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# Creating Programs

> How to set up review and survey programs

# Creating Programs

Programs orchestrate structured cycles for reviews and surveys. Here's how to create them.

## Creating a review program

1. Go to Programs and click "Create Program"
2. Select "Review Program"
3. Configure settings:
   * Review period (Q1 2025, Annual 2025, etc.)
   * Review type (360, manager-only, self-review, etc.)
   * Participants (entire organization, specific teams, etc.)
   * Deadlines (self-review, peer feedback, manager review)
4. Launch the program

Participants receive notifications and deadlines are tracked automatically.

## Creating a survey program

1. Go to Programs and click "Create Program"
2. Select "Survey Program"
3. Choose survey type (engagement, pulse, custom)
4. Configure settings:
   * Survey questions
   * Participants
   * Schedule (one-time or recurring)
   * Anonymity settings
5. Launch the program

Surveys are sent according to the schedule, and results are aggregated automatically.

## What's next

<Card title="Managing and updating programs" icon="pen" href="/programs/managing-and-updating-programs">
  Edit and track program progress
</Card>