Create a Learning Pathway

About This Feature

Learning Pathways create structured learning experiences for members, guiding them through a clear sequence of Learning Products. Learning Pathways ensure your members progress in the correct order, meet prerequisite requirements, and achieve their learning goals efficiently.

How to create a new Learning Pathway

  1. Navigate to the Admin Area > Products > Pathways, or from the Explore area, select ‘Add Pathway.’
  2. Provide some general information about the pathway, such as:
    • Badge and title
    • A short meta description is used on Pathway listings in the “Explore” tab.
    • Select Pathway access: Public, Member Only, or Hidden

  3. Create Pathway sequence:
    • Members will get immediate access to all Products within the first Pathway Group.
    • Add Products to the Pathway Group. Note: Only Products with a curriculum and no fixed duration can be added to a pathway. If a Product has a capacity limit or requires an application, these settings will be bypassed when added to a Pathway.
    • If the Pathway has prerequisites, add another Pathway Group. Members must complete all Products in one Pathway Group to advance to the next. 
    • Save pathway as ‘Draft.’

  4. Customize Pathway registration page:
    • Add a cover photo
    • Add a description to help Members understand the Pathway. Consider including:
      • What area of knowledge or skills does this Pathway cover?
      • How long will it take to complete the Pathway?
      • What are the key outcomes or goals for Members?
      • Who will benefit from this Pathway? List the benefits of the Pathway.
      • List the most frequently asked questions. 
    • Use the Pathway preview editor block to allow Members to preview Products, Curriculum summary, etc.
    • Save changes.
  5. Once everything is ready, publish the Pathway.

When to Use Single Group Pathway vs. Multiple Group Pathway

1. Single Group Pathway:

  • Use Case: Best for when members should get immediate access to all courses in the Pathway without any restrictions. 
  • Example: A training program offering general knowledge courses, such as an introductory programming series. Members can access and complete courses in any order they prefer.

2.  Two Group Pathway:

  • Use Case: When members should only get access to a few courses at first. They must complete the courses in the first group before unlocking the courses in the second group.
  • Example: A certification Pathway where foundational courses must be completed before moving on to advanced topics. For example, an entry-level coding course (Group 1) must be finished before accessing more complex programming lessons (Group 2).

3. More than Two Pathway Groups:

  • Use Case: Works well for Pathways with multiple levels of prerequisites. Each group unlocks sequentially upon completing the previous group, creating a sequential access experience.
  • Example: A multi-level professional development program, such as leadership training. Group 1 may cover basic leadership principles, Group 2 could focus on intermediate skills, and Group 3 might involve strategic leadership. Learners must complete each level before advancing to the next.

Important Considerations

  • When registering through a Pathway, members bypass all product registration requirements, including access restrictions (Members Only, Invite Only), applications, capacity limits, and pricing.
  • Products included in a Pathway with ‘Public’ or ‘Member Only’ access settings can still be viewed and registered independently outside the Pathway. To prevent Members from registering for a Product outside a Pathway, set the Product access setting to ‘Invite Only’.
  • Once a Product becomes part of a published Pathway, its status cannot be reverted to Draft.
  • If a published Pathway is deleted, members already enrolled in its Products will retain access to those Products.