Understanding Learning Catalog Setup

Before you create the learning catalog:

• Create learning environments.

  See Defining Learning Environments.

• Define learner groups.

  See Building Learner Groups.

• Read about the learning catalog structure.

  See Catalog Hierarchy.

To create the learning catalog:

1. Define categories.

   Categories are logical groupings of items that enable learners and managers to easily search for appropriate classes and programs.

2. (Optional) Define keywords.

   Keywords are additional terms not already represented in the item name or description that learners and administrators might use to search the learning catalog to find courses.

3. Define delivery method types.

   Delivery methods define how course offerings are presented to learners, for example, through instructor led training, web-based, or blended learning.

4. Create courses.

   Courses are specific topics of study found in the learning catalog for which you offer classes.

5. Define delivery methods for courses.

6. Define classes.

   Aclass is an instance of a course and delivery method, such as the instructor-led Sales Training class that runs from March 15 to March 17. Learners enroll at the class level.

7. Rebuild the catalog index.

You can use class templates to quickly define new classes, as well as to define new courses and delivery methods. If you choose to create new courses or delivery methods, you will enter basic required information as specified in the template.