Odoo 18 Live Training Subscription Setup

(No Custom Code Required)

1. Create Two Separate Products

A. Recurring Subscription Plan

• Go to Products → Create
• Product Type: Service
• Subscription: Enable "Recurring Product"
• Under Subscription Plan:
  • Set billing frequency (e.g., monthly)
  • Duration: 3 months (auto-terminates after 3 payments)
  • Price: Enter your recurring fee

B. One-Time Payment Plan

• Create a new product (same course name but add "One-Time" to title)
• Product Type: Service
• Do NOT enable subscription
• Pricing:
  • Base price: Full amount
  • Optional: Add a discount (via Coupons or pricelists)

2. Offer Both Options to Customers

Option A: Product Variants (Recommended)

1. Go to Products → Attributes
2. Create attribute "Payment Type" with values:
   • "Monthly Subscription" (links to recurring product)
   • "One-Time Payment" (links to one-time product)
3. Assign both products to the same Product Template

Option B: Website Comparison Table

• Use the "Product Comparison" snippet on your course webpage to show both plans side-by-side.

3. Mandatory Email Collection

• Enable customer accounts in:
  Settings → Website → Customer Accounts → "Allow visitors to create accounts"
• Odoo will require email during checkout.

4. Automated Communications

For All Students:

• Configure automated emails under:
  Email Marketing → Automations
  • Example flow:
    1. Order Confirmation (immediate)
    2. Training Schedule (1 day before session)

For Subscribers Only:

• Use Subscription Management (Subscriptions → Settings):
  • Enable "Renewal Reminders"
  • Set up "End of Subscription" emails

5. Discounts for One-Time Payments

• Create a Coupon Program:
  Website → Promotions → Coupon Programs
  • Set discount (e.g., 10%)
  • Apply to one-time product only

Key Odoo 18 Improvements

• Enhanced Subscription Dashboard: Track renewals/cancellations visually.
• Streamlined Variants: Cleaner UI for product options.

Improved Automation Builder: More flexible email triggers.

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