Creating and Managing Learning Paths in Your Campus

Creating and Managing Learning Paths in Your Campus

Your campus platform makes it simple and flexible to create and manage Learning Paths for your members. Whether you’re sharing free resources to build your Community Library (Phase 1) or offering premium content in your paid cohorts (Phase 2), this guide will show you how to set up your Learning Paths and organize your teaching modules step by step.

Why This Matters for Your Campus

Learning Paths are how you organize your teaching content into structured programs that guide your campus members from where they are to where they want to be. Unlike traditional course platforms that focus on passive video consumption, your campus Learning Paths combine structured content with live community interaction—creating transformation through both learning AND connection.

Phase Alignment:

  • Phase 1 (Free Library): Create free Learning Paths to attract members and demonstrate your expertise
  • Phase 2 (First Cohort): Build premium Learning Paths that justify your $997-$2,997 cohort pricing
  • Phase 3 (Scale): Develop multiple Learning Path tracks for different member segments

Enable Learning Path Module

Before you can create Learning Paths, you need to enable the module in your campus platform.

Step 1: Access Campus Settings

Navigate to your campus platform dashboard and open the Settings section. Look for the Features and Addon tab in the left sidebar—this is where you control which modules are active on your campus.

Step 2: Activate the Module

In the Features section, you’ll see the Learning Path Module. Click the Settings button next to it to activate this feature for your campus.

Why this matters: Enabling this module unlocks structured learning capabilities on your campus. Your members will be able to enroll in Learning Paths, track their progress, and see what content comes next—creating momentum and increasing completion rates.

Create a Learning Path

Once the module is enabled, you can start building your first Learning Path.

General Settings

These are the foundational details that define your Learning Path.

Guide your members through these fields:

  1. Learning Path Title – Give your program a clear, benefit-driven name that tells members exactly what transformation they’ll achieve. Example: "YouTube Authority in 90 Days" instead of "YouTube Course"

  2. Learning Path Description – Write a compelling overview that explains:

    • What transformation members will experience
    • Who this Learning Path is perfect for
    • What they’ll be able to do after completion

    Keep this beginner-friendly (grade 8 reading level) and focus on outcomes, not features.

  3. Featured Image – Upload an eye-catching image that represents the Learning Path. This appears on your campus Learning Path directory and helps members quickly identify content.

Teaching Tip for 45+ Campus Builders: Help your members write descriptions that emphasize transformation over information. Instead of "Learn video editing," guide them to write "Create professional YouTube videos that attract your ideal clients—even if you’ve never edited before."

Access Control

This section determines who can see and enroll in your Learning Path.

Visibility Options:

  • Public – Anyone on your campus can see and enroll. Perfect for Phase 1 free library content.
  • Private – Only members you specifically add can access. Ideal for Phase 2 paid cohorts or VIP content.
  • Hidden – Learning Path exists but doesn’t appear in directories. Use for special promotions or grandfathered member access.

Enrollment Options:

  • Open Enrollment – Members can self-enroll with one click. Best for building your free library quickly.
  • Request to Join – Members must request access and you approve. Creates exclusivity for premium content.
  • Invitation Only – You manually add members. Perfect for cohort-based programs where you want to control timing and group composition.

Why this matters for pricing: Phase 2 cohorts ($997-$2,997) should use "Private" visibility with "Invitation Only" enrollment. This creates the container for your high-touch, time-bound cohort experience. Phase 1 free content should use "Public" and "Open Enrollment" to maximize reach.

Feature Customization

Control which interactive features are enabled for this Learning Path.

Available Features:

  • Discussion Forums – Enable member-to-member conversations within the Learning Path. Essential for cohort-based programs where peer interaction drives results.

  • Progress Tracking – Show members how far they’ve come and what’s next. This gamification increases completion rates significantly.

  • Certificates – Automatically generate completion certificates. Creates a sense of achievement and gives members social proof to share.

  • Resource Library – Attach downloadable templates, checklists, and worksheets to lessons.

Teaching Strategy: For Phase 1 free content, enable minimal features (progress tracking only) to keep it simple. For Phase 2 cohorts, enable everything—especially discussion forums where the real transformation happens through community interaction.

Others (Advanced Settings)

Additional configuration options for power users:

  • Enrollment Limits – Set maximum number of members. Critical for cohort-based programs where you want to maintain quality of facilitation.

  • Start/End Dates – Schedule when the Learning Path is available. Perfect for time-bound cohorts that create urgency.

  • Prerequisites – Require members to complete other Learning Paths first. Build logical progression through your content.

Cohort Design Tip: For your first Phase 2 cohort, set an enrollment limit of 10-20 members. This allows you to provide high-touch support while testing your curriculum. As you scale into Phase 3, you can increase limits or create multiple cohort tracks.

Lesson Creation

Lessons are the individual teaching sessions within your Learning Path.

Step 1: Access Lesson Builder

From your Learning Path settings, navigate to the Lessons tab. Click Add New Lesson to begin creating your first teaching session.

Step 2: Structure Your Lesson

Essential Lesson Elements:

  1. Lesson Title – Clear, action-oriented titles work best. Example: "Record Your First YouTube Video" instead of "Video Recording Basics"

  2. Lesson Type – Choose from:

    • Video Lesson – Upload or embed teaching videos
    • Text Lesson – Written tutorials and guides
    • Assignment – Action items for members to complete
    • Discussion – Facilitated conversation prompts
    • Live Session – Scheduled group calls (mark time/date)

  3. Lesson Content – Your actual teaching material. Use the editor to:

    • Embed videos (YouTube, Vimeo, or direct uploads)
    • Format text with headings and bullet points
    • Add images and screenshots
    • Include downloadable resources

  4. Lesson Duration – Estimate how long this lesson takes. Helps members plan their learning time.

Teaching Framework: Use the FIT Framework when designing lessons:

  • Foundation – What concept are you teaching?
  • Implementation – What specific steps do they take?
  • Transformation – What can they do after completing this lesson?

Step 3: Organize Lessons into Modules

Group related lessons into Modules (sections) to create logical learning progression. For example:

Module 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)

  • Lesson 1: Your YouTube Strategy
  • Lesson 2: Channel Setup
  • Lesson 3: Equipment You Already Own

Module 2: Content Creation (Weeks 3-5)

  • Lesson 4: Topic Research
  • Lesson 5: Script Writing
  • Lesson 6: Recording Basics

This structure prevents overwhelm and creates clear milestones.

Editing Course Content

You can update your Learning Path content anytime, even after members have enrolled.

What You Can Edit

  • Add new lessons or modules without disrupting member progress
  • Update existing lesson content (videos, text, resources)
  • Reorder lessons to improve learning flow
  • Archive outdated content while preserving member completion records

Best Practices for 45+ Campus Builders

Start Before You’re Ready: Don’t wait for perfection. Launch with 60% of your content complete and add lessons weekly as your cohort progresses. This "build with your members" approach creates better content because you’re responding to real questions.

Version Control: When updating content significantly, consider creating a v2.0 Learning Path and grandfathering existing members into the original. This respects their investment while improving for new members.

Preview the Modern Course Layout

Before publishing, preview how your Learning Path appears to members.

Click the Preview button to see:

  • Learning Path overview page
  • Lesson navigation and progress tracking
  • Discussion forum layout
  • Resource download experience

Member Experience Check: View your Learning Path as if you’re a brand-new member with zero context. If anything confuses YOU, it will definitely confuse your 45+ members. Simplify until it feels obvious.

Common Questions from 45+ Campus Builders

Q: How many lessons should my first Learning Path have?
Start with 4-6 lessons for a Phase 1 free mini-course. For Phase 2 cohorts, plan 8-12 lessons delivered over 6-8 weeks. More isn’t better—transformation comes from implementation, not information.

Q: Should I upload videos directly or use YouTube?
For free Phase 1 content, YouTube is fine (and helps with discovery). For paid Phase 2 cohorts, upload directly to your campus platform or use Vimeo to protect your premium content and maintain the "campus container" experience.

Q: Can I reuse my existing course content?
Absolutely! But remember to adapt it for community-based learning. Add discussion prompts, peer feedback assignments, and live session touchpoints. The content is similar but the delivery model shifts from passive consumption to active participation.

Q: How do I prevent members from rushing through content?
Use "drip scheduling" to release lessons on specific dates or after completing previous lessons. For cohort-based programs, release content weekly to create shared pacing and enable group discussion.

What to Do Next

Now that you understand Learning Path creation, here’s your implementation sequence:

Phase 1 Builders (Free Library):

  1. Create your first free mini-course (4-6 lessons)
  2. Set visibility to Public, enrollment to Open
  3. Promote on YouTube and social media to attract members
  4. Use this free content to demonstrate your teaching style

Phase 2 Launchers (First Cohort):

  1. Build your signature Learning Path (8-12 lessons)
  2. Set visibility to Private, enrollment to Invitation Only
  3. Enroll your first 10-20 members manually
  4. Deliver content weekly with live sessions and active facilitation

Phase 3 Scalers (Multiple Tracks):

  1. Create specialized Learning Paths for different member segments
  2. Build certification programs with multiple prerequisite paths
  3. Develop advanced tracks for experienced members
  4. Consider hiring campus guides to help facilitate at scale

Related Articles

  • Setting Up Study Halls for Your Learning Path – Create dedicated discussion spaces
  • Campus Member Management – Enrolling and managing members
  • Integration with FluentCRM – Automate enrollment and progress emails

Need help building your first Learning Path? Join our Campus Builders Community where 45+ course creators share templates, strategies, and support for creating transformation-focused learning programs.

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