Glossary

Here's a glossary of terms that are used throughout the LMS.

Activity	A learning tool within a course such as a Quiz, SCORM, or Forum which involves active participation from learners.
Asset	A piece of equipment, an individual (such as a trainer) or a service (such as IT Support) that can be linked to a Seminar event session.
Audience	A group of users which may be created manually (a Set Audience) or added and updated automatically by users meeting predefined criteria (a Dynamic Audience). An Audience can be assigned access or visibility to specific Courses, Programs, and/or Certifications as well as assigned to specific Learning Plans, Appraisals, Goals and/or Roles.
Authentication method	The mechanism by which a user is logged into the system.
Appraisal	A multi-stage, multi-page performance, learning and development evaluation online form featuring a range of custom and/or predefined questions.
Backup	A saved copy of all, or specific items within, a course, created and stored within a compressed (zipped) file.
Badge	A digital, verifiable recognition of learning and achievement that may be issued manually or automatically based on predefined criteria.
Block	A ‘block’ is a small panel of functionality that can be added to course or Dashboard pages. The supports a wide variety of ‘blocks’ that are often customizable to provide a user certain experience and/or information. Once added to a course or Dashboard blocks can be positioned in a variety of block regions within the page.
Block Region	An area within a course, front page or dashboard that can host a block. Block regions are only visible when editing has been turned on and are indicated by a rectangle with a dotted outline and the Add a Block icon  .
Certificate	An electronic award of achievement based on a traditional paper-based Certificate layout. Certificates can be branded, personalised, and set to be automatically issued to individuals based on predefined criteria.
Certification	A recurring training requirement where an initial Certification and a re-certification learning path is defined, tracked, and managed to ensure completion and compliance.
Certification Image	An image representing a certification within the Featured Links block and/or the Course Catalogue. A default image is displayed unless a custom image has been added via a certification's general settings.
Category	A grouping or folder of similar or associated Courses, Programs, or Certifications. A Category may have any number of sub-Categories.
Child	A child item is an component within a hierarchical structure that sits under a top level item or a parent.
Competency	Achievements, skills, or knowledge a learner may, might or must obtain and/or demonstrate. Competencies in the can be associated with courses that contribute to the user meeting the Competency. The term is "competency" is used interchangeably with "skill".
Components	Types of learning that form a Learning Plan and may include Courses, Skills (Competencies), Check-ins, Programs, and/or Objectives.
Conditional Access	Also known as Restricted Access. Restricts access to specific activities and resources based on the user meeting predefined criteria.
Contextual Help	Help and additional information for a specific area or field identified by the (i) icon.
Course	A single learning environment for enrolled learners, containing content in the form of one or many Activities and Resources.
Course Catalogue	Found under Find Learning, the Course Catalogue is a searchable, filterable, customisable list of Courses, Programs and Certifications available within your site. The catalogue can be displayed as a Grid, a Report or as a Category list.
Course Icon	A small square image shown against a course name within course listings and custom reports. A default image is displayed unless a custom icon is selected within a course's settings.
Course Image	An image representing a course within the Featured Links block and/or the Course Catalogue. A default image is displayed unless a custom image has been added via a course's settings.
Course Set	A section of a program or certification comprising a course, set of courses, or a competency. One program or certification may have multiple course sets.
Course Type	A course setting indicating whether the course is offered as blended, e-learning or seminar based learning. While this field has no impact on the activities, resources or functionality available in the course, a filter and browse option for course type is available within the Course Catalogue.
Custom Field	A custom field allows for additional information to be captured within a form or activity. Custom fields are created by site administrators and can include fields such as multi-choice select, short or long text, radio buttons, dropdown menus etc. Custom fields can be created and applied to a range of areas within the such as Seminar Assets, Goal types, User Profiles, Courses, Programs and Certifications.
Dashboard	Configurable and personalised navigation and content pages which can be assigned to specific Audiences.
Embedded Report	A Report that is available within the that has been created via the Report builder. Embedded reports can be modified and customised as required by site administrators.
Enhanced Catalogue	An alternative Course Catalogue based on an Embedded Report.
Enrolment method	The mechanism by which a learner is enrolled in a Course.
Event	A training event within a Seminar activity. A Seminar may have any number of Events which are in turn made up of one or many date and time based sessions.
Evidence	A description, URL, and/or file demonstrating or verifying the achievement or partial achievement of a Competency, Course, Program or Learning Objective. Users manage their own Evidence via their Record of Learning.
Feedback	An activity that allows you to create surveys or evaluations. Not to be confused with 360 feedback which forms part of the performance management functionality.
Goal	A Personal or Company-wide objective assigned to an individual or group of individuals.
Group	A collection of learners within a course which allows restriction of access to specified Activities and Resources.
Hierarchy	A representation of a structure or framework which contains top level, or parent, items and child items. The supports Positional, Organisational, Competency/Skill, and Goal Hierarchies.
HTML Editor	The text formatting options available within a content input area. Users can apply heading styles, add images and embed links and media using the HTML editor.
Import	The process of taking a copy of an activity, resource, block, group, calendar event and/or quiz question(s) from one course and adding it to another.
Language Pack	A collection of translated words and strings which may be installed on the LMS, to allow navigation, functionality, and contextual help to be displayed in an alternative language.
Learning Plan	A personal and/or professional development plan composed of selected learning items within one or many Components with a set workflow for creation, update, and completion.
Learning Type	The distinction between Courses, Programs and Certifications.
Objective	A unique learning or development goal that may be set via an individual’s Learning Plan.
Objective Scale	A customisable rating system against the achievement or partial achievement of an Objective.
Organisation	A team, section, or location that sits within an Organisational Hierarchy. Organisations may be linked to Competencies and/or Goals.
Parent	A Parent item is a component within a hierarchical structure that has sub-items or children.
Performance Management	Includes the Appraisals, 360 feedback and Goals functionality.
Position	A job position or performed role that sits within a Positional Hierarchy. Positions may be linked to Competencies and/or Goals.
Program	A prescribed learning path made up of one or many Courses with ‘and/then/or’ conditions between sets of courses.
Program Image	An image representing a program within the Featured Links block and/or the Course Catalogue. A default image is displayed unless a custom image has been added via a program's general settings.
RPL	A system to accredit a learner’s previous training and experience towards the completion of Activities, Resources, and/or Courses. Stands for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Resource	A learning item within a course such as a Page, Label, or File which involves a read or view level of participation from learners.
Restore	The process of replacing or adding a course within the LMS, with a previously backed up course.
Restrict Access	Also known as Conditional Access. Restricts access to specific activities based on the user meeting predefined criteria such as user profile, grade, date and completion of other activities.
Role	The access rights and associated Capabilities an individual holds within the LMS. Roles are assigned to users within a specific context. For example, a user could have the role of “Student” within one course context, but may also have the role of “Trainer” within a different course context.
Role Context	The area of the where a Role may be assigned or overridden and includes System, User, Category, Program, Course, Activity, and Block.
SCORM	A standard for saving/packaging and launching e-learning content within Learning Management Systems and an Activity type within the LMS. Stands for Shareable Content Object Reference Model.
Theme	The design, look, and feel of your site. A theme is usually based on HTML, CSS, and Javascript. It can be either custom made or configured via the administrative interface.