Managing Pluralsight Content Visibility
Managing Pluralsight Content Visibility
Overview
When you import Pluralsight courses into Learn Amp, they default to "Selected" visibility – meaning you choose exactly who can see them. This guide covers how to make Pluralsight content available to your learners, best practices for content curation, and strategies for rolling out a Pluralsight learning programme.
Taking control of visibility ensures learners see the right content at the right time.
Functionality Breakdown
Default Visibility Behaviour
Setting | What It Means |
|---|---|
Selected (default) | Only users you specifically grant access can see the course |
All Users | Everyone in your organisation can find and access the course |
When you import a Pluralsight course, it's set to "Selected" visibility. This means:
The course won't appear in general library searches for learners
You need to explicitly make it available through assignments, learnlists, or visibility changes
This gives you control over content rollout
Ways to Make Content Available
Change visibility to "All Users": Makes the course discoverable in the library
Add to a Learnlist: Include in a curated collection visible to specific audiences
Add to a Channel: Feature in a topic-based content channel
Assign directly: Push the course to specific users or teams as assigned learning
Prerequisites
Role Requirements
To manage Pluralsight content visibility, you need one of these Learn Amp roles:
Curator
Learning Designer
Admin
Owner
Quick Start Guide
Option 1: Change Course Visibility
To make a course discoverable to all learners:
Navigate to Manage → Items from the sidebar
Find your Pluralsight course
Click to open the course details
Find the Visibility setting
Change from "Selected" to "All Users"
Save your changes
💡 Tip: Consider whether all learners need access, or if a more targeted approach (learnlist or assignment) would be more effective.
Option 2: Add to a Learnlist
To curate Pluralsight content into themed collections:
Navigate to Manage → Learnlists from the sidebar
Create a new learnlist or edit an existing one
Add your Pluralsight courses to the learnlist
Set the learnlist visibility to your target audience
Publish the learnlist
This approach lets you:
Group related Pluralsight courses together
Control exactly who sees the collection
Track completion at the learnlist level
Option 3: Add to a Channel
To feature Pluralsight content in topic-based channels:
Navigate to Manage → Channels from the sidebar
Select or create a relevant channel
Add your Pluralsight courses
Ensure the channel is visible to your target audience
Channels work well for:
Ongoing learning topics (e.g., "Python Development")
Self-directed exploration
Surfacing content without making it mandatory
Option 4: Assign to Users or Teams
To make Pluralsight courses mandatory:
Open the Pluralsight course details
Click Assign or navigate to assignments
Select target users, teams, or groups
Set a due date if required
Save the assignment
Assigned courses:
Appear in the learner's assigned learning section
Can have deadlines and escalations
Track compliance completion rates
Best Practices
Content Curation Strategy
Start small, expand thoughtfully:
Import a focused set of courses relevant to immediate needs
Test with a pilot group
Gather feedback on content quality and relevance
Expand based on what works
Avoid content overload:
Don't import Pluralsight's entire library at once
Curate courses that align with your learning objectives
Quality over quantity improves completion rates
Visibility Recommendations
Scenario | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|
Mandatory compliance training | Direct assignment with due date |
Role-specific skills | Learnlist targeted to relevant teams |
General professional development | Channel for self-directed access |
Company-wide initiative | Change visibility to "All Users" + featured placement |
Combining with Other Content
Pluralsight courses work well alongside:
Internal training content
Other third-party providers
Custom page builder content for context-setting
Consider creating learnlists that blend Pluralsight courses with your own materials for a comprehensive learning journey.
FAQs
Why don't learners see courses I've imported?
Imported courses default to "Selected" visibility. You need to change visibility, add to a learnlist, or assign the course for learners to access it.
Can I set different visibility for different Pluralsight courses?
Yes. Each course is an individual item with its own visibility settings. You have full control.
What happens if I change visibility from "All Users" back to "Selected"?
Learners who haven't accessed the course will no longer see it. Those with in-progress or completed status retain their records.
Can learners request Pluralsight courses they can't see?
This depends on your platform settings. If content requests are enabled, learners may be able to request courses for admin approval.
How do I feature Pluralsight content prominently?
Add courses to your homepage banners, feature in channels, or include in onboarding learnlists to increase visibility.
Can I limit Pluralsight access to specific teams?
Yes. Keep visibility as "Selected" and either assign directly to teams or add to team-specific learnlists.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Learners can't find imported courses | Check the course visibility is set appropriately. If "Selected", ensure learners have been given access via assignment or learnlist. |
Course visible but won't open | This is likely an email matching issue – the learner needs a Pluralsight account with the same email. See the Email Matching Requirements guide. |
Want to hide a course from certain users | Use "Selected" visibility and only add to learnlists/assignments for your target audience. |
Accidentally set all courses to "All Users" | Edit each course individually to change back to "Selected". Consider using bulk edit if available. |
Learnlist not visible to expected users | Check the learnlist's own visibility settings – the learnlist and its contents both need appropriate access configured. |