflow when a category is completed. These filters provide more granular control.
Contact Filters
Contact filters let you use details stored on the contact record as conditions.
- Contact Tags (for example, only trigger if the contact has a specific tag)
- Custom fields or other attributes that determine eligibility
Use these filters if you want to run different workflows for different types of students, such as VIP clients or internal team members.
Advanced Logic in GoHighLevel Workflows
Once the Category Completed trigger is configured, you can build any follow-up logic directly inside the workflow.
- Add Conditions to branch logic based on contact data or course progress.
- Use Wait steps to delay messages or actions.
- Include Goals to move contacts forward when they meet additional criteria.
This is where GoHighLevel becomes powerful, because a single category completion event can lead to many tailored automation paths.
Example Use Cases for the GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger
Here are some practical scenarios where this trigger works especially well.
Onboarding Course Completion
- Trigger when a user finishes the Onboarding category.
- Send a congratulations email.
- Grant access to the next training category or course.
- Notify your success team that onboarding is complete.
Certification or Module-Based Programs
- Trigger when a learner completes a specific module category.
- Issue a digital badge or certificate via email.
- Tag the contact as having completed that module.
- Invite them to a live Q&A or coaching call.
These workflows ensure that each learner receives the right message and next step immediately after they complete the defined portion of your content.
Best Practices When Using GoHighLevel Category Completed Trigger
To make your automation reliable and easy to maintain, keep the following tips in mind.
- Name categories clearly in your course so you can identify them quickly in the trigger settings.
- Avoid overlapping triggers that respond to the same category in multiple workflows unless you truly want multiple automations to run.
- Test with a sample contact by enrolling them in the course, completing the lessons, and confirming the workflow starts at the right time.
- Document your automation logic in an internal process tool so your team can understand how each trigger works.
Combining a clear naming system with careful testing will keep your GoHighLevel workflows predictable and scalable as your course library grows.
Resources for Mastering GoHighLevel Workflows
If you want deeper strategic guidance on setting up automations and optimizing funnels, consider reviewing expert resources and services.
- Visit the official documentation for this specific trigger: Category Completed workflow trigger article.
- Explore implementation help and consulting services at Consultevo for advanced automation strategies.
By combining the Category Completed trigger with thoughtful workflow design, you can turn your GoHighLevel account into a fully automated learning and engagement engine that responds instantly when students complete key stages in your course content.
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