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Checklist

Create complex learning workflows 

Checklists provide a structured way to guide learners through a sequence of tasks and allow administrators to manage and monitor those tasks. They are ideal for new employee onboarding, and much more. 

Tasks aren’t restricted to LMS courses. They can include learning paths, text items, lists of sub-tasks to complete, and resources to review – whatever an effective learning workflow requires.

A preview of New Employee Onboarding Checklist on LMS.
A screenshot of the Knowledge Anywhere learning management system interface showing a task list with items like 'Watch Welcome Video' and 'Review Employee Handbook.' An 'Add Task' dropdown menu is open, highlighting options to add a Course, Text, Learning Path, List, or Resource.

Easily build out checklists 

Administrators can easily build out checklists. Tasks can be required or optional, and can include due dates. 

Use checklists for onboarding and more 

Checklists are ideal for onboarding new employees. Just link the checklist to a hire date and it will be automatically assigned. 

Learning paths are perfect if you just need to assign training. But if you need to do more, consider a checklist. For example, Checklists can include forms to be completed by the learner or can require the learner to upload documents. Checklists can also be used for compliance, role-based training, and other learning workflows that require learners to do more than just complete courses within the LMS.

A conceptual graphic of the Knowledge Anywhere Auto-Assignment feature. Profile icons of three employees are connected by arrows to an 'Auto-Assignment Rules' settings box. The settings show 'Auto-Assign by Hire Date' selected, with a date range filter from 1/1/2026 to 3/31/2026.
A user interface mockup showing a 'My Checklists' dashboard with a 'New Employee Onboarding' task at 33% completion. Below, a 'Checklist Details' administrative panel shows filtering options by hire date, group (California), and completion status (Completed, In progress, Not started).

Track progress 

And it’s easy to track progress on checklists.
Learners see a reminder on their home page, administrators can easily run reports on checklist completion. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Checklists in the LMS and how are they used?

Checklists are structured lists of tasks to be completed. They provide a clear, at-a-glance view of what has been completed and what remains, helping ensure nothing is missed in a learning plan or process.

The main difference is that learning paths can include only courses. Checklists can include courses, learning paths, text items, lists of sub-tasks to complete, and resources to review. 

Learners access Checklists from their learner home page. As they complete each item, they can mark it as done, and the LMS will update their progress so they always know where they stand.

Administrators can create Checklists, define the items that need to be completed, and control who can see and use each Checklist based on groups, roles, or assignments in the LMS. They can also edit, activate, or deactivate Checklists as training programs change over time.  

Checklist activity can be included in learner tracking and reporting alongside other courses and learning path data, depending on how your LMS site is configured. Admins can use standard learner and course reports to review progress, verify completion of required items, and export results if needed 

Yes, Checklists are designed to complement existing courses and learning paths by capturing tasks or steps that happen before, during, or after online training. This can include prerequisites, on-the-job activities, follow-up actions, or other requirements that are not captured directly inside a SCORM course. 

Checklist creation and management are typically available to LMS administrators with the appropriate role and permissions in your site. If you do not see Checklist options in your admin tools, contact your Global Administrator or Knowledge Anywhere Support to review your access and site configuration.

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A conceptual graphic of the Knowledge Anywhere Auto-Assignment feature. Profile icons of three employees are connected by arrows to an 'Auto-Assignment Rules' settings box. The settings show 'Auto-Assign by Hire Date' selected, with a date range filter from 1/1/2026 to 3/31/2026.

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