Organising Learnlists with Sections

Overview

Sections allow you to group content within a Learnlist into logical categories, making longer learning journeys easier to navigate and understand. Instead of presenting learners with a flat list of items, you can organise content into meaningful chunks like "Introduction", "Core Concepts", "Practice Exercises", and "Assessment".

This feature is particularly valuable for comprehensive courses, onboarding programmes, or any Learnlist with multiple distinct topics or phases.

Functionality Breakdown

When you add sections to a Learnlist:

• Content is grouped under named headings in the sidebar

• Learners can see the overall structure at a glance

• Navigation becomes clearer, especially for longer Learnlists

• Each section can contain multiple items of any type

Section Characteristics

Best Practices for Sectioning

Pre-requisites

Before creating sections in a Learnlist:

• You must have edit permissions for the Learnlist

• Plan your section structure before adding content

Role Requirements

To create and manage sections, you must have one of the following roles:

• Owner – Full access within their company

• Admin – Administrative access within their company

• Learning Designer – Can create and manage learning content

• Curator – Can curate and manage content

Quick Start Guide

Creating a New Section

1. Open the Learnlist you want to organise

2. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the sidebar

3. Select Add section

4. Enter a name for your section (e.g., "Introduction" or "Module 1: Basics")

5. Click Save

The new section appears in the sidebar, ready for you to add content.

Adding Content to a Section

1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the sidebar

2. Select Add content

3. Search for and select the items you want to add

4. The items will be added to the Learnlist

5. Use Re-order Learnlist to drag items into the appropriate section

Reordering Sections and Content

1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the sidebar

2. Select Re-order Learnlist

3. Drag sections to change their order

4. Drag items between sections or within a section

5. Save your changes

Deleting a Section

1. Navigate to the section you want to remove

2. Click the three dots menu (⋮) next to the section

3. Select Delete section

4. Confirm the deletion

⚠️ Warning: Deleting a section will move its contents to the unsectioned area. The items themselves are not deleted or removed from the Learnlist.

Quick Start Guide (beta)

Creating a New Section

1. Open the Learnlist you want to organise

2. Click the editor view toggle in the top right

3. Select Add section (dropdown next to add content)

4. Inline edit the name for your section (e.g., "Introduction" or "Module 1: Basics")

5. Click the tick icon to save

The new section appears in the sidebar, ready for you to add content.

Adding Content to a Section

1. If there is no existing content, click the placeholder to add content

2. Search for and select the items you want to add, or add new content

3. The items will be added to the Learnlist

4. Use Re-order Learnlist to drag items into the appropriate section

Reordering Sections and Content

1. Drag sections to change their order

2. Drag items between sections or within a section

3. Changes will be made immediately

Renaming a Section

1. Click on the section name in the sidebar while in edit mode

2. Edit the name directly

3. Save your changes

Deleting a Section

1. Navigate to the section you want to remove

2. Click the three dots menu (⋮) next to the section

3. Select Delete section

4. Confirm the deletion

⚠️ Warning: Deleting a section will move its contents to the unsectioned area. The items themselves are not deleted or removed from the Learnlist.

When to Use Sections

Recommended Scenarios

• Comprehensive courses with 10+ items covering multiple topics

• Onboarding programmes with distinct phases (Week 1, Week 2, etc.)

• Certification paths requiring structured progression

• Compliance training with multiple modules

When Sections May Not Be Needed

• Short Learnlists with fewer than 5 items

• Content collections without a logical grouping

• Resource libraries where browsing is preferred

• Unordered Learnlists (sections won't display)

💡 Tip: A good rule of thumb is to use sections when your Learnlist has 3 or more distinct topics or phases that learners need to work through.

FAQs

Q: Do sections work with all Learnlist structures?
Sections are visible in Unlocked and Locked Learnlists.

Q: Can I have items outside of any section?
Yes. Items that aren't placed in a section appear at the bottom of the Learnlist, after any sections.

Q: Is there a limit to how many sections I can create?
There's no hard limit, but we recommend keeping sections meaningful and manageable. Typically, 3–7 sections works well for most Learnlists.

Q: Can learners skip between sections?
In Unlocked Learnlists, yes—learners can navigate freely. In Locked Learnlists, learners must complete items in order, including completing one section before accessing the next.

Q: What happens to section names in translations?
Section names can be translated along with other Learnlist content. Each language version can have appropriately localised section names.

Q: Can I duplicate a Learnlist with its sections?
Yes. When you duplicate or mirror a Learnlist, the section structure is preserved.

Troubleshooting

Last Reviewed: 27/11/2025