[](/503/en/File:workplacelogo.png) This feature is part of **[Moodle Workplace](/503/en/Moodle_Workplace "Moodle Workplace")**™, which is available through [Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers](https://moodle.com/workplace/) only.
Programs, also known as learning paths, allow you to establish learning pathways for your employees by adding a combination of courses or a hierarchical sequence of courses. The most common use case is the onboarding of new employees.
A program consists of courses and sets, both of which are optional and can be arranged in any order. A set contains one or more courses that must be completed. Additionally, a set can include another set, which is an effective way to create hierarchical curricula. The recursive structure of programs is illustrated in the following diagram:
[](/503/en/File:Programs_-_Structure.png)Learners can view all programs they are allocated to on their [My courses](/503/en/index.php?title=My_pages&action=edit&redlink=1 "My pages (page does not exist)") page and can self-enrol into program courses by clicking on them. Some program courses may not be available until prerequisites are met.
Programs also serve as the foundation for [certifications](/503/en/Certifications "Certifications"), allowing for the modeling of recurring programs, such as those required for compliance setups.
## Using programs \| \]
Programs are usually accessed either from the [My courses](/503/en/My_courses "My courses") page or via the [learning catalogue](/503/en/Catalogue "Catalogue"), which contain both, courses and programs. When users access a program for the first time, they see the **Program cover page** containing program information. The cover page is not displayed again for this program once the user proceeds to the **Program page** containing any program sets and courses.
### Program cover page \| \]
The Program cover page appears as long as the program has not been accessed. The page can also be viewed via the Information tab on the Program page.
[](/503/en/File:Program_cover_page.png)The program cover page comprises the following areas:
- The **Header** displays the program image and program title.
- The **Help** box provides a brief explanation of what programs are. Once the Don't show this again button has been clicked, the box won't appear on any program cover pages.
- In the **About** section, the program description is displayed. If specified, program tags and program custom fields are shown.
- The **Dates** section displays the program's Start date, Due date, and End date. Depending on the Show days left until the program is due setting, a reminder badge is shown next to the Due date.
- The **Certifications** section only appears if the program is associated with a certification, and the certification's status is shown.
- The last section displays the **Program structure**, which allows users to browse through the program content before proceeding to the program page.
As soon as a user proceeds to the program content (via the button at the bottom), this screen won't be shown again. However, the same content can be viewed via the **Information** tab on the Program page.
### Program page \| \]
The **Program page** shows the program content and all related information (dates, certifications, etc.).
[](/503/en/File:Program_page.png)
The program page comprises the following areas:
- The **Header** contains the program title, which is displayed underneath the breadcrumb navigation.
- If the program is part of a certification, it will display a dismissable **Alert**. By clicking on 'I understand', that specific alert won't be shown again for that user.
- Within the **Sub-menu**, users can toggle between this **Program** (this page) and **Information** (same as [Program cover page](/503/en/index.php?title=Program_cover_page&action=edit&redlink=1 "Program cover page (page does not exist)"))
- The **Recently accessed courses block** shows up to three courses from the current program.
- The **To Do** section displays the completion criteria in which order the user must complete the program components.
- The **Program content** area shows all program courses and sets. Available courses can be accessed directly; restricted elements are marked accordingly. When a user clicks on a program set, a sub-page will open with the same structure as the program page.