This feature allows for the application of custom fields to individual sessions, offering enhanced flexibility for learners to filter the catalog by specific values.
In this article, you'll discover the capabilities, behaviors, and guidelines for utilizing Session Level Custom Fields effectively..
Use Case Information
Enable your learners to filter and find content with ease, including sessions tailored to your content! Whether users are searching for content in a specific language, webinars within a certain timeframe, or events in a particular geographical location, session custom content fields offer the efficiency and simplicity they need to quickly locate what they're looking for.
The Session Custom Content Fields feature is behind a feature flag.
Navigate to Apps in your instance to request to have this feature enabled on your site.
Course Level Session Custom Content Fields
- From your homepage, select Courses > All Courses.
- Click on the title of the course you wish to alter to expose all of its sessions.
- Select the session title and navigate to the Design Step.
- In the left menu, select Session Custom Fields.
- From the dropdown menu, select the Custom Content Field and click Next Step to add the value.
- Click Save.
Tip
For more information on how to create Custom Content Fields, please see the Catalog Filtering article.
Event Level Session Custom Content Fields
Custom content fields at the event level are incredibly useful for events with numerous sessions. These fields can be included during the bulk import of event sessions and can be configured to be either browsable or non-browsable. If set to non-browsable, the learner won’t see them, but the data is still stored in the database and can be transmitted to external systems. If set to browsable, your learners will see them in your catalog and be able to filter and find sessions with ease.
- From your homepage, select Events > All Events.
- Click on the title of the Event you wish to alter to expose all of its sessions.
- Select the session title and navigate to the Design Step.
- In the left menu, select Session Custom Fields.
- From the dropdown menu, select the Custom Content Field and click Next Step to add the value.
- Click Save.
Note
Avoid using terms that are already used elsewhere in the platform (e.g., content type) as this can cause the catalog widget to become confused or malfunction.
Reporting
Are you curious whether session-level custom content fields are reportable? Good news—they certainly are!
- From your homepage, select Reporting > Create.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to the Content Catalog section.
These pre-built reports can be customized to include Session Level Custom Content fields in your reporting analytics as needed.
Learner View
By applying session-level custom content fields, you'll provide your learners with an organized and intuitive way to find sessions that meet their needs and requirements.
- Directly from your offerings page—whether it's a landing page, catalog page, or both—your learners will see filters conveniently located in the left menu.
- They can then explore your custom content fields to find session-related filters.
- Next, they effortlessly select their content.
Tip
Session-level fields can also streamline backend processes and integrations. These fields do not need to be visible to learners, allowing you to use them to store information such as instructor details, course materials, and other relevant data, facilitating seamless communication between systems and enhancing overall integration efficiency.
FAQs
Can I use fields that are already defined in the platform?
One common mistake is using fields that are already defined in the platform. This can lead to conflicts and unexpected behavior in your custom content. Always ensure that your custom fields have unique names and do not overlap with existing fields to maintain the integrity and functionality of your content.