How Online Courses Are Structured

Online courses in the Leadership Learning Portal are designed to be simple to follow while ensuring that learning is completed in the correct order. Each course follows the same basic structure so users always know what to expect, regardless of the topic.

A course is divided into sections, sometimes referred to as parts or modules. Each section contains one or more lessons that focus on a specific concept or skill. Lessons are arranged in a logical sequence and are meant to be completed from start to finish.

Lessons may include video content, written explanations, downloadable resources, and quizzes. Not every lesson includes all of these elements, but videos and quizzes are commonly used to reinforce learning and confirm understanding.

Video lessons are a required component of most courses. Videos must be watched in full before the next lesson or quiz becomes available. Fast-forwarding is disabled to ensure that all participants receive the complete training experience. Videos can be paused and replayed as needed, but progress is only recorded once the video finishes.

Some lessons include quizzes that test key concepts from the training. Quizzes appear at specific points in the course and must be passed before moving forward. Each quiz clearly shows the number of questions, the required passing score, and how many attempts are allowed. If a quiz is not passed, users are encouraged to review the lesson content and try again.

Courses follow strict progression rules. Lessons unlock one at a time, and users cannot skip ahead to later sections without completing the required steps first. However, users can always return to earlier lessons to review content, even after progressing forward.

Progress is saved automatically as each lesson, video, or quiz is completed. This allows users to leave a course at any time and resume later without losing their place. When returning, the course opens at the last completed or active lesson.

A course is considered complete only when all required lessons, videos, and quizzes have been successfully finished. Once completed, the system marks the course as complete and, depending on the user’s role, generates a certificate.

This structured approach ensures consistent learning outcomes while still allowing users to move at their own pace within the required framework.