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In this article, we'll cover:

- What is a long-running burst?
- What makes a long-running burst campaign unique?
- How learners experience a long-running burst
- When to use a long-running burst?
- How to set up a long-running burst?

## What is a long-running burst?

Long-running burst campaigns are a flexible way to use Yarno bursts for **ongoing, self-led learning**. Instead of running for a short, fixed period, these bursts stay open for months, allowing learners to join when they need to.

They’re especially useful for **induction**, **refresher training** and **anytime learning** where learners may start at different points throughout the year.

This article explains how long-running bursts work, when to use them and how to set one up.

## What makes a long-running burst campaign unique?

A long-running burst will have an **end date set well into the future** (typically 6 or 12 months).

Unlike a traditional burst, where learners are invited all at once, long-running bursts are usually set up with:

- No learners invited initially (or only a small number)
- Learners added gradually over time, either by:

- Admins adding them directly, or
  - Learners opting in via a campaign invite URL as a link or QR code

All other parts of setting up a long-running burst are the same as a regular Yarno burst, including the reporting available from the campaign dashboards.

## How learners experience a long-running burst

From a learner’s perspective, there’s no difference between a long-running burst and a regular burst.

As soon as a learner is added:

- They receive a set number of Yarno questions
- They answer those questions
- Once completed, they’re finished with the campaign

Learners who join later don’t “catch up” or receive extra content — they simply complete the burst as designed.

## When to use a long-running burst

Long-running bursts work best when learners need access to the same content at **different times**, rather than all at once.

Common use cases include:

### Induction for new starters

Create a burst that covers:

- Company values
- Safety basics
- Key policies or procedures

Set the campaign to run for 6–12 months and share a QR code or link with new starters. Each new employee can complete the burst as part of their onboarding, without you needing to create a new campaign each time.

### Refresher training for key topics

Use a long-running burst for:

- Compliance refreshers
- Product knowledge
- Safety reminders

Admins can add learners as needed, or share the campaign link for team members to opt in when a refresher is required.

### Self-led learning at any time

For topics learners may want to revisit on their own schedule, such as leadership basics or customer service principles, a long-running burst allows people to join when it’s relevant to them.

## How to set up a long-running burst campaign

Setting up a long-running burst is simple and uses the same steps as creating any other burst campaign.

1. Create a new **Burst Campaign**

Set up your burst content as usual.
2. Set the end date well into the future

Typically 6 or 12 months ahead, depending on how long you want the campaign available.
3. Invite few or no learners initially

Many long-running bursts start with no learners invited.
4. Share the campaign link or QR code (optional)

Learners can only self-enrol if you share:

- A direct campaign link, or
   - A QR code
5. Add learners over time as needed

You can:

- Add learners manually via ‘edit campaign’

## Things to keep in mind

- Long-running bursts behave exactly like standard bursts once a learner joins
- Learners complete the same set of questions, regardless of when they join
- The campaign must still be active — once the end date passes, no new learners can join

## More information

- If you have additional questions or would like to understand more about how long-running bursts could work for your business, feel free to reach out to your Yarno CSM.