Understanding Courses and Assessments 📚
What are Courses? 🎓
Courses on 5mins.ai are structured learning experiences that combine multiple lessons, assessments, and resources into a comprehensive learning path. Unlike individual lessons, courses provide a complete learning journey with clear objectives and outcomes.
Course Structure and Components 🏗️
When you access a course, you'll find several key components:
Main Course Tabs
You can navigate between different sections using tabs:
Progress: Track your completion status for each lesson and assessment
Score: View your quiz scores and overall performance (only appears if the course has assessments)
Overview: Read the course description and see instructor information
Resources: Access supplementary materials and downloads (if available)
Course Content Types
Within a course, you'll encounter:
Lessons: Core instructional content, lessons could be video, pdf, flashcard, or external links
Assessments: Various types of quizzes and tests
Case Studies: Real-world scenarios to test your understanding
Resources: Additional materials like PDFs, templates, or reference guides that are downloadable
Certificates: Available upon successful completion (if enabled)
Course Enrollments 📝
Types of Enrollments
You can be enrolled in courses in two ways:
Assigned Courses: Your manager or organization assigns these to you
Self-Enrolled Courses: Courses you choose to take on your own
Managing Your Enrollments
You can track your course enrollments in several places:
Your Workspace: Shows all active course enrollments
Course Enrollments Page: Dedicated view with filters for:
All courses
Ready to Start (not yet begun)
In Progress (partially completed)
Completed (finished courses)
Important Dates
Each enrollment includes:
Start Date: When you can begin the course
Due Date: When you should complete the course
Understanding Assessments and Quizzes 📊
Assessment Types
Multiple Choice Questions: Select the correct answer from options
Situational Tests (Case Studies): Apply knowledge to real scenarios
Text Response Questions: Provide written answers
File Upload Questions: Submit documents or completed assignments
Polls/Surveys: Share your opinions (no right/wrong answers)
Quiz Scoring System 🎯
Lesson Quiz: Your score in the quizzes that you attempt after each lesson
Assessment Completion: Your assessment score is based on the percentage of correct answers across all assessments
Non-Graded Content: Polls and exercises don't have correct answers - completion automatically gives you 100%
Overall Quiz Score: Calculated as the percentage of correct responses across all graded assessments and lesson quizzes in the course
Progress Tracking: See your scores in real-time on the Score tab
Pass Scores and Course Completion 🎯
Understanding Pass Scores
Some courses have a minimum pass score requirement:
Pass Score Display: Shows as a percentage (e.g., 70%)
Your Score: Displayed alongside the pass score for comparison
Result Status: Shows as Pass/Fail based on meeting the requirement
How Pass Scores Work
The pass score is the minimum quiz score needed to complete the course
Your quiz score is the average of all lesson quizzes and assessments
You must meet the pass score to unlock your certificate (if available)
Pass scores are set by your organization and cannot be changed by learners
Course Settings and Features ⚙️
Courses can have various settings that affect your learning experience:
Video Playback Options
Sequential Learning: Some courses require completing lessons in order
Fast Forwarding: May be enabled or disabled depending on course settings
Background Playback: Allows videos to continue when switching tabs (if enabled)
Access Controls
Due Date Access: Some courses allow continued access after the due date
Locked Content: Lessons may unlock only after completing previous ones
Certificate Requirements: Must complete all content and meet pass score (if set)
Earning Course Certificates 🏅
Certificate Requirements
To earn a course certificate, you must:
Complete all required lessons
Complete all assessments
Meet the pass score requirement (if set)
Finish before the due date (in some cases)
Getting Your Certificate
Once you've met all requirements:
The certificate icon will unlock in the course
Click "Get Certificate" to generate it
Your certificate will download automatically
You can access it anytime from your achievements
Course Rewards 💎
Some courses offer jewel rewards upon completion:
Jewel Awards: Courses may award up to 500 jewels
Completion Requirement: Must fully complete the course
Automatic Credit: Jewels are added to your balance immediately
Common Questions About Courses ❓
What's the difference between a course and individual lessons?
Courses are structured learning paths with multiple lessons, assessments, and clear objectives. Individual lessons are standalone content pieces.
Q: Can I skip ahead in a course?
It depends on the course settings. Some allow free navigation while others require sequential completion.
What happens if I miss the due date?
Depending on settings, you may still have access but might not earn a certificate. Check with your manager about extensions.
How do I know if a course has a pass score?
The pass score appears on the Score tab. If there's no Score tab, the course doesn't have assessments.
Why can't I fast forward through videos?
Some courses disable fast forwarding to ensure thorough learning. This is set by your organization.
How long do I have access to completed courses?
Completed courses typically remain accessible for reference, but check with your organization's policy.
Why does my course show as "In Progress" when I completed all the lessons?
You may need to complete assessments or case studies. Check the Progress tab to see which items still need completion.
I completed everything but my progress is stuck at 90% - what's missing?
Check if there are hidden assessments, case studies, or if you need to meet the pass score requirement. The Progress tab shows exactly what's incomplete.
My course progress reset or disappeared - what happened?
Course progress is tied to your enrollment. If you were re-enrolled or the course was updated, your progress might reset. Contact support for assistance.
Why can't I see my course completion percentage? A: Course completion percentages appear on the Progress tab. If you don't see it, the course might not track percentage-based progress or you may need to refresh the page.