Overview
Learning Paths let administrators connect multiple Content items in a defined sequence, creating a guided learning flow from start to finish. In addition to Missions, you can design structured journeys that help learners follow the right content in the right order, with simple navigation in the frontend and drag-and-drop management in the backoffice.
This is especially useful for onboarding programmes, certification and re-certification paths, compliance and safety training, and progressive skill development. By grouping content into a coherent journey, Learning Paths increase clarity, consistency, and learner engagement.
Learning Paths vs Missions
Learning Paths and Missions are complementary tools, but they serve different goals.
Missions (action-oriented)
Missions are designed to drive participation and completion across multiple activity types. They often combine different modules and actions such as Content, surveys, tasks, recognition moments, or links to external tools. Missions may also include gamification mechanics (points, badges, milestones).
Use Missions when the goal is to drive engagement, run campaigns, or guide people through mixed activities that are not strictly linear learning.
Learning Paths (content-oriented)
Learning Paths are lightweight and focused on learning content. They organise Content items in a linear sequence and provide a clear “previous/next” progression through materials such as micro-learning pages, videos, PDFs, quizzes, or embedded external resources (as Content items).
Use Learning Paths when the goal is to guide people through a curated set of learning resources in the right order, without the complexity of a broader multi-module journey.
How Learning Paths work
A Learning Path is a list of Content items linked together in a specific order. Each step can be any existing Content item, such as:
A micro-learning module
A video-based lesson
A quiz-based content item
A Content item generated with Gi (when enabled)
A Content item that embeds an external resource
Learners start from the first item and move forwards or backwards using navigation controls in the learner interface. They progress through the curated sequence without needing to return to a main list after each step.
Creating a Learning Path
To create a new Learning Path, open the Learning backoffice area and go to the Learning Paths section (location depends on your configuration). Add items by selecting the Content items that should be part of the sequence. After confirming, the selected items appear as a list, with each row representing one step.
You can change the order at any time using drag and drop. Use the reorder handle to move an item up or down until the sequence matches the learning journey you want to deliver.
Managing items in a Learning Path
Managing the sequence is designed to be fast:
To remove an item, use the delete action on the item row
The list updates immediately, and the new sequence becomes active for learners
Because Learning Paths are built on top of existing Content items, you can update or improve the underlying Content without changing the structure of the path. Learners will automatically see the latest version of each item while the overall sequence remains the same.
Learner experience
For learners, a Learning Path provides a clear, predictable journey:
The current step looks and behaves like a normal Content item
Navigation controls allow learners to move to the next or previous step with a single click
Learners do not need to return to lists or menus between steps
This reduces friction, improves clarity, and typically increases completion rates for structured learning initiatives.
Best practices
Start with a clear goal (onboarding, certification, compliance, skill development)
Make the sequence logical: each step should build on the previous one
Keep modules focused and concise to maintain attention
Mix formats (explanatory content, examples, quizzes) to reinforce key messages
Review feedback and completion data regularly, and adjust the order or replace content that no longer fits the objectives
Learning Paths provide a lightweight but powerful way to guide users through a curated learning experience. They complement Missions and help you design training flows that are both structured and engaging.