# Configure a progression

> PositiveForm guide · Advancement and ranks · ADV-001
> Canonical page: https://positiveform.com/guides/advancement/configure-progression/
> This Markdown: https://positiveform.com/guides/advancement/configure-progression.md

**Summary:** Create or edit a progression from a supported template. The progression and rank visuals persist and become available to member advancement workflows.  
**Who can do this:** Organization owners, Managers  
**Required access:** `members.change`  
**Where in PositiveForm:** `/settings/progressions`  
**Status:** Verified on 2026-07-29 against PositiveForm build `fe1de72`.

## Who this is for

This guide is for **organization owners and managers** who define belt or level
sequences before staff review readiness or run testing events.

You need the `members.change` permission.

## Before you begin

- Decide whether you are creating a new progression or reviewing one that
  already exists.
- Progressions live under **Settings › Progressions**.

## Steps

1. Open **Settings**, then **Progressions** (or use **Configure progressions**
   from the Advancement page).
2. Read the list of existing progressions. Each row offers **Review progression**
   and, when allowed, **Duplicate**.
3. Click **New progression** to start a new sequence (or expand creation options
   if the button toggles them).
4. Choose a template or blank builder, name the progression, and define the
   ordered ranks.
5. Save. Return to the Progressions list and open **Review progression** to
   confirm the ranks and draft or active state.
6. Use **Duplicate** when you need a variation without rebuilding from scratch.

## Expected outcome

A progression is available for Advancement readiness and for testing events.
Staff can choose it on **Advancement** and when scheduling a testing day.

## Screenshots

![Progressions settings list with New progression](https://positiveform.com/guides/media/ADV-001/20260729T204000Z/000-start.webp)

## Recovery

If **New progression** is missing, your role cannot manage progressions.

If the list is empty for a non-manager, wait until an owner creates one; the
empty state explains that progressions appear once staff create them.

If save fails, stay on the builder, fix the named fields, and try again before
leaving.

## Related guides

- [Review advancement readiness](https://positiveform.com/guides/advancement/review-advancement/) — review who is ready to advance.
- [Schedule a testing event](https://positiveform.com/guides/testing/schedule-testing-event/) — schedule testing against a
  progression.

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