Learning Paths allows Admins to bundle courses and create catered learning experiences for their users. Learning Paths follow an easy-to-navigate structure that leads learners through assigned content.
While Gated Course Progression provides a strict path through courses, Learning Paths is easier to manage on the admin side and a more intuitive experience for users; allowing for flexibility in which path to take.
This article covers the following topics:
- Learning Paths Search
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Categories
- Details tab
- Content tab
- Permissions tab
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Subcategories
- Details tab
- Content tab
- Permissions tab
- Learning Paths
- Earning Awards
- Assign a Learning Path
- Learning Path Notifications
- Navigation Menu Items
- Reporting
- Learning Path API
- Future Development
Learning Paths Search
Search capability is included on all Learning Path pages for quick access. The search results include information from titles, descriptions, course custom fields, and tags. Users can search by multiple tags.
Categories
Categories are the top-level organizers for Learning Paths and represent broad subjects that then break down into more specific Subcategories, which then contain individual Learning Paths.
To create a Category, go to Learning, click Categories under the Learning Paths section, and then click New.
Details tab
In the Details tab, give this Category a (1) Name and mark if it is Published.
Learner Portal:
The Category page allows learners to filter between different available categories. Subcategories are shown based on the category chosen in the filter.
Content tab
In the Content tab, click Add Subcategory to add an existing subcategory to this category.
Select an existing Subcategory from the dropdown, searching by title or ID, and click Add. Subcategories are added to the bottom of the category ordering.
Change the order in which Subcategories are displayed in this Category by clicking and dragging the ⋮ icon to the desired position, or enter a new position manually.
If a learner doesn’t have access to any Learning Paths within any Subcategory, then that entire Category is hidden. Learning Path permissions control access to Categories
Adding Subcategories to/from a Category isn’t completed until one of the Save options is selected.
Permissions tab
In the Permissions tab, set which users can view this category. This can be set by Public access, Specific users, User groups, or Access levels.
Translation overrides tab
Configure the translation for the name and description of this subcategory when other languages are selected.
Subcategories
Subcategories are groups of Learning Paths with similar content. Subcategories show learners which Learning Paths contain the content best suited to help them master a particular subject.
To create a Subcategory, go to Learning, click Subcategories under the Learning Paths section, and then click New.
Details tab
In the Details tab, give this subcategory a (1) Name and mark if it is Published.
Give this subcategory a (2) Description and add a cover (3) Image (recommended 800x800 px).
Learner Portal:
The Tags filter is also displayed on the Subcategories page.
Content tab
In the Content tab, set which Subcategories this Learning Path belongs to. Learning Paths may be included in multiple Subcategories.
Set if the courses listed in this tab require Sequential completion.
Click Add Course to add an existing course to this Learning Path.
Select an existing Course from the dropdown, search by name or ID, and click Add. Courses are added to the bottom of the Learning Path content ordering.
Change the order in which Courses are displayed in the Learning path by clicking and dragging the ⋮ icon to the new ordering position, or enter a new position manually.
Courses in this learning path can also be made “optional” to the users by clicking the green check icon. (Green check = required, grey x = optional).
If a learner has no access to any Learning Paths in a Subcategory, then that Subcategory is hidden. Learning Path permissions control access to Subcategories.
Permissions tab
In the Permissions tab, set which users can view this subcategory. This can be set by Public access, Specific users, User groups, or Access levels.
Translation overrides tab
Configure the translation for the name and description of this subcategory when other languages are selected.
Learning Paths
Go to Learning > click Learning Paths.
List View
In the list view, Admins may view details of existing Learning Paths such as their Subcategories, Categories, Tags, and more.
Admins may click Export to download a CSV file of Learning Paths.
Learning Paths can also be copied by clicking the Duplicate button. Duplicated Learning Paths include the Subcategories, Courses, Permissions, Tags, Description, and Image of the original.
Create a New Learning Path
Go to Learning > click Learning Paths.
In the list view, Admins may view details of existing Learning Paths such as their Subcategories, Categories, Tags, and more. Admins may click Export to download a CSV file of Learning Paths.
Click New to create a new Learning Path.
Details tab
In the Details tab, give this Learning Path a (1) Name and mark if it is Published.
Provide a (2) Description and a cover (3) Image (suggested size 800x800 px).
Learner Portal:
Unpublishing a Learning Path doesn’t impact or change the courses within it.
Set if completion of this Learning Path Awards Points and select the corresponding category and amount of points.
Add existing Tags to this Learning Path or create new Tags.
Content tab
In the Content tab, set which Subcategories this Learning Path belongs to. Learning Paths may be included in multiple Subcategories.
Click Add Course to add an existing course to this Learning Path.
Select an existing Course from the dropdown, searching by name or ID, and click Add. Courses are added to the bottom of the Learning Path content ordering.
Change the order in which Courses are displayed in the Learning path by clicking and dragging the ⋮ icon to the new ordering position, or enter a new position manually.
Courses in this learning path can also be made “optional” to the users by clicking the green check icon. (Green check = required, grey x = optional).
A course can also be added to Learning Paths from the Overview tab of the Course edit view.
Permissions tab
In the Permissions tab, select which users may register and/or view the Learning Path.
Permissions can be set by Specific users, User groups, or No restrictions
Register permissions control which users may register for the Learning Path.
Visibility permissions control which users can view the Learning Path.
Earning Awards
Admins can configure Award requirements to include Learning Paths. In the Award editor, go to the Requirements tab. For the Requirement type, select the Learning path.
Learning Path Assignments
Admins can assign Learning Paths directly to users.
Go to Learning > click Assignments > click New
Select Learning paths for the Assigned content and select the corresponding Learning Paths. Configure this assignment just like a Course Assignment.
Learning Path Notifications
Admins can configure Learning Path notifications to ensure users know which Learning paths are assigned, required, and important dates.
Navigation Menu Items
Learners may access Learner Paths through a Left Side Navigation Menu Item.
Reporting
Admins can build a Learning Paths report that includes data on user progress through created Learning Paths.
Learning Path API
Full Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) API capabilities are supported for:
- Learning Paths
- Subcategories
- Categories
Future Development
- Learning Path Notifications
- Learning Path Assignments
- Team Lead Dashboard integration
- Admin Actions History added to Learning Paths
- Optional courses
- Grouped/nested courses