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# Time Block

Time Block represents a specific period of time, often as it relates to Course Offerings.

- **[Sample Uses for Time Block](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sfdo.k12_time_block.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Let's look at some possible uses for the Time Block object.
- **[Prerequisites for Time Block](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sfdo.k12_time_block.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Before you create a Time Block, it's a good idea to have an Account set up to relate it to (for example, an Account that represents the entire school, or a school within a school).
- **[Create Time Block Records](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sfdo.k12_time_block.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Create Time Block records for specific blocks of time you want to track at your school. Typically, you create multiple records when you first start implementing Time Block data.

## Sample Uses for Time Block

Let's look at some possible uses for the Time Block object.

- University—Define the hours when specific courses are offered.
- K-12—Define the hours when class periods are held.
- Any educational institution—Specify hours when certain facilities are available for use.

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-sfdo-k12_architecture_kit-264-0-0-production-enus/aa53d0d1-adc5-4af6-adb8-c34704f68202/images/icon_note.png)

Note When deciding how to use Time Block, it's important to consider its relationship with Course Offering and Course Offering Schedule. See [Create Time Block Records](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sfdo.k12_time_block.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Create Time Block records for specific blocks of time you want to track at your school. Typically, you create multiple records when you first start implementing Time Block data.") for more information.

## Prerequisites for Time Block

Before you create a Time Block, it's a good idea to have an Account set up to relate it to (for example, an Account that represents the entire school, or a school within a school).

## Create Time Block Records

Create Time Block records for specific blocks of time you want to track at your school. Typically, you create multiple records when you first start implementing Time Block data.

![Tip](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-sfdo-k12_architecture_kit-264-0-0-production-enus/aa53d0d1-adc5-4af6-adb8-c34704f68202/images/icon_tip.png)

Tip When creating Time Block records:

- Use Time Block on a Course Offering only if you don’t expect to use the Course Offering Schedule object, which tracks the same kind of data.
- If you do use Time Block on a Course Offering and you create a Course Offering Schedule, the Time Block's Start Time and End Time on the Course Offering is _not_ copied to the Start Time and End Time on the Course Offering Schedule records.
- If you choose to use the Time Block on the Course Offering Schedule, the Start Time and End Time on the Course Offering Schedule automatically populates from the Time Block record. We recommend that you not manually update Course Offering Schedule values if you are using Time Blocks. Manual updates prompt an error asking you to adjust the start and end times to match the Time Block upon saving.

1. From an Account record, like an Educational Institution, click **New** in the Time Blocks related list.
2. Enter a name for the Time Block and start and end times. Don’t change the Account name.
3. Fill in optional fields as needed. Click **Save & New**, and continue creating additional Time Block records as needed.