Overview
Learning Paths allow administrators to connect multiple Learn content items in a defined sequence, creating a guided training flow from start to finish. In addition to Missions, you can now design structured learning 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 feature is particularly 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
Missions and Learning Paths are complementary tools that serve different purposes. Missions are more action oriented: they usually combine different types of activities and modules in GFoundry, such as Learn content, surveys, tasks, recognition moments or links to external tools, and they often include gamification mechanics like points and badges. Missions are ideal when the main goal is to drive participation, complete checklists or launch engagement campaigns that do not need to follow a strictly linear learning flow.
Learning Paths are more content oriented and lightweight. They focus specifically on Learn content items and organise them in a linear sequence. Instead of mixing many different activity types, they provide a clear previous or next progression through courses, videos or quizzes that already exist in the Learn module. This makes Learning Paths a simple but powerful option when the main goal is to guide people through a curated set of learning resources in the right order.
How Learning Paths Work
A Learning Path is a list of Learn content items that are linked together in a specific order. Each item can be any existing Learn content, such as a standard course created with AI, a video or microlearning module, a quiz or assessment, or an external resource embedded as Learn content.
Once a Learning Path is configured, learners start from the first item in the sequence and move forwards or backwards using navigation arrows in the learner interface. They progress through the curated journey until they complete all items, without needing to return to the main course list after each step.
Creating a Learning Path
To create a new Learning Path, the administrator accesses the Learn module in the backoffice and opens the Learning Path tab. From there, they add content by selecting the Learn items that should be part of the sequence. After confirming the selection, the chosen items appear as a list, with each row representing one step in the path.
The order of the sequence can be changed at any time using drag and drop. The handle on the left side of each row allows an item to be moved up or down until the sequence matches the learning journey that should be delivered.
Managing Items in a Learning Path
Managing the content inside a Learning Path is designed to be fast and intuitive. If an item needs to be removed, the administrator uses the delete icon on the right side of the row. The list is updated immediately and the new version of the path becomes active for all learners who access it.
Because Learning Paths are built on top of existing Learn content, any course, video or quiz can be updated or improved without changing the structure of the journey. Learners automatically see the latest version of each item while the overall sequence remains the same.
Learner Experience
From the learner’s perspective, a Learning Path offers a clear and predictable learning journey. The current item is presented like any other Learn content, with the usual layout and interactions. Navigation arrows allow learners to move to the next or previous item in the path with a single click, without going back to lists or menus.
This continuous navigation reduces friction and helps learners understand what comes before and after each module. As a result, completion rates tend to be higher and the overall perception of the training becomes more consistent and structured.
Best Practices
To get the most value from Learning Paths, it is important to start by defining the main goal of the journey, such as onboarding new hires in the first month, preparing people for a certification, or consolidating critical compliance knowledge. Content should be organised so that each step builds on the previous one, and modules should be kept focused and concise to maintain attention.
Different types of Learn content, including explanatory modules, practical examples and quizzes, can be combined to create variety and reinforce key messages. It is useful to review learner feedback and completion data regularly, adjusting the order of items or replacing content that is no longer aligned with 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.