Searching the Catalog
Find and filter courses in your training catalog
Overview
The Training Catalog is where users go to:
- Browse available courses
- Find specific training
- Start or continue courses
- View learning paths
- See completed training
Accessing the Catalog
For Regular Users
- Log in to the LMS
- Click Catalog in the main navigation menu
- The Training Catalog page displays all available courses
What Users See
- Learning Paths - Multi-course sequences at the top
- Individual Courses - Single courses grouped by category
- Completed Courses - Finished training at the bottom
Search Features
Text Search
- Find the search box at the top of the catalog
- Type keywords to search for: course titles, descriptions, category names
Example searches: "fire safety", "GDPR", "leadership"
Category Filter
- Click the Category dropdown
- Select a specific category (e.g., "Health & Safety")
- Only courses in that category display
Difficulty Filter
- Click the Difficulty dropdown
- Select a level: All Levels, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
Tip
You can use multiple filters together - search for "safety" AND filter by "Beginner" difficulty to narrow results to match both criteria.
Understanding Course Cards
Course Card Elements
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Category Header | Coloured bar showing the category |
| Category Icon | Visual indicator of course type |
| Title | Course name |
| Description | Brief summary of content |
| Duration | Time to complete (in minutes) |
| Difficulty | Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced |
| Rating | Star rating from other users |
| Status Badge | Mandatory or Optional |
Status Indicators
- Not Started - User hasn't begun the course
- In Progress - User is partway through
- Completed - User has finished the course
Learning Paths
Learning Paths are sequences of related courses.
Identifying Learning Paths
- Blue header with "Learning Path" badge
- Shows multiple courses in a specific order
- May include calendar sessions
Learning Path Information
- Progress bar - Shows completion percentage
- Course list - All courses in order with completion status
- Total duration - Combined time for all courses
Starting a Learning Path
- Click Start Path (or Continue Path if already begun)
- The first incomplete course opens
- Complete courses in order
Starting a Course
From the Catalog
- Find the course you want
- Click Begin (for new courses)
- Or click Continue (for in-progress courses)
- Or click Review (for completed courses)
Course Player
After clicking Begin/Continue:
- The course opens in the course player
- Complete the content
- Pass any quizzes
- Get your certificate
Completed Courses Section
What's Shown
- All courses you've completed
- Completion date
- Score achieved
- Option to review or redo
Reviewing Completed Training
- Click Review on a completed course
- See your score and completion date
- Option to redo the course if needed
Tips for Users
Finding Required Training
- Look for "Mandatory" badge on course cards
- Courses assigned to your dashboard
Tracking Progress
- Use your Dashboard to see assigned training
- Check Catalog for optional courses
- Look at progress bars on learning paths
Troubleshooting
Can't find a course
- Check spelling in search
- Clear all filters and try again
- Ask your admin if the course is available for your role
Course won't start
- Try refreshing the page
- Check your internet connection
- Try a different browser
Progress not saving
- Don't close the browser mid-course
- Allow the course to fully load
- Contact your admin if issues persist
Visibility Note
Users only see courses they have access to. If a course doesn't appear, it may not be assigned to your department, may not be available for your job role, or may be inactive.
Related Guides
- Adding Courses - For admins adding courses
- Visibility Rules - Why some courses may not appear
- Your Training Dashboard - For learners