Learning paths are the main framework you use in edyoucated to bundle content into structured learning experiences. You can think of them as digital courses: a learner enrolls once and then follows a curated sequence of materials to reach a specific learning goal. Learning paths can be used for everything from mandatory compliance trainings to highly personalized upskilling programs.
The four types of learning paths
With edyoucated, you can create four different types of learning paths:
Standard learning paths
Adaptive learning paths
Linked course learning paths
SCORM file learning paths
Quick comparison
Type | Personalization | Progress tracking | Typical use cases |
Standard | None – same content and sequence for everyone | At learning path level; no skill-based tracking | Mandatory trainings and simple courses where everyone should complete the full content |
Adaptive | High – pre-assessments and prior learning progress influence what learners see | At skill atom level, based on your skill taxonomy | Skill-based development, mixed-ability groups, continuous upskilling |
Linked course | None – personalization is handled (if at all) by the external provider | At learning path level; detailed tracking depends on the external platform | When a third-party course already covers the topic end-to-end |
SCORM file | None in edyoucated – defined by the SCORM content | At learning path level; inner details depend on the SCORM package | When you license SCORM-based training content from external providers |
Standard learning paths
Standard learning paths provide a classic, linear learning experience: learners start at the first item and work through all materials in a defined order. Every learner sees the same content and is expected to complete the entire path.
Key characteristics
Fixed sequence of materials, with no branching or skipping based on prior knowledge
Simple to configure and easy for learners to understand
Progress is tracked at the level of the learning path and its materials, not at skill or chapter level
Well suited for topics where you want everyone to complete all content
When to use standard learning paths
Mandatory or compliance trainings where learners must complete every module
Introductory courses where prior knowledge does not matter and you want a uniform experience
Situations where simplicity and predictability are more important than personalization
Learn how to add content to standard paths here.
Adaptive learning paths
Adaptive learning paths use assessments and your skill taxonomy to personalize the learning experience. Learners can demonstrate what they already know and automatically skip content that is not relevant for them. Previously completed learning paths can also contribute to the learner’s progress in new adaptive paths.
Key characteristics
Optional assessments allow learners to skip materials they’ve already mastered
Progress is tracked at skill atom level, based on the underlying skill taxonomy
Prior learning from other adaptive paths can be taken into account, reducing duplication
Adaptive paths can be created in multiple languages at once; learners see the path in their own language, provided the content exists in that language
When to use adaptive learning paths
Skill-based upskilling and reskilling programs for learners with different starting levels
Personalized development plans aligned with skill profiles and assessments
Long-running initiatives where you want to avoid repetition and focus on true gaps
Learn how to add adaptive content to learning paths here.
Linked course learning paths
Linked course learning paths are designed to integrate complete external courses into edyoucated. Instead of rebuilding a course that already exists on another platform, you link to it and make it discoverable and trackable as a learning path.
Key characteristics
Learning content is hosted on an external platform (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Coursera)
The learning path in edyoucated points learners to the external course
Most effective when the external course covers the topic end-to-end and does not need to be mixed with other materials
Learners must have access to the external source (e.g., an active provider license)
When to use linked course learning paths
You have licensed external course libraries and want to surface specific courses in edyoucated
An external course already offers a complete, coherent learning experience you don’t want to re-create
You want a simple way to recommend and track selected external courses via learning paths
SCORM file learning paths
SCORM file learning paths allow you to deliver complete SCORM packages from third-party content providers within edyoucated. The SCORM package defines the learning experience; edyoucated provides distribution, access, and tracking at the path level.
Key characteristics
The full course is provided as a SCORM package (e.g., from PINKTUM, ELUCYDATE, GO1)
The learning path consists exclusively of that SCORM file
Ideal when the SCORM content is already instructionally complete and should not be mixed with other materials
When to use SCORM file learning paths
You rely on SCORM-based content libraries for compliance or professional trainings
You want to standardize how learners access SCORM content and track it as learning paths
You don’t need to personalize or reassemble the SCORM content into a different structure
How to choose the right learning path type
Use the questions below to decide which type best fits your use case:
Do all learners need to complete the same content from start to finish? → Choose a Standard learning path.
Do learners have different prior knowledge and you want the system to adapt? → Choose an Adaptive learning path.
Is there already a complete online course on another platform that covers your topic? → Choose a Linked course learning path.
Do you have licensed SCORM content you want to distribute and track in edyoucated? → Choose a SCORM file learning path.
By selecting the right type, you ensure learners get the most effective experience while you maintain the right balance between personalization, simplicity, and reuse of existing content.
For end-to-end setup, see Creating and managing learning paths.