Create / Edit Categories
- 23 Jan 2025
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Create / Edit Categories
- Updated on 23 Jan 2025
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This guide will walk you through creating and editing a new Category, which can consist of one or more Courses and/or other Categories.
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Beta Release: The New Courseware Editor is currently in beta development and is available to all Admin Users. Try it out by simply toggling the blue icon at the bottom right of your screen when creating or editing a Course.
Let’s get started with Courseware Management! Select + New Category to begin.
Getting Started
Start by giving your Category a Name. Keep it clear, concise, and easy to understand. You may also add an image here, as well. Don’t stress if you don’t have the perfect name or image right away—you can always update it later.
Category Content
Next, add content to your Category. You can create a new Course, add existing Courses, or include other Categories.
Once content is added, it will appear in a ranked list—this determines the order in which Learners will see the content in the Training Center. Adjust the order by dragging and dropping items or editing the rank number.
Content Management
The options for managing your content depend on what you’ve added. Here’s an overview:
- Primary Courses: Directly associated with the Category. These can only be edited here.
- Aliases: Courses added from another Category. These can be removed without affecting their original association.
- Subcategories: Categories within Categories. These are managed separately, but you can add or remove them as needed.
Use the Search and Filter tools to quickly find content when working with larger lists.
Once you’ve added content, review and update its details before publishing.
Basic Info
- Category Name (Required): The name you set in the first step. This can be updated anytime.
- Category Description: A description displayed in the Training Center when Learners select "View All" within a Category.
- Internal Description: Notes for internal use only; Learners will not see this text.
- Rank: Determines the order Categories appear in the Training Center. Lower numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3) appear first. If Categories share the same rank, they are sorted alphabetically.
Important Note on Reporting:
If a Course exists in multiple Categories, a Learner will receive credit for completing it across all instances. Adding "alias" content is not intended for requiring repeated completions of the same Course. We recommend using Revolutions for this!
Display
- Category Image: Upload a thumbnail image to represent the Category in the Training Center.
- Root Category Image: A vertical image designed for better visual impact, helping users quickly identify content.
Image File Size Best Practices
LightSpeed VT does not compress or resize images. To avoid slow loading times for Learners, ensure images are optimized and use appropriate dimensions. For example, a 50MB image will significantly delay loading. Use tools like tinypng.com to compress images without visible quality loss.
Rules
- Is this a Root Category? When enabled, the Category is pinned to the left-hand column in the Training Center, displaying its content to the right. This setup allows Learners to browse content without navigating away.
- Complete Courses in Order: Requires Learners to complete all Courses within the Category sequentially. After completing the Category, Learners can revisit Courses in any order.
VT2Go (Mobile App)
- Enabled in VT2Go: Toggle this setting to “Yes” to configure the Category Image and Description specifically for the VT2Go mobile app. Learn more about VT2Go here.
Publish
Once all details are finalized, select Publish! Your Category will appear in the Training Center based on the Audience settings defined at the Course level.
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