--- title: Learner Theme Updates — 2025 description: "![Learner theme 2025 - preview banner](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25072618/Learner-theme-2025-preview-banner.jpg) ## Learner Theme Gets a Fresh Look — and a Smarter Experience We’ve rolled out a series of updates to the Learner theme — designed to make learning smoother, navigation clearer, and the overall…" url: "https://www.scholarlms.com/docs/learner-theme-updates-2025/" updated: "2025-11-27" category: Updates --- # Learner Theme Updates — 2025 ![Learner theme 2025 - preview banner](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25072618/Learner-theme-2025-preview-banner.jpg) ## Learner Theme Gets a Fresh Look — and a Smarter Experience We’ve rolled out a series of updates to the Learner theme — designed to make learning smoother, navigation clearer, and the overall experience more focused. This isn’t just a design refresh; it’s a rethinking of how learners move through their dashboard, courses, and activities — so everything feels more natural, less cluttered, and more engaging. Let’s take a tour of what’s new. ## Dashboard The learner dashboard now feels more open and focused — with a fixed wide layout and no right sidebar, everything **your learners** need is visible at a glance. ![Learner theme 2025 Dashboard quick stats](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/24105435/Learner-theme-2025-Dashboard-top2.jpg) At the top, learners can see their quick learning stats — **Courses in progress, Activities completed, and Total time spent** — giving them instant feedback about their progress and engagement. Below that, the **Recent Courses** section lists their last three active courses, making it easier to jump back in. The **Upcoming** block now automatically pulls together any activity with a due date — assignments, quizzes, or even online classrooms — so learners stay aware of what’s coming next. ![Learner upcoming events activities block](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22144229/Learner-theme-2025-upcoming-block.jpg) If your site uses **Events**, the new **Events Calendar** shows bookable events neatly in one place, ready to be booked. ![Student upcoming events booking calendar](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22144226/Learner-theme-2025-events-calendar-block.jpg) 👉 Refer to our “[Admin and Learner Dashboard](/docs/user-dashboard/)” guide for detailed instructions on setting up and customizing learner dashboards. #### Left Sidebar We’ve reorganized the left sidebar so that related pages are grouped more logically, making navigation much more intuitive. ![Learner theme 2025 - left sidebars](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/24104645/Learner-theme-2025-left-sidebars.jpg) #### Header The header now adapts depending on where learners are: 1. **Site-wide Header** – the familiar one, just visually cleaner and lighter. 2. **Course/Activity Header** – a focused version that appears within any course or its activities. ![Learner header variations](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22150617/Learner-theme-2025-header-variations.jpg) This new course header includes a **Close/Exit** button (which takes learners back to **My Courses**) and a compact **course menu** with quick links to **Course Content**, **Grades** (if enabled), and **[Competencies](https://www.scholarlms.com/encyclopedia/competencies/)** (if enabled). This makes moving around a course simpler and less distracting — especially for learners who prefer staying in flow. ## My Learning pages The My Learning section now holds all key learning areas: 1. My Courses 2. Assignments 3. Quizzes 4. Discussion Boards 5. [Learning Plans](https://www.scholarlms.com/encyclopedia/learning-plans/) This makes it easier for learners to find what they need — without wandering through menus. #### 1. My Courses The **My Courses** page now offers a better overview at a glance. - Improved filters, with both **List** and **Card** view options. - A new label showing if a *course enrollment is expiring within 30 days*. - Progress bars in **red, orange, and green**, making learner progress instantly visible. ![Learner theme 2025 - My courses page](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/24105724/Learner-theme-2025-My-courses-page2.jpg) These subtle updates help learners plan better and stay aware of where they stand. #### 2. Assignments The **Assignments** page now brings together all assignments from across a learner’s courses — providing a single, easy-to-access view of everything that needs attention. Assignments can be filtered easily by: - Status (New, Pending, Submitted) - Graded/Not Graded - Course - Due Date (if set) ![Learner theme 2025 - assignments](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22154022/Learner-theme-2025-assignments.png) Note: Assignments that are locked due to access restrictions will not appear in this list. #### 3. Quizzes Just like Assignments, the **Quizzes** page now displays all quizzes from across a learner’s courses. ![Learner theme 2025 - quizzes](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22154712/Learner-theme-2025-quizzes.png) Learners can filter by **status**, **course**, or **grade**, and see attempt and grading status at a glance. Note: Quizzes that are locked due to access restrictions will not appear in this list. #### 4. Discussion Boards The **Discussion Boards** page brings all active forums into one place. ![Learner theme 2025 - discussions](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22155541/Learner-theme-2025-discussions.png) Learners can see: - Total threads - Unread posts - Last activity time Note: Discussions that are locked due to access restrictions will not appear in this list. ## Achievements We’ve grouped all achievement-related pages under the **Achievements** menu, making it easy for learners to quickly review their accomplishments. 1. Grades 2. Certificates 3. Badges 4. Course Progress Report #### **1. Grades** Shows all grades from the learner’s current courses in one place, giving a quick snapshot of performance and progress. ![Learner theme 2025 - grades](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22162004/Learner-theme-2025-grades.png) #### 2. Certificates Displays all certificates a learner has received, along with the course name, date awarded, and expiry (if applicable). ![Learner theme 2025 - My Certificates](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22162507/Learner-theme-2025-My-Certificates.png) #### **3. Badges** Lists all badges earned through courses or activities, helping learners track their achievements and milestones. ![Learner theme 2025 - Badges](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22163008/Learner-theme-2025-Badges.jpg) #### **4. Course Progress Report** Combines grades, completion status, and certificates earned into a single view, offering a complete picture of overall learning progress. ![Learner theme 2025 - course progress page](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22164343/Learner-theme-2025-course-progress-page.png) ## Course Pages Once inside a course, learners will notice a much cleaner experience. - Consistent **focused course header** - **Course progress** and **time spent** shown in the left navigation - **Course expiring** label for enrollments nearing expiry - Clearer **nested section** design for longer courses - Simple, clear **activity status labels** — *Done, To Do, or Locked* ![Learner theme 2025 - course page with highlights](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22170539/Learner-theme-2025-course-page-with-highlights.jpg) When something is locked, learners can now click the lock icon to see what’s required to unlock it. ![Learner theme 2025 - restricted content modal box](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/23131450/Learner-theme-2025-restricted-content-modal-box.jpg) The **table of contents navigation** on the left also got a visual upgrade — greyed-out locked items and clear icons make navigation more predictable and intuitive. ## Quiz Page The **Quiz page** itself has been redesigned for better focus. ![Learner theme 2025 - quiz page](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22171504/Learner-theme-2025-quiz-page.png) - The **Quiz Navigation** now stays fixed on the **left**, so learners can easily move between questions. - Each question sits in its own container for better readability. - On review, learner responses appear neatly within the same question box. These small refinements help learners concentrate better and complete quizzes with fewer distractions. ## Improved Responsive Design Learning doesn’t always happen on desktops anymore — so we’ve optimized the entire theme for **tablet and mobile users**. Layouts adjust gracefully to smaller screens, ensuring key information remains easy to read and interact with. ![Learner theme 2025 - mobile tablet](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22172514/Learner-theme-2025-mobile-tablet.jpg) ## Course Landing Page The **Course Landing Page** now feels more polished and informative. - You can now set a **custom hero banner** to give courses a unique visual identity. - Course **Overview** and **Course Content** are now combined in a **tabbed layout**, keeping the page tidy. - The **Course Content** tab shows totals for lessons, activities, and certificates — giving learners a complete sense of what to expect. ![Learner theme 2025 - Course landing page](https://s3media.scholarlms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22174006/Learner-theme-2025-Course-landing-page.jpg) ## How to Preview These Updates There are two simple ways you can preview the updated Learner Theme: #### 1. Switch to a Student Profile Use the Switch user feature to temporarily view the platform as a learner. This lets you explore the updated dashboard, course pages, and navigation exactly as your learners will see them. 👉 Refer to our “[Switch to User Account](/docs/switch-to-user-account/)” guide for detailed steps. #### 2. Log in with a Student Account If you have a demo or test learner account, you can log in directly to experience the new Learner Theme updates firsthand. ## Wrapping Up This update is all about clarity, focus, and better learner engagement. From the dashboard to the course pages, every design and layout decision was made to keep learners informed and immersed — while making your platform look cleaner and more modern. We hope your learners enjoy the smoother experience, and as always, your feedback will help us keep improving what comes next.