Cohorts
Learn what Cohorts are in Edvello, how goals work, and what students see in the Cohorts view.
Cohorts group multiple courses into a structured learning path. Use them when students need to complete a set of courses toward a shared outcome (onboarding, certification prep, role-based training). Individual courses still live in the LMS; cohorts add goals and a dedicated Cohorts view for students. For step-by-step setup, see Create a Cohort.
Cohorts vs courses
| Concept | Scope | Student view |
|---|---|---|
| Course | Single content container with lessons | Home, My Learning, Explore |
| Cohort | Multiple courses with shared goals | Cohorts in the LMS |
A student can be enrolled in courses without belonging to a cohort, and in a cohort that references several courses. See Student Dashboard for how those views fit together.
Cohort goal types
Goals measure progress across the cohort’s courses. Supported types:
| Type | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Complete all | Every selected course is completed |
| N of M | A minimum number of selected courses completed |
| Score | Per-learner score threshold on every selected course |
| Pass rate | Team-wide pass-rate threshold |
| Readiness | No deadline; tracks completion without a due date |
Deadlines can be absolute, relative to when the student joins, recurring, or none.
Student experience
In the LMS, students open Cohorts to see cohorts they belong to. Each cohort hub includes:
- Newsfeed — updates from instructors
- Courses — linked courses with progress
- Goals — personal goal status when goals are configured
Related guides
- Create a Cohort — create a cohort, add courses, configure settings, add goals, and assign students
- Student Dashboard — Home, My Learning, Explore, and Cohorts
- How Course Enrollment Works — enrollment paths for individual courses