Course Catalog v 5.0 preview

Course Catalog v 5.0 preview

Below are changes coming to the course catalog in Mindmatrix after May of 2025.

Banner and stats

We've introduced a new banner you can personalize with a title and description. This contains access to a tab that will show widgets for:
  1. Total Courses 
    Breakdowns of courses by: In Progress, Completed, and Not Started
  2. Curriculum
    Breakdown of curriculum by: In Progress, Completed, and Not Started
  3. Certifications
    A count of Total Certifications shared to your user account and Certifications Passed by your user account


My Certifications

Now, you can review completed certifications associated with your user account.

Completed tab

View completed courses with trending details based on the most popular coursework.

In Progress 
If you've started a course, you can now access it easily under the In Progress section.

Quickly navigate through courses and curriculum available, based on filters or categories. Snap to thumbnail or card views for more details.


The learning management page, which can be personalized with a description and heading of your choice, replaces the old course catalog section and houses the new curriculum and course display options.




Title: How to Set Default View and Sort Order in the LMS Course Catalog

Info
Overview
An enhancement now allows Super Admin users to configure the default view mode and default sorting for the LMS Course Catalog at the company level. These settings define how course content appears for all users by default, enhancing content accessibility and alignment with organizational needs.




Where This Setting Is Found
  1. Navigate to the Course Catalog section within the LMS.
  2. Click the Edit icon located on the course catalog banner.


Configurable Options

Within the banner’s edit interface (bottom section), you’ll find two dropdowns:


1. Default View Mode
  1.  Options typically include:
    • List View: Displays courses in a compact table-style layout.

    • Grid View: Shows courses as visual tiles or cards.

2. Default Sorting
  1.  Allows sorting courses by:
  2. Alphabetical Order (A–Z or Z–A)

  3. Newest First / Oldest First

  4. Custom Defined Order (if applicable)

Once selected, the chosen view and sorting mode are automatically applied across the course catalog.

Affected Areas
These configurations apply globally to the following tabs within the Course Catalog:
  1. All Courses
  2. My Courses
    Assigned Courses
    Completed Courses

Users will see the course layout based on the default settings defined by the Super Admin unless they manually override it.


Notes
Summary
This update empowers Super Admins to manage the presentation of learning content more effectively. By setting default view and sort preferences, companies can streamline LMS usage and improve learner engagement.


Info
New List View Display Option

The Course Catalog has been enhanced with a third display option to improve how users navigate and view available courses. In addition to the existing Card View and Thumbnail View, users can now access List View, which provides a more structured and compact way to browse through course offerings.


List View is particularly beneficial for organizations with extensive course catalogs, as it allows users to quickly scan through large numbers of courses without the visual overhead of card-based layouts. This streamlined presentation makes it easier to locate specific courses and provides a more efficient browsing experience for users who prefer organized, text-based displays.


Understanding the List View Feature:

List View displays all courses shared with your account in a structured list format that emphasizes course information over visual elements. This view option is designed to:

  • Improve Navigation Efficiency: Browse through large course catalogs more quickly than with card or thumbnail views

  • Reduce Visual Clutter: Focus on course titles, descriptions, and key details without extensive graphics

  • Enhance Accessibility: Provide a cleaner interface for users who prefer text-based navigation

  • Optimize Screen Real Estate: Display more courses per screen compared to card-based views


How to Access and Use List View:

To switch to List View and take advantage of its streamlined interface:

  1. Navigate to Course Catalog: Access the Course Catalog page from your main navigation menu

  2. Locate View Options: Find the view toggle controls at the top of the page (typically near the search or filter options)

  3. Select List View: Choose "List" from the three available display options:

    • Card View: Large card format with extensive course details and imagery

    • Thumbnail View: Smaller card format with condensed information

    • List View: Structured list format with organized course information


Setting Your Default View Preference:

The system allows you to save your preferred view mode so that it automatically loads each time you access the Course Catalog. This eliminates the need to manually switch views during each session. To configure your default view preference:

  1. Access Settings: On the Course Catalog page, click the Settings icon located in the page banner

  2. Locate Default View Option: Look for the configuration option labeled "Default View Mode"

  3. Select Preferred View: Choose from the three available options:

    • Card: For detailed course information with visual elements

    • Thumbnail: For moderate detail with compact presentation

    • List: For streamlined, organized course browsing

  4. Save Configuration: Apply your changes to set the selected view as your default


Important Notes:

  • Your default view preference is saved to your user profile and will persist across browser sessions

  • You can change your default view at any time by returning to the settings menu

  • The view preference is user-specific and does not affect other users' display settings

Benefits of the Enhanced View Options


This enhancement provides users with greater flexibility in how they interact with the course catalog, accommodating different learning styles and browsing preferences. Whether you need detailed course information (Card View), quick visual scanning (Thumbnail View), or efficient list-based navigation (List View), the system now supports your preferred method of course discovery and selection.