Giving a piece of content a deadline emphasises the importance of the content and the time period is should be completed in.
When you set a deadline, your assigned learners will receive email reminders so they don't miss out.
1 Week before (if applicable)
1 Day before
1 Day after
Setting a deadline
Head to Step 4 - Release & Deadline and select your Deadline type.
Add your chosen period of time or specific date
There are two types to choose from:
Specific date: This will set the Deadline on a fixed date, regardless of when the Course was published.
Period of time: The Course Deadline will be relative to the date when the User has been assigned to the Course, so for example:

Here's a short video guide on how to do it: