fix: Resolve Master Trainer permissions and navigation issues

- Fix AJAX 400 error on master dashboard by adding missing handler
- Fix Google Sheets folder verification JSON parse error
- Fix certificate reports permission check for master trainers
- Update all navigation links to use new hierarchical URL structure
- Remove 11 duplicate/legacy WordPress pages
- Fix Google Sheets page redirect loop
- Update profile edit link behavior
- Document all URL mapping changes and fixes

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wordpress-dev/MASTER-TRAINER-FIXES-2025-06-17.md

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+# Master Trainer Permission & Navigation Fixes
+**Date**: June 17, 2025  
+**Developer**: Ben Reed (ben@tealmaker.com)
+
+## Overview
+This document summarizes the fixes applied to resolve Master Trainer permission issues, AJAX errors, and navigation problems reported by the user.
+
+## Issues Fixed
+
+### 1. Master Dashboard AJAX 400 Error ✅
+**Problem**: Master dashboard was making AJAX call to `hvac_master_dashboard_events` but no handler existed.
+
+**Solution**: 
+- Added missing AJAX handler registration in `includes/class-hvac-community-events.php`
+- Added `ajax_master_dashboard_events()` method to handle the AJAX request
+- The handler properly checks permissions and returns events table data
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `includes/class-hvac-community-events.php`
+
+### 2. Google Sheets Folder Verification JSON Error ✅  
+**Problem**: AJAX call returned "JSON.parse: unexpected character" error.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Fixed incorrect file path in `ajax_verify_folder_structure()` method
+- Added error handling and output buffering
+- Temporarily returns mock data until Google Sheets auth is configured
+- Prevents PHP errors from breaking JSON response
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `includes/google-sheets/class-google-sheets-admin.php`
+
+### 3. Certificate Reports Permission Error ✅
+**Problem**: Master trainers saw "You do not have permission to view certificate reports."
+
+**Solution**:
+- Fixed capability check from `current_user_can('hvac_trainer')` to `current_user_can('manage_hvac_events')`
+- Master trainers have the `manage_hvac_events` capability
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `includes/class-hvac-community-events.php`
+
+### 4. Navigation Links to Old URLs ✅
+**Problem**: Links throughout the plugin pointed to old URLs like `/hvac-dashboard/` instead of new hierarchical URLs.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Updated 44+ URL references in template files
+- Updated all URLs in includes directory
+- Fixed hardcoded links
+- Implemented proper URL mapping:
+  - `/hvac-dashboard/` → `/trainer/dashboard/`
+  - `/certificate-reports/` → `/trainer/certificate-reports/`
+  - `/generate-certificates/` → `/trainer/generate-certificates/`
+  - And many more...
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- All template files in `templates/` directory
+- Multiple files in `includes/` directory
+- `clear-test-certificates.php`
+
+### 5. Duplicate/Legacy WordPress Pages ✅
+**Problem**: Multiple duplicate pages existed with old slugs causing confusion.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Deleted 11 duplicate pages (IDs: 5297, 5298, 5299, 5300, 5502, 5503, 5504, 5505, 5517, 5518, 5519)
+- Kept only the properly structured hierarchical pages
+- Legacy redirect system handles old URLs automatically
+
+### 6. Google Sheets Redirect Loop ✅
+**Problem**: `/master-trainer/google-sheets/` was causing infinite redirect loop.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Added redirect loop prevention in `hvac_ce_handle_legacy_redirects()` function
+- Checks if already on target path before redirecting
+- Fixed OAuth callback redirect URLs
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `hvac-community-events.php`
+- `includes/google-sheets/class-google-sheets-auth.php`
+
+### 7. Profile Edit Link ✅  
+**Problem**: "Edit Profile" button opened wp-admin in new tab.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Removed `target="_blank"` from edit profile link
+- Now opens in same tab for better UX
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `templates/template-trainer-profile.php`
+
+### 8. Master Dashboard Template Rendering ✅
+**Problem**: Master dashboard had jQuery undefined errors and Quirks Mode.
+
+**Solution**:
+- Added missing `get_header()` call for authenticated users
+- Fixed template structure to include proper WordPress header
+
+**Files Modified**:
+- `templates/template-hvac-master-dashboard.php`
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### AJAX Handler Implementation
+```php
+public function ajax_master_dashboard_events() {
+    check_ajax_referer('hvac_master_dashboard_nonce', 'nonce');
+    
+    if (!current_user_can('view_master_dashboard')) {
+        wp_die('Insufficient permissions');
+    }
+    
+    // Load master dashboard data class
+    if (!class_exists('HVAC_Master_Dashboard_Data')) {
+        require_once HVAC_CE_PLUGIN_DIR . 'includes/class-hvac-master-dashboard-data.php';
+    }
+    
+    $dashboard_data = new HVAC_Master_Dashboard_Data();
+    $data = $dashboard_data->get_events_table_data($args);
+    
+    wp_send_json_success($data);
+}
+```
+
+### Redirect Loop Prevention
+```php
+// Get current URL path to prevent redirect loops
+$current_path = trim(parse_url($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'], PHP_URL_PATH), '/');
+$target_path = $legacy_redirects[$current_slug];
+
+// Skip redirect if we are already on the target path
+if ($current_path === $target_path) {
+    return;
+}
+```
+
+## Testing Recommendations
+
+1. **Master Dashboard**: Verify events table loads without AJAX errors
+2. **Google Sheets**: Check that folder verification shows appropriate message
+3. **Certificate Reports**: Confirm master trainers can access reports
+4. **Navigation**: Test all navigation links go to correct hierarchical URLs
+5. **Legacy URLs**: Verify old URLs redirect properly to new ones
+
+## Pending Issues
+
+1. **Trainer Documentation Login**: Still showing "Please log in to access the documentation" - may need further investigation
+2. **Google Sheets Authentication**: Full folder verification will work once OAuth is configured
+
+## Deployment Notes
+
+- All changes are live on staging server
+- WordPress cache has been flushed
+- No database schema changes required
+- Backward compatibility maintained through redirect system

wordpress-dev/URL_MAPPING.md

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+# HVAC Community Events Plugin - URL Structure Migration
+
+## URL Mapping - Old to New
+
+| Current URL | New URL | Priority | Status |
+|-------------|---------|----------|--------|
+| `/community-login/` | `/training-login/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/trainer-registration/` | `/trainer/registration/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/hvac-dashboard/` | `/trainer/dashboard/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/master-dashboard/` | `/master-trainer/dashboard/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/manage-event/` | `/trainer/event/manage/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/event-summary/` | `/trainer/event/summary/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/trainer-profile/` | `/trainer/my-profile/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+| `/attendee-profile/` | `/trainer/attendee-profile/` | LOW | ✅ Complete |
+| `/email-attendees/` | `/trainer/email-attendees/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/communication-templates/` | `/trainer/communication-templates/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/communication-schedules/` | `/trainer/communication-schedules/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/generate-certificates/` | `/trainer/generate-certificates/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/certificate-reports/` | `/trainer/certificate-reports/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/google-sheets/` | `/master-trainer/google-sheets/` | MEDIUM | ✅ Complete |
+| `/hvac-documentation/` | `/trainer/documentation/` | LOW | ✅ Complete |
+| `/certificate-fix/` | `/master-trainer/certificate-fix/` | HIGH | ✅ Complete |
+
+## References to Update
+
+### High Priority Files (Core Navigation/Authentication)
+1. **Main Plugin File** (`hvac-community-events.php`)
+   - Page creation array (lines 46-117)
+   - Asset loading checks (lines 260-266, 342, 358, 374, 433)
+
+2. **Login Handler** (`includes/community/class-login-handler.php`)
+   - Redirect URLs (lines 143, 175, 182, 202, 209, 214)
+
+3. **HVAC Community Events Class** (`includes/class-hvac-community-events.php`)
+   - Authentication redirects (lines 154, 166, 178, 188, 191, 198, 212, 219)
+
+4. **Dashboard Templates**
+   - `templates/template-hvac-dashboard.php`
+   - `templates/template-hvac-master-dashboard.php`
+
+### Medium Priority Files (Navigation/Features)
+5. **Dashboard Class** (`includes/class-hvac-dashboard.php`)
+6. **Manage Event Class** (`includes/class-hvac-manage-event.php`)
+7. **Registration Class** (`includes/class-hvac-registration.php`)
+8. **Settings Class** (`includes/class-hvac-settings.php`)
+9. **Help System** (`includes/class-hvac-help-system.php`)
+
+### Low Priority Files (Templates/Tests)
+10. **Certificate Templates** (multiple files)
+11. **Profile Templates**
+12. **Test Files** (50+ files in `/bin/` and root)
+
+## Implementation Strategy
+
+### Phase 1: Core Structure (HIGH Priority)
+1. Update page creation code in main plugin file
+2. Create URL mapping helper functions
+3. Update login redirection logic
+4. Add backward compatibility redirects
+
+### Phase 2: Navigation (HIGH Priority)  
+5. Update dashboard navigation links
+6. Update authentication redirect URLs
+7. Update template hardcoded links
+
+### Phase 3: Features (MEDIUM Priority)
+8. Update shortcode references
+9. Update help system links
+10. Update asset loading checks
+
+### Phase 4: Testing & Documentation (LOW Priority)
+11. Update test files
+12. Update documentation
+13. Comprehensive testing
+
+## Backward Compatibility Plan
+
+### 301 Redirects Required
+All old URLs must redirect to new URLs using WordPress redirect functions:
+
+```php
+// Example redirect mapping
+$legacy_redirects = [
+    'community-login' => 'training-login',
+    'hvac-dashboard' => 'trainer/dashboard',
+    'master-dashboard' => 'master-trainer/dashboard',
+    'manage-event' => 'trainer/event/manage',
+    'trainer-profile' => 'trainer/my-profile',
+    'certificate-fix' => 'master-trainer/certificate-fix',
+    // ... etc
+];
+```
+
+### Implementation Notes
+- Use WordPress `wp_redirect()` with 301 status
+- Preserve query parameters during redirects
+- Implement in `template_redirect` hook
+- Log redirects for monitoring
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Access Control Updates
+- **Certificate Fix**: Move to `/master-trainer/` hierarchy requires permission check updates
+- **Role-based URLs**: Ensure URL structure matches permission model
+- **Capability Checks**: Update template redirect logic for new URLs
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+### Functional Testing
+- [ ] All new URLs load correctly
+- [ ] All old URLs redirect properly
+- [ ] Login redirects to correct dashboard
+- [ ] Navigation between trainer/master trainer dashboards works
+- [ ] Certificate fix page restricted to master trainers only
+
+### Technical Testing  
+- [ ] No 404 errors on any URL
+- [ ] Query parameters preserved in redirects
+- [ ] Assets load correctly on all pages
+- [ ] Help system links work
+- [ ] Test suite passes with new URLs
+
+## Deployment Plan
+
+### Pre-deployment
+1. Create database backup
+2. Test in staging environment
+3. Verify all redirects work
+4. Update user documentation
+
+### Deployment
+1. Deploy plugin with URL changes
+2. Clear all caches
+3. Test key user journeys
+4. Monitor for 404 errors
+
+### Post-deployment
+1. Monitor redirect usage
+2. Update external documentation
+3. Communicate changes to users
+4. Plan to remove redirects after transition period
+
+## Files to Modify
+
+### Core Files (16 files)
+- `hvac-community-events.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-community-events.php`
+- `includes/community/class-login-handler.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-dashboard.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-manage-event.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-registration.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-settings.php`
+- `includes/class-hvac-help-system.php`
+- `templates/template-hvac-dashboard.php`
+- `templates/template-hvac-master-dashboard.php`
+- `templates/template-trainer-profile.php`
+- `templates/template-event-summary.php`
+- Multiple certificate template files
+- Test files (50+ files)
+
+### Estimated Effort
+- **Planning/Analysis**: ✅ Complete
+- **Core Implementation**: 4-6 hours
+- **Template Updates**: 2-3 hours  
+- **Testing**: 2-3 hours
+- **Documentation**: 1-2 hours
+- **Total**: 10-15 hours