This article explains the additional configuration options available for each Stage type in Evotix Learn (the Evotix training and learning management platform). A Stage is the lowest-level individual piece of learning content within a Mission (a collection of Stages grouped by topic). Each Stage type has a configuration panel located at the bottom of its admin page in the Learn back-end interface. Configuration options vary by stage type and control learner progression, time guidance, gamification points, video behaviour, and assessment pass requirements. This article covers configuration options for: Article Stages, PDF Stages, Audio Visual (AV) Stages, Quiz Stages, and SCORM Stages. This workflow is scoped entirely within Learn and does not require any configuration in Assure.
Note: A supporting video walkthrough is available at the top of the original article page.
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to configure learning stages within the platform. This video details how to define progression, set up stage requirements, and manage content availability.
You can watch this video for an overview to learn about this topic or keep reading the article below.
Prerequisites
- Learn back-end access The configuration panel can be found at the bottom of the admin page for a stage type. To access this panel, the user must have Administrator or Content Administrator access to the Learn back-end admin interface.
- A Stage must already be created Stage configuration options are only available after a Stage has been created. The configuration panel is accessed from within the individual Stage's admin page. Refer to the relevant stage creation articles for steps on how to create each stage type before applying configuration.
- Understanding of stage types Configuration options differ based on the type of stage chosen. The administrator should identify the correct stage type before configuring it, as not all options are available across all types. Refer to the Configuration Options at a Glance table in this article for a full comparison.
- Content structure planned If Content Locked is to be used, the Mission containing the Stages should have its content order determined in advance. Ticking the Content Locked checkbox will lock the stage until the previous stage has been completed, meaning users must move through the content in a specific order. This requires at least two Stages to exist within the same Mission.
Overview
Stages have several additional configuration options in addition to the training content. These options differ based on the type of stage that is chosen. The configuration panel can be found at the bottom of the admin page for a stage type.
The following stage types each have their own available configuration options, detailed in the sections below:
- Article Stages
- PDF Stages
- Audio Visual (AV) Stages
- Quiz Stages
- SCORM Stages
Article and PDF Stages
Article Stages are the simplest stage type in the Learn app, designed to give users text-based content which can also include other content types such as images, videos, and files that are not mandatory to view to complete the stage. To complete an Article Stage, users have to scroll to the bottom of the page.
Suitable for: Written content, policies, guidance documents, or any text-based learning material where the learner is expected to read through the content.
A PDF Stage is a type of Stage in Evotix Learn that gates a mandatory PDF document, requiring learners to click through every page before the Stage is marked complete. Learners must click through all pages of the PDF in order to complete the Stage. Any PDF added via the Block Editor body area is not mandatory and can be bypassed by the learner.
Suitable for: Policy documents, safety data sheets, compliance reading materials, or any document where the administrator needs to ensure the learner has viewed every page.
Both Article and PDF stages can have the following configured:
Content Locked
- Ticking this checkbox will lock the stage until the previous stage has been completed, meaning users must move through the content in a specific order.
- Unlocking the stage will allow users to access the stage at any point in their learning journey.
Stage Duration
- Setting the duration of the stage will give users an indication of the time they need to complete the stage.
- The duration is purely to help users when looking at the stages; it will not set a deadline or time limit to the stage.
Stage Points
- The number of points the user will earn for completing the stage.
Audio Visual Stages
Audio Visual (AV) Stages are designed to focus on multimedia content, with a specific video shown at the top of the page which is mandatory to watch to progress. At the top of an Audio Visual Stage is a featured piece of multimedia content, either a video or an audio file. This piece of content must be watched by the user to the 90% mark to complete the stage and allow them to move to the next stage. The body of the article can then contain text, images, files, and even other videos, however only the featured content has to be watched in order to complete the stage. If the AV stage does not have a featured video or audio set, then the user will not be able to progress.
Suitable for: Video-based training, instructional content, safety demonstrations, or any learning material delivered primarily through video or audio.
Audio Visual stages can have the following configured:
Content Locked
- Ticking this checkbox will lock the stage until the previous stage has been completed, meaning users must move through the content in a specific order.
- Unlocking the stage will allow users to access the stage at any point in their learning journey.
Skippable?
- Ticking this checkbox will enable the scrub bar in the video while it is being played, allowing users to move through the video to specific points.
- Making the video un-skippable ensures users will have to watch the video fully through to the 90% mark to complete the stage.
Stage Points
- The number of points the user will earn for completing the stage.
Quiz Stages
A Quiz Stage is a type of Stage in Evotix Learn that presents a set of assessment questions learners must answer to a defined pass mark. Quizzes are the main way of assessing users in Learn. To complete a Quiz Stage, users must answer all questions and correctly answer enough to reach the pass mark. The Quiz Builder supports two types of question: Multiple choice (choose the right answer or answers to the question) and Reordering (rearrange the list of answers into the correct order).
Suitable for: Knowledge checks, compliance assessments, end-of-module tests, or any scenario where the administrator needs to verify learner understanding before progression.
Quiz stages can have the following configured:
Content Locked
- Ticking this checkbox will lock the stage until the previous stage has been completed, meaning users must move through the content in a specific order.
- Unlocking the stage will allow users to access the stage at any point in their learning journey.
Pass Mark
- Set the number of questions a user must get correct in a quiz in order to pass.
- Setting a pass mark to 0 allows users to pass a quiz without any correct marks, and can be used for non-essential quizzes.
Stage Duration
- Setting the duration of the stage will give users an indication of the time they need to complete the stage.
- The duration is purely to help users when looking at the stages; it will not set a deadline or time limit to the stage.
SCORM Stages
SCORM Stages allow administrators to integrate pre-existing LMS content into Learn Missions for seamless tracking and reporting. When a learner opens a SCORM Stage, the SCORM package loads within the Learn window. No pop-ups or separate browser windows are used. Progress and scoring behave according to the SCORM package itself. Completion is recorded when the SCORM course reports it back to Learn. Learn supports standard SCORM packages provided as a compressed .ZIP file.
Suitable for: Organisations that have existing SCORM-compliant e-learning content from other LMS platforms that they want to reuse within Learn without recreating content from scratch.
SCORM stages can have the following configured:
Content Locked
- Ticking this checkbox will lock the stage until the previous stage has been completed, meaning users must move through the content in a specific order.
- Unlocking the stage will allow users to access the stage at any point in their learning journey.
Stage Duration
- Setting the duration of the stage will give users an indication of the time they need to complete the stage.
- The duration is purely to help users when looking at the stages; it will not set a deadline or time limit to the stage.
Configuration Options at a Glance
| Configuration Option | Article | Audio Visual | Quiz | SCORM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Locked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stage Duration | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Stage Points | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Skippable? | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Pass Mark | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Note on Stage Points for Quiz and SCORM: Quiz Stages award 10 points per correct answer on the learner's first successful attempt. SCORM Stages award 10 points on first completion. These values are fixed and cannot be configured at the Stage level.
AI Metadata
- Product Area: Evotix Learn -- Content Creation, Stage Management
- User Role: Learn Administrator, Content Administrator
- Tags: Learn, Stage configuration, Content Locked, Stage Duration, Stage Points, Pass Mark, Skippable, Article Stage, PDF Stage, Audio Visual Stage, AV Stage, Quiz Stage, SCORM Stage, Mission, progression, sequential learning, gamification
- Version/Region: All versions of Evotix Learn; globally applicable
- Important Synonyms: Stage = learning object, content item; Content Locked = stage locked, sequential learning, locked content; Stage Duration = estimated time, time estimate; Stage Points = gamification points, completion points, reward points; Pass Mark = pass score, passing mark, required score; Audio Visual Stage = AV Stage; Skippable = video scrub bar enabled; Mission = course module, training module
- Suggested Embedding Keywords: configure Learn stage settings, Content Locked Learn stage, stage duration informational only, stage points Learn, Audio Visual stage skippable, quiz pass mark Learn, SCORM stage configuration, lock stage progression Learn, Learn admin stage configuration panel, sequential stage order Learn, how to set stage points, how to configure stages in Learn
- Relevant Modules and Cross-Module Implications: This article is scoped entirely within Evotix Learn. No Assure configuration is required. If a Stage forms part of a Mission assigned as required training, the Mission-to-course linking between Learn and the Assure People module is covered in a separate article.