Create a Learning Pathway

What this does

You’ll design structured learning experiences that guide members through a sequence of products. You’ll also create a custom registration page and manage how members progress through the pathway.

What to know first

  • Admin access required.
  • Only products with a curriculum and no fixed duration can be added.
  • Registering through a pathway bypasses product-level rules like access restrictions, applications, capacity limits, and pricing.
  • Once a product is part of a published pathway, it can’t be reverted to draft.

How to create and manage a learning pathway

  1. Go to Admin Area > Products > Pathways (or from the Explore page) and select Add Pathway.
  2. Enter general details:
    • Badge and title
    • Short meta description for Explore listings
    • Access setting: Public, All Members, Private or Invite Only
  1. Build your pathway sequence:
    • Add a Pathway Group. Members get immediate access to all products in the first group.
    • Add products to the group. Only products with a curriculum and no fixed duration are allowed. Capacity limits and applications are bypassed.
    • To add prerequisites, create another pathway group. Members must finish all products in one group before advancing.
    • Save pathway as Draft.
  1. Customize the 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 preview editor to show products and curriculum summaries.
    • Select Save changes.
  1. When ready, publish the pathway to start registrations.

That’s it, your pathway is live!


When to use single vs. multiple pathway groups

  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.

  1. 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).

  1. 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

  • Products set as Public or All Members in a pathway can still be registered independently. To prevent this, set them to Invite only.
  • If a published pathway is deleted, members keep access to products they already registered for.